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After breakups, reconciliations, an engagement and false pregnancy with Gabriel, on- and off- friendship with Emily and a tumultuous romance with Sofia, Camille packed her bags and left Paris at the end of Season 4.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
This false pregnancy occurs after a dog is in heat and symptoms can occur about six to eight weeks after a female dog's fertile season, an article from Purina reported.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Zoo officials have also said she’s raised four cubs to adulthood, but has also experienced five false pregnancies.
—Heidi Pérez-Moreno, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
Rather than end the story with a false pregnancy or a miscarriage, Lear kept the focus on Maude’s choice and follow-through as well as the absence of judgment by those around her.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
This false pregnancy occurs after a dog is in heat and symptoms can occur about six to eight weeks after a female dog's fertile season, an article from Purina reported.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Zoo officials have also said she’s raised four cubs to adulthood, but has also experienced five false pregnancies.
—Heidi Pérez-Moreno, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
Rather than end the story with a false pregnancy or a miscarriage, Lear kept the focus on Maude’s choice and follow-through as well as the absence of judgment by those around her.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
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“False pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20pregnancy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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