Katie Price has been slammed as “cruel and heartless” after revealing plans to rehome her 17 pets, sparking outrage from her fans. The former glamour model shared her decision during a YouTube vlog, stating she needed to “sort out” her animals as she continues her back-and-forth trips between the UK and Dubai to be with her husband, Lee Andrews.
In the video, Katie admitted that, while she enjoys living a life of excess – with everything from luxury cars to numerous animals – she has realized that “you’ve got to be there for them all the time.” She went on to say, “Do I need so many animals? I think I need to re-evaluate my life.”
The news has caused a massive backlash, with concerned fans flocking to the comments section, accusing her of neglect and cruelty. One fan commented, “Please help her animals!” while another said, “You shouldn’t be allowed to have pets. You have a history of neglect!”
Katie Price has had a long and controversial history with her pets. In 2017, her horse was killed after it broke free and ran into traffic. In 2018, her dog Queenie was hit by a car, and she blamed a delivery driver for leaving the gate open. Then in 2020, her Alsatian Sparkle was also hit by a car and died, followed by her French Bulldog Rolo, who suffocated when left under a chair.
More recently, Katie received backlash after revealing that her pet chameleon Marvin died from a “broken heart” after her children, Junior and Princess, moved in with their father, Peter Andre. Additionally, her pomeranian Sharon was hit by a car and killed in November 2022, followed by another pet, Blade, being run over.
Fans have been left disgusted by Katie’s casual attitude towards her pets, with some even starting petitions to stop her from owning any more animals. This has prompted animal rights group PETA to speak out, stating that Katie should be banned from keeping animals for life due to her history of neglect.
Katie’s latest move, which includes selling two of her Chihuahuas for £2k each, has left her followers questioning her responsibility as a pet owner. Despite the ongoing controversy, she remains adamant that she needs to make changes in her life.
The backlash against Katie has continued to grow, with many accusing her of treating her animals as disposable, and fans are demanding she take full responsibility for her actions. With her latest plans to “sort out” her animals, it seems the controversy surrounding Katie and her pets is far from over.
