A petition to ban Katie Price from owning pets has gathered over 36,000 signatures since it was initiated in 2020. Concerns have been raised following the unfortunate fate of her previous guard dog. Katie Price, a media personality, recently announced her plans to welcome a new furry companion into her family as a security measure.
The decision to get a guard dog was prompted by an acid attack on her car. However, many people are apprehensive given that seven animals have tragically died under her care. Blade, her German Shepherd, met a tragic end after being hit by a vehicle near Katie’s East Sussex residence. This incident occurred just seven months after another one of her dogs, Sharon, suffered a similar fate on the same road.
The string of unfortunate events continued as Queenie, an Alsatian gifted to her by her ex Kieran Hayler, was struck by a delivery driver. Sparkle, another Alsatian, was hit by a car after escaping onto the A24. Additionally, a French Bulldog named Rolo suffocated under a chair, and an unruly Alsatian named Bear had to be rehomed due to its aggressive behavior towards other animals.
Animal rights organization PETA has strongly condemned Katie Price, stating that she should be banned from keeping animals for life. Elisa Allen, PETA’s Vice President of Programmes, emphasized that Katie has a responsibility for the tragic deaths of her pets and should face legal consequences. PETA also called out breeders who continue to provide animals to Katie despite knowing the likely outcomes.
Despite public outrage and criticism, Katie Price has not refrained from acquiring new pets. Her history of losing animals tragically stretches back to 2017 when one of her horses was killed after breaking loose on the A24. Over the years, several of her pets, including a chameleon named Marvin, have met untimely ends due to accidents or negligence.
In light of these events, animal welfare advocates and concerned citizens are urging authorities to intervene and prevent Katie Price from owning pets in the future. The petition to ban her from keeping animals serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities that come with pet ownership and the need to prioritize the well-being of animals in all circumstances.