Katie Price has publicly addressed criticism from Meg Mathews, who branded Price "ridiculous and irresponsible" for purchasing a new puppy in Dubai. The controversy arose following Price's acquisition of a £2,000 puppy, a Pomsky, from a store called World Of Pets while in the UAE. The animal rights activist Mathews shared a video reporting the news, sparking a debate about pet ownership and responsible sourcing.
Price, along with her husband Lee Andrews, excitedly shared a video detailing the purchase of the male Pomsky, a breed resulting from a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Pomeranian. The exchange has brought renewed attention to Price's history with pets, which has seen numerous animals in her care die over the years. These incidents have led to condemnation from animal charities.
Past instances involving Price's animals include the death of a horse in 2017 after it escaped its field and was struck by a car. In the same year, she reportedly considered selling her Sphynx cats, Dobby and Hagrid, due to issues with her dogs. Her German Shepherd, Queenie, was killed in a hit-and-run in 2018. The same year, her pet chameleon, Marvin, died, with Price attributing it to a "broken heart" after her son moved out, though financial difficulties affecting her home's heating were also cited as a potential cause.
Further incidents include backlash in 2019 when she gifted her daughter Princess a hedgehog named Peggy, with concerns raised about its safety around her dogs. Later that year, the Alsatian Bear was rehomed after multiple near-death experiences, including escaping onto a busy road. In 2020, her Alsatian Sparkle died after being hit by a car, a situation similar to Queenie's death. Also in 2020, her French bulldog Rolo died after apparently suffocating when trapped in an electric armchair; Price later revealed she had been advised to give the puppy cannabis oil.
In 2021, a French bulldog named Precious, a gift from her then-fiancé Carl Woods, was reportedly given to a builder. By 2022, Price owned four Chihuahuas: Captain, Buddy, Colin, and Batman. Buddy was seen being carried inside Price's jacket while she went horse riding, and Captain was temporarily lost while on holiday. In November 2022, her Pomeranian, Sharon, died after allegedly escaping and being hit by a car. In June 2023, her protection dog Blade died after being struck by a car, and Price suggested it was a deliberate act. She later acquired a German Shepherd puppy named Tank, but accused of hitting him during a TikTok live session and reportedly gave him away due to losing interest. More recently, in August, one of her Sphynx cat's premature kittens died shortly after birth. In June, her husband confirmed the death of another one of her eight Sphynx cats.