Katie Price Sparks Outrage Over Plans to Rehome Her 12 Pets
Former glamour model Katie Price has ignited a fierce backlash from viewers after disclosing her intention to potentially give up her 12 pets in a recent YouTube vlog. The 47-year-old celebrity, who married businessman Lee Andrews in January, has been frequently traveling between the UK and Dubai, prompting her to reassess her lifestyle and pet ownership.
Reevaluating a Life of Excess
In the vlog posted on Wednesday, Price candidly discussed her need to "re-evaluate" her life, acknowledging her penchant for excess—from large cars and cosmetic enhancements to a substantial collection of animals. "I've got to sort out what I'm going to do with the animals because obviously Lee's in Dubai and I'm going to keep going to Dubai and back," she confessed. "I've got 12 animals in the house. I think I need to re-evaluate my life a little bit and just have a little think about everything. Because, yeah, do I need so many animals?"
Price elaborated that her frequent absences make it challenging to care for her pets properly, stating, "You know you got to be there all the time for them. Do I need… anyway, everything I do is excessive, we all know that. So I am going to have to reevaluate things in my life. And I want to do my house up."
Viewer Fury and Animal Charity Condemnation
The vlog quickly drew widespread condemnation from viewers, who flooded the comments section with expressions of disdain. Many criticized Price's casual attitude toward her pets, with comments such as:
- "Poor animals"
- "You shouldn't be allowed to have pets; you have a record of neglect and cruelty"
- "Please help her animals"
- "Maybe you should have thought that you’d actually have to look after your 17 animals before you got them? Might have been an idea"
- "The way you casually say you don't need so many animals… you're a disgrace who just thinks about yourself."
This incident is not the first time Price has faced scrutiny over her treatment of animals. Over the years, she has been condemned by animal charities following a series of pet deaths under her care. In February 2024, the charity PETA even offered her £5,000 to sign a contract agreeing not to acquire any more animals, after reports surfaced that she had given away a puppy named Tank due to "losing interest."
A Troubled History with Pets
Price's history with pets is marred by numerous tragedies and controversies. She has owned a wide array of animals, including dogs, cats, a chameleon, a hedgehog, and horses, but many have met unfortunate ends. Key incidents include:
- Queenie (2018): A German Shepherd killed in a hit-and-run accident.
- Sparkle (2020): An Alsatian that escaped and was hit by a car on the A24.
- Rolo (2020): A French bulldog that suffocated after getting trapped in an electric armchair.
- Sharon (2022): A Pomeranian killed after escaping and being struck by a car.
- Blade (2023): A protection dog that died after being hit by a vehicle.
Price has attributed these incidents to "bad luck" and circumstances beyond her control, often occurring while she was away. She has defended her love for animals, telling The Sun, "When people say I shouldn't have animals, it's circumstances that were out of my hands. It's no lack of me not looking after them or anything like that. I love animals, I love nurturing."
Recent Additions and Ongoing Concerns
Despite the backlash, Price has continued to acquire new pets. In February 2025, she bought a Cocker Spaniel named Rookie, raising concerns among animal welfare advocates. Additionally, in 2024, she welcomed Doris and two other Sphynx cats into her home, despite calls from charities for her to be banned from pet ownership.
In August 2025, Price revealed the "sad news" that one of Doris's kittens had died prematurely, highlighting the challenges of caring for multiple animals. She has since secured the garden of her new home to improve safety, but the latest vlog suggests ongoing struggles with balancing her lifestyle and pet responsibilities.
As Price contemplates reducing her pet count, the public and animal welfare organizations remain vigilant, urging her to prioritize the well-being of her animals over her personal excesses.
