Katie Price and her husband, Lee Andrews, have purchased a new Pomsky puppy in Dubai for approximately £2,000 ($2,500), sparking fresh criticism from fans and animal welfare advocates . The acquisition comes just days after the former glamour model reported that two of her Sphynx cats had gone missing from her home in the United Kingdom .
The 48-year-old television personality shared a video on social media showing the couple signing paperwork at a Dubai pet shop to finalize the purchase of the male Pomsky, a crossbreed between a Siberian Husky and a Pomeranian . In the footage, Price referred to the puppy as their "baby boy," adding that since they have no children together, the dog represents their new addition to the family . The contract reportedly listed both Price and Andrews as co-owners .
Price's latest pet purchase has drawn significant backlash given her history of animal welfare concerns. Over the years, five dogs, a horse, and a chameleon have died while in her care, many in traffic accidents near her Sussex residence . In October 2024, she added three more Sphynx cats to her household despite calls from animal charities to ban her from pet ownership . The RSPCA previously visited her property following the death of her seventh pet .
The new puppy arrives amid ongoing turmoil surrounding Price's animals. She recently disclosed that two of her Sphynx cats, Eilleen and Doris, disappeared from her property while she was in Dubai . Price publicly pleaded for their return, stating that her cats do not simply wander off from her private gated residence . One of the cats, Eilleen, has since returned, but Doris remains missing .
The situation has prompted animal rights organization PETA to renew its calls for authorities to intervene. PETA UK's Senior Vice President Mimi Bekhechi criticized Price for acquiring a new pet while one of her cats remains unaccounted for . PETA has reiterated its standing offer of £5,000 for Price to sign a contract agreeing not to acquire additional animals .
Adding to the scrutiny, Andrews was released from Dubai's Al-Awir prison approximately two weeks ago following his detention on fraud allegations . He has maintained that he was held after being suspected of espionage . Concerns have also been raised about the suitability of keeping a double-coated dog breed like a Pomsky in Dubai's extreme heat . With Price dividing her time between the UK and Dubai, questions remain about where the new puppy will ultimately reside .
Price has previously acknowledged needing to "re-evaluate" her life and the number of animals in her care . However, her decision to expand her pet collection continues to draw public scrutiny and criticism from animal welfare organizations .
