Kim Kardashian’s Christmas Gift Sparks Controversy, PETA Highlights Animal Welfare Concerns

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SecondUpdate.com – Kim Kardashian’s decision to give each of her four children a pet dog as a Christmas gift has sparked strong reactions from animal welfare advocates.

The founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Ingrid Newkirk, openly criticized the move by the socialite and reality TV star.

According to PETA, public figures like Kim Kardashian have significant influence over public perceptions, including issues related to pet ownership and animal protection. Therefore, the choice to give purebred dogs as gifts is seen as failing to reflect concern for the fate of stray animals still waiting to be adopted.

In her statement, Ingrid Newkirk emphasized that puppies are not toys or mere presents. She expressed disappointment that Kim Kardashian missed an opportunity to promote the importance of adopting animals from shelters.

Newkirk noted that Kim’s action triggered widespread criticism on social media, particularly from animal welfare advocates. PETA has long consistently campaigned for adoption as a solution to reduce the population of stray animals and prevent irresponsible breeding practices.

The criticism also extended to Kim’s sister, Khloe Kardashian, who reportedly gave a Labrador retriever as a Christmas gift to her family.

Furthermore, Newkirk encouraged the Kardashian family to take concrete steps as a form of social responsibility. She suggested that they collaborate with animal protection organizations or local shelters if they wish to add four-legged members to their family.

In addition, PETA proposed several tangible actions, such as involving children as volunteers at animal shelters, supporting adoption events, and funding spay and neuter programs. These measures are considered crucial to help curb the stray dog crisis, which remains a serious issue in many regions.

As of now, Kim Kardashian has not issued an official statement in response to PETA’s criticism.

Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian shared glimpses of her family’s Christmas celebration through Instagram Stories. The posts showed four small Pomeranian puppies sitting neatly on a sofa covered with a soft furry blanket. Their varied fur colors ranging from dark, light cream, to sable brown quickly caught the attention of netizens.

In one of the posts, Kim wrote a brief caption confirming that each of her children received one dog as a Christmas gift. The upload quickly went viral and became a topic of discussion, especially after PETA’s criticism surfaced.

Khloe Kardashian also shared a similar moment on Christmas Day, posting a photo of a black Labrador dog described as a gift for her family.

The Kardashian-Jenner family is indeed known for being close to various types of pets. Kim Kardashian and her children often share moments with their animals on social media, ranging from Pomeranian dogs to reptiles such as bearded dragons they once kept.

Kim herself has owned several Pomeranians for years, including one named Sushi that frequently appears in her personal posts. Other family members also have a variety of pets, from dogs and cats to horses.

Despite their evident love for animals, PETA’s criticism serves as a reminder that pet ownership comes with significant responsibility, especially for public figures whose actions can influence millions of fans around the world.