Kim Kardashian Breaks Her Silence on the Puppy Backlash and How the Dogs Changed Life at Home
Kim Kardashian is standing her ground after facing criticism for gifting her children puppies for Christmas. One month later, the reality star is opening up about what life has really been like with six dogs in the house and how the experience has impacted her kids in ways she did not expect.
The SKIMS founder says the decision has brought chaos, joy, and some important lessons into their daily routine. Despite public backlash, Kim believes the puppies have helped her children grow in responsibility and empathy.
Kim Kardashian Reflects on Life With Six Dogs at Home
Kim shares four children, North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 6, with her ex-husband Kanye West. On Christmas morning, she surprised each of them with a Pomeranian puppy. That brought the total number of dogs in the household to six, including two older family pets.
Appearing on her sister Khloé Kardashian’s podcast Khloé In Wonder Land on January 28, Kim talked honestly about what the last few weeks have been like. She admitted that caring for so many dogs is not easy, especially given how small and delicate Pomeranians can be.
“These Pomeranians are so tiny,” Kim shared. “It’s a handful, but it’s taught my kids in the last few weeks so much responsibility.”
According to Kim, the daily work that comes with feeding, cleaning, and caring for the puppies has become part of her kids’ routines. While it can be overwhelming at times, she believes the experience has helped them better understand commitment.
How Each Child Has Bonded With Their Puppy
Kim revealed that each of her children has formed a unique connection with their puppy. North, the eldest, has taken her role very seriously. Kim shared that North even travels with her dog, named Uzi, and keeps the pup close at all times.
Uzi reportedly stays in North’s room and accompanies her on trips, showing just how attached the two have become. Kim said watching that bond form has been one of the more heartwarming parts of the experience.
Khloé also chimed in during the podcast episode with an observation about Chicago. While Chicago is still learning, she is already trying to take responsibility for her pet.
“I do love that Chi cleans up after her dog. She’s not great at it, but she does it,” Khloé said.
Psalm and Saint are also enjoying the playful side of having puppies around. Kim later shared videos of the younger kids laughing, crawling, and chasing the dogs through the house.
The Backlash From PETA and Social Media
Not long after Kim posted a photo of the four puppies on her Instagram Stories, criticism followed. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, also known as PETA, publicly called out both Kim and Khloé for gifting dogs instead of adopting from shelters.
In a statement released on December 28, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk expressed disappointment in the decision.
“Puppies are not plushies, and it’s a damn shame that Kim missed the chance to be a spokesperson for shelter pups and instead is being rightly slammed on social media for that,” Newkirk said.
She also encouraged both sisters to consider shelters in the future when adding pets to their families. Newkirk suggested that they could still make a positive impact by supporting shelters through volunteering or funding adoption events.
“[They can] try to make some amends now by sending their kids to volunteer at a local shelter or paying for a local shelter adopt-a-thon or at least one spay day to help stop the growing homeless puppy crisis,” she added.
Kim did not respond publicly to the criticism at the time. Instead, she continued sharing moments of her kids enjoying time with their puppies.
Sweet Moments Shared on Instagram
About a week after the backlash, Kim posted several videos showing her children playing with their dogs at home. In one clip, Chicago was seen kissing and hugging a sable colored puppy in the living room. In another, Psalm crawled across the floor as he tried to chase one of the darker-haired pups.
One video captured a playful moment where Kim held up a puppy as one of her children shouted excitedly in the background, “Mommy, look, it licks me!”
The clips offered a glimpse into the everyday joy the puppies have brought to the family, despite the public debate surrounding their arrival.
Kim Stands Firm on Her Parenting Choice
While the controversy sparked strong reactions online, Kim appears confident in her decision. She emphasized that the puppies are not treated like toys and that her children are actively involved in caring for them.
From cleaning up messes to traveling with their pets, the kids are learning firsthand what it means to look after another living being. Kim believes these lessons will stay with them long after the puppies grow up.
For now, life in the Kardashian household is louder, messier, and busier. But according to Kim, it is also filled with growth, love, and a few very tiny Pomeranians running around.
Summary:
- Kim Kardashian opened up about how gifting her kids Pomeranian puppies for Christmas has changed daily life in her household
- The reality star now has six dogs at home, including four new puppies and two older family pets
- Kim says caring for the puppies has taught her children responsibility and commitment
- North has grown especially attached to her puppy, Uzi, and often travels with the dog
- Chicago has started helping clean up after her puppy, showing early signs of accountability
- Kim faced backlash from PETA, which criticized the decision to gift puppies instead of adopting shelter dogs
- Despite the criticism, Kim has continued sharing joyful moments of her kids bonding with their pets on social media
- Kim maintains that the puppies are well cared for and have brought positive lessons into her family life
