KATIE PRICE RESPONDS TO CRITICISM OVER PUPPY PURCHASE IN DUBAI

Katie Price has responded to criticism from Meg Mathews regarding her purchase of a £2,000 puppy in Dubai. Mathews had branded Price and her husband Lee Andrews "ridiculous and irresponsible" for the acquisition. Price hit back at Mathews over the matter. The purchase has drawn wider criticism from other commentators.

Price's cat went missing, with Price stating the animal had been "stolen". The timing of the puppy purchase in Dubai whilst the cat remained missing formed the basis of Mathews's criticism. Mathews was among several figures who voiced concern about the decision to buy a new pet under these circumstances. The criticism centred on the responsibility of pet ownership and the circumstances surrounding the missing cat.

Price's response marks an escalation in the dispute between the two figures. No confirmed next steps in the matter have been announced. The whereabouts of Price's missing cat remain unknown. The incident reflects broader public debate regarding pet ownership practices.