Jon Gosselin Sends His Dogs Back to Breeder, Blames Wife

[ancientgirl]

Yeah, these poor dogs were being used for publicity when they were purchased and here is the result. Hopefully, they will find good homes. I have a feeling they will.

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Jon Gosselin Sends His Dogs Back to Breeder, Blames Wife


Shoka and Nala, the family dogs are being discarded and Jon has been telling pals it's Kate's fault because she won't take care of them

Okay animal lovers, divorcing a spouse is one thing, but getting rid of your dogs is quite another. Jon Gosselin is sending his two German Shepherds back to the breeder as part of the fallout from his divorce from Kate.

While the eight Gosselin children are staying in the family's Wernersville, PA home, their parents are splitting time there, trying to avoid disrupting the kids' lives but also not wanting to be around each other.

Now, Shoka and Nala, the family dogs, are being discarded and Jon has been telling pals it's Kate's fault because she won't take care of them when he's not at the house.


"Jon blames Kate for having to give up the dogs," a source close to the situation told RadarOnline.com exclusively. "Of course, these days Jon blames Kate for just about everything."

Earlier in the summer Jon caused an uproar when he made comments to People.com about the dogs. "Those kids beat them up, climb on them, pull their tails, bite at them, drag them around and everything you can imagine not to do to an animal, they've done."

The Humane Society of Berks County, Pa., where the Gosselins live, received numerous complaints about the family and animal cruelty, prompting Jon to release a statement to the HSBC.

"I would like to clarify a recent statement I made regarding my family's two German Shepherd puppies, Shoka and Nala. The statement - if taken literally and out of context - could be misinterpreted and I'd like to set the record straight. We understand the responsibilities of being good dog owners. Whenever my kids are with Shoka and Nala, everyone is carefully supervised to ensure that no one - dog or child - is injured. Shoka and Nala are loyal companions who we consider members of our family. We would never do anything to hurt them, and treat them with the respect and love that they deserve."

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Of course, Jon takes some time to get one last photo op with the dogs. Gotta squeeze every little last bit of publicity.

[doggy lover]

Seems like thats all those two do is blame each other for everything, I feel sorry for the children must be nice having to publicly deal with your parents divorce. I'm sure the dogs will find good homes as they are celebrities.

[Dog Dancer]

I'm surprised they lasted this long, and think it's probably best for the dogs anyhow. What jerks. One more lesson for the kids about being disposable.

[Love4himies]

I have never watched the show, but I have a feeling that the dogs may be better off not in that family.

[BenMax]

Whether these two stayed together or not, these dogs were doomed. Any good breeder would have considered the fact that there are many young children and never had 'sold' 2 dogs (let alone 1) to a young family.

Personally, I blame the breeder. Had they watched the show they would have gotten that 'gut' feeling that these dogs did not belong in that family. One pup and many kids is hard enough - but two??? Come on!

[ancientgirl]

I never liked the idea of getting two large breed dogs for them. Those kids are too young and are having a hard enough time just competing with their parents attention. Those dogs to them was just a novelty which has worn off.

I've no doubt they will find a better home. I've no doubt they were sitting around wondering what they could do for a show and someone chimed in saying, "Oh I know, we could do an episode about the family getting a dog!"

[14+kitties]

Too bad they couldn't have gone to a rescue instead of going back to the "breeder". :sad: But, as has been said, they will probably be snapped up because they are "famous".

[bendyfoot]

I was pretty mad at the breeder that sold the dogs to them. I mean, seriously??? SERIOUSLY??? Kate was grumpy about the dogs right from the start, before they even picked them up. The breeder sent them home with the dogs and they didn't even have food, leashes, ANYTHING bought and ready at home yet NOT a smart breeder IMO.

[shibamom]

No reputable breeder would sell two GSD puppy littermates to a family with eight children, all under the age of 6 or 8. Littermates are difficult enough to raise together, let alone such a strong breed. It could be done, but not with having to raise 8 children in addition! TMZ posted a video a few weeks ago showing the children smacking the dogs around.

[BenMax]

Originally Posted by bendyfoot

I was pretty mad at the breeder that sold the dogs to them. I mean, seriously??? SERIOUSLY??? Kate was grumpy about the dogs right from the start, before they even picked them up. The breeder sent them home with the dogs and they didn't even have food, leashes, ANYTHING bought and ready at home yet NOT a smart breeder IMO.

I could not agree with you more Bendyfoot. I am just in rescue and have more concern about where the dogs and cats are going. One hiccup or raised eyebrow and that dog is not going anywhere....until I am confident and satisfied with another potential family. Quite frankly - I don't care how long that may be.

You would think that the breeder would have gotten those signals. All I can say is I am darn glad they did not go to a rescue group for their fur companions. If they did and the dogs were sent off with them, there would be some major criticism in regards to rescues in general.

[mastifflover]

Those dogs are very lucky to be sent back to the breeder. That family is like a bloody circus anyhow. Besides how stupid getting 2 puppies with all those kids. Now if they would cancel the show those kids may have a normal or relatively normal life with that whack job as a mother and the father is not much better. Those poor kids are just a meal ticket

[babymomma]

Oh thank GOD.. I Cringed when the bouhgt those dogs.. Seriously, TWO german Shepherds? Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UGH..

they are SOO much better off now. I wish I could take them home and spoil them like they deserve.

[Bailey_]

I just came across this picture of Jon and the dogs on the day he packed them up and sent them away.



Is it just me, or is this absolutley disgusting? Look at the condition of this kennel - completley rusted out and bent in an odd shape. You would think that someone who was portraying to have 'loved his dogs' would've put time and some of that "hard earned money" into getting safe and new equipment for his dogs.

And HAY? Please. WTF, for real.

[BenMax]

That is my thought - what a filthy crate! Glad they are leaving that stupid family!

[chico2]

I wish that whole screwed up family could be sent back to the breeders,the kids to be rehomed,just like the dogs,they would be better off

[Kay9]

Originally Posted by Bailey_

I just came across this picture of Jon and the dogs on the day he packed them up and sent them away.



Is it just me, or is this absolutley disgusting? Look at the condition of this kennel - completley rusted out and bent in an odd shape. You would think that someone who was portraying to have 'loved his dogs' would've put time and some of that "hard earned money" into getting safe and new equipment for his dogs.

And HAY? Please. WTF, for real.

I would question if this is the real pic of the dogs--not because I think those idiots wouldn't do this, but because the media is always ripe for more gossip.

[Twocents]

Anyone know what happened to the cat that was (living?) in their barn/shed when they moved to the new place?

I can't imagine it sticking around with all the noise.

I was worried about their dogs' welfare when I didn't see any evidence that they were going to spend time training them. I guess that would take time away from other activities...

Also, after one dog had abdominal surgery to remove a toy, Jon didn't try and keep it confined until it healed some. He just said "They're outside dogs..." and let them both out to tear around. The dogs didn't seem to be an important part of their family.

I hope the kids will eventually have a chance to learn that pets require consideration and commitment.

Can people with this many children be accused of "child hoarding"?

Just wondering.

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[Kay9]

I blame that stupid family and that stupid TLC for the plight of those poor dogs. I always wondered what happened to them, after those idiots split up. I remember seeing previews of when Kate and her entourage got them--it made me sick. I also remember seeing segments of the show when the dogs where being shooed away because the queen was having a "picnic" outside with her offspring, and the dogs were "bothering" them. Jon put them in the kennel or something.

Someone should give them all a great big smack.