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Prince William and Kate to Keep One of Orla’s Puppies as PETA Faces Backlash

Campaigners have urged the Charity Commission to strip PETA of its status after it criticized the couple for breeding their cocker spaniel instead of adopting

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Overview

  • Orla, a black cocker spaniel gifted by James Middleton in 2020, gave birth to a litter of four puppies this month
  • The royal couple shared an official photo on June 21 showing Prince William with Orla and three of her new pups to mark his 43rd birthday
  • They plan to keep one puppy to lift their children’s spirits during Kate Middleton’s cancer recovery
  • PETA criticized the decision to breed rather than adopt from shelters, calling it “staggeringly out of touch”
  • Tory MP Andrew Rosindell and other campaigners have urged the Charity Commission to strip PETA of its charity status in response to its comments