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Lily Allen Returns Adopted Puppy After It Destroys Family Passports
British singer Lily Allen recently revealed on her podcast, *Miss Her?*, that she had to return a puppy she adopted after it destroyed her and her family’s passports.
The dog, named Mary, had been adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but its behaviour became too much for Allen to handle after it chewed up not only her passport but also those of her two daughters, Ethel, 12, and Marnie, 11.
Allen, who shares her daughters with her ex-husband Sam Cooper, explained that the damage to the passports caused significant issues due to the pandemic-related restrictions at the time.
In addition to the passports, the dog had eaten the family’s visas, which made the situation even more challenging.
Allen noted that replacing the documents cost her a substantial amount of money and created logistical problems, especially since her daughters’ father resides in the UK, while Allen lives in New York with her current husband, actor David Harbour.
The singer shared that because of the situation, her children were unable to visit their father in England for several months.
She expressed her frustration with the dog, saying that after the incident, she couldn’t bear to keep the puppy. “It was an absolute logistical nightmare,” Allen said, adding, “I just couldn’t look at her anymore — she had ruined my life.”
Aside from the passport mishap, the singer also mentioned that Mary was generally a difficult dog to manage, with bad behaviour that ultimately led Allen to make the tough decision to return her to the shelter.
She explained that although she had tried her best to train and accommodate the puppy, the destruction of the passports was the final straw.
Despite this experience, Allen revealed that she and her husband, Harbour, are still contemplating adopting another dog, though they have yet to decide.
However, her remarks have sparked a response from animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The charity wrote an open letter to Allen, urging her to reconsider adopting another pet.
PETA emphasized that dogs should not be treated as disposable items, advising that they require commitment and care, even when they exhibit challenging behaviour.
They encouraged Allen to approach pet ownership with more caution in the future, noting that animals are not accessories to be discarded when inconvenient.
As the story continues to gain attention, it highlights the challenges and responsibilities of pet ownership, particularly when animals require extra care and patience.
Allen’s experience underscores the importance of understanding the long-term commitment involved in adopting a pet, especially during uncertain times like the pandemic.
Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwor has spoken about parenting and shared advice with parents who overprotect and shield their children from the hardships of the real world.
The actress explained that excessive protection may not help children, as they may not learn how to cope with or adjust to life’s challenges. She reflected on her own approach to parenting and said “The fastest way to ruin a child’s life is to say you don’t want them to suffer the way you did.”
She added “When you’re gone, they may start fighting over your property. I told my son, ‘My house isn’t yours. Go and work for your own.’”
Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Juma Jux, have barred actress Lizzy Anjorin from posting about their son or about them on social media.
The couple filed the matter in court, and an interim order has officially been granted restraining the actress from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of their son on social media platforms.
The order also restrains Anjorin from publishing or broadcasting content concerning the couple on her social media platforms.
It can be noted that the actress and Priscilla’s mother, Iyabo Ojo, have been in a public dispute, and it appears the situation remains quite serious.
Former BBNaija housemate Tochi has shared relatable advice with his fellow ex-housemates, urging them to build their lives beyond the focus on celebrity.
He advised them to develop real careers and businesses, noting that not everyone may succeed solely from the fame gained from the reality show.
Tochi said “Pack celebrity nonsense and hustle. Not everyone is destined to make it from the show.”
He shared a relatable insight, noting that not everyone will become successful through the show and that ex-housemates should avoid getting lost in fame, as fame may eventually fade.
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