Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara have been called out by PETA for purchasing a puppy from a breeder instead of buying one from a shelter.
Not only did the animal welfare group label the couple's decision a "mistake", but they also accused Russ and Ciara of "fuelling the homeless-animal crisis".
On Mother's Day, the NFL megastar and popular music artists unveiled the new dog on social media.
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They decided to name the cute pup 'Bronco', a clear nod to the NFL quarterback’s recent trade to Denver.
One, Two Step mistake by killing a shelter dog’s chances of finding a home. PETA is calling on the couple to Level Up on kindness by adopting a companion for this pup instead of fueling the homeless-animal crisis.”
“Meet.. BRONCO,” Ciara said in an Instagram post.
“The kids call her Bronco Love Brownie. The Sweetest surprise. I love you baby.”
The majority of people on social media were happy for the couple and their new addition to the family, although not everyone was best pleased.
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According to TMZ, animal rights organisation PETA took aim at the duo, even using some Ciara song references to call them out.
“One, Two Step mistake by killing a shelter dog’s chances of finding a home. PETA is calling on the couple to Level Up on kindness by adopting a companion for this pup instead of fuelling the homeless-animal crisis.”
It's understood PETA also believes that the dog potentially came from a breeder where “mother dogs are often locked inside filthy cages and bred over and over until their bodies give out”.
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