Reality TV Couple Criticized for Gifting Puppy in Shoebox
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Reality TV stars Adi and Orr Ohana faced backlash after posting a video of their daughters receiving a poodle puppy in a shoebox. Entertainment journalist Eran Swissa criticized the presentation and adoption claim, prompting Swissa to launch an animal welfare initiative. Online commenters also questioned the "adoption" narrative, noting the breed's high market value. The couple are also ambassadors for the fashion brand "Renoir."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Reality stars Adi and Orr Ohana criticized for gifting a puppy in a shoebox.
- Journalist Eran Swissa questioned the "adoption" claim and the puppy's presentation.
- Swissa launched an animal welfare initiative inspired by the incident.
- Online commenters doubted the "adoption" narrative, citing the breed's cost.
- The poodle puppy is valued between 5,000 and 12,000 shekels in Israel.
Reality television stars Adi and Orr Ohana, who were runners-up on the latest season of "The Race for a Million" on Keshet 12, have sparked controversy online. The couple, known for their relationship dynamic on the show, shared a video on Instagram of them surprising their two daughters, Daria and Alma, with a new puppy. In the video, the girls open a closed silver box, revealing a small dog, which elicits an emotional reaction from them. The Ohana's initially stated they had "adopted" the dog, but this claim was met with skepticism.
Entertainment journalist Eran Swissa criticized the presentation of the puppy, calling the box a "shoebox" and questioning the adoption claim, noting that the breed is typically purchased. Following the public discussion, Swissa used the attention to promote animal welfare, calling on fellow influencers and celebrities to join him in an initiative for animals. He stated, "We talk a lot these days about influencers using their power or not using it to influence. This discussion and the video are causing me to take action for the dogs that need us."
Online reactions also questioned the "adoption" narrative, with some commenters suggesting the dog was a commercial gift rather than a rescue. "Adoption is from an animal shelter, not from a company whose dog 'happened' to give birth to puppies worth thousands of shekels," one user wrote. The dog is a poodle, likely a toy or miniature breed, a popular and expensive choice in Israel, with prices ranging from 5,000 to 12,000 shekels.
The Ohana's are also known for their role as ambassadors for the fashion brand "Renoir," with such contracts for prominent reality stars estimated to be worth between 100,000 and 200,000 shekels per season.