Last night we were treated to a Kim-centric episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians! The fifth installment of the fourth season entitled ‘Must Love Dogs’ enabled fans of the show alike to see a completely different side to Kim as she found a stray Chihuahua roaming the streets outside of her local nail salon. After finding the 5Ib pooch, Kim immediately asks if it belongs to anyone in the surrounding stores, they all decline. Kim then decides to take her to the local pound where they check for a microchip and some form of identification. There is none and the pound alert Kim that she can leave the dog there but if nobody claims her, she’s be put to sleep. Kim feels a connection to the dog and takes her to her Mom’s house for some advice and maybe somewhere for it to stay whilst she figures something out. Kris tells her no to which Kim takes on the responsibility for herself, taking her to the pet store and buying her a bed, food and something to keep her warm as she keeps shaking.

By the time Kris and Kourtney visit Kim, she’s already named the dog Princess and plans to keep her. Kris suggests Kim gets her checked out at the vet which Kim does, but there isn’t good news to be had. The vet takes her temperature and its evident Princess has a fever, she gets a doctor who proceeds in taking Princess for blood tests and x-rays. It’s revealed Princess has an infection in her uterus which has caused it to fill with fluid, a dangerous situation with the likely solution being the removal of her uterus. Later the next day, Kim and Kourtney visit the animal hospital where the doctor reveals that Princess isn’t doing so good, she looks really ill and they can’t rid her of her fever. It is then made clear that for Princess to survive and have a remotely normal life for a dog, she’ll need round-the-clock medical care. Kim realises that she cannot fulfill this with a huge work schedule, Princess would need her undivided attention 24/7. The veterinary nurse offers to adopt her and provide the care she needs. Kim gets really upset but knows its for the best and she must give up Princess.

Closing scenes see Kim and Rob help out at the pound, helping with anything they can. Kim shows everyone even Rob she has a huge heart and despite her inital ‘I’m not a dog person’ attitude, Kim has a love for all animals. The shows closes with an important message we feel the need to repeat: Save a life. Adopt a homeless pet from your local animal shelter. Check out the screens below!