The name of former footballer Jota Peleteiro has once again found itself at the center of public attention. This time, the reason is a controversial situation involving his pets, who remained with him after his divorce from model Jessica Bueno. Media outlets began circulating rumors that the athlete had supposedly given away his two Labradors, Lucas and Brandon, to a shelter. The news sparked a wave of outrage, with the public accusing Peleteiro of irresponsibility and betrayal.
The story gained traction after a viewer spoke about it on a television show, claiming she saw an ad searching for a new home for the footballer’s dogs. Journalists reached out to the shelter, where staff confirmed that a woman identifying herself as Peleteiro’s wife did indeed bring the pets. She explained her decision by citing the difficulties of an ongoing divorce, which made it impossible for her to care for the animals. It was emphasized that the Labradors had spent seven years together and needed a home where they could stay as a pair.
Peleteiro’s initial reaction only fueled the controversy. In a brief phone call with reporters, he seemed to confirm that the dogs had been taken to a shelter, but abruptly ended the conversation upon learning the call was from a TV channel. This response sparked even more speculation and rumors. However, some time later, the athlete presented a completely different version of events. He claimed that the story about abandoning his pets was a malicious joke or provocation. According to him, the dogs were perfectly safe at the home of a close female friend.
To put all doubts to rest, Xota Peleteiro published a post on his social media accounts. He categorically denied all accusations and explained that his dogs were temporarily staying at a friend’s house named Olaya. The athlete expressed outrage that the animal shelter had used a photo of his dogs without his permission, possibly to attract attention. He demanded a public apology for spreading false information about his personal life, threatening to take legal action to protect his reputation if necessary.
This unpleasant episode is yet another chapter in the ongoing public disputes between Jota Peleteiro and Jessica Bueno. Their romance began in 2013, shortly after the model split from Kiko Rivera. The relationship moved quickly—the couple married in 2015 and had two sons together. However, in late 2022, after nearly nine years together, they announced their separation, which was marked by mutual accusations and recriminations in the press. Now, according to available information, the former spouses maintain a neutral relationship for the sake of their children.
