Pet Collector Brenda Michelle Claims She Owns Dog Worth KSh 850k: "I Got It From Russia"

• Brenda Michelle, a Kenyan lady who owns over 30 pets, said her most prized dog is worth KSh 850,000
• Her most expensive cat costs KSh 150,000 and functions like an ordinary cat but does not hunt or eat mice
• Brenda disclosed that she loves collecting exotic and expensive pets, just like some people love collecting cars

Brenda Michelle, a Kenyan pet enthusiast with over 30 pets, has opened up about her passion for pets and her reason for collecting them.

In an interview on Radio Maisha, she disclosed that she loves pets, comparing it to how some people cherish and collect cars.

"I collect...vile kama wewe utaenda ucollect gari useme napenda hii gari...it's the same for me now with dogs and cats and whatever other thing I can get my hands on," she said.

How much does Brenda Michelle spend on pets?

When asked how much her pets cost, Brenda disclosed that her most prized dog is worth KSh 850,000, with the least expensive one costing her KSh 60,000.

This KSh 850,000 pet is a fully-grown male Chow Chow, imported from Russia, making it the crown jewel of her collection.

"Ule ghali kabisa mwenye niko naye ni KSh 850k. It's grown Chow Chow...male...inakaa bear...I got it from Russia," she said in an interview on Radio Maisha.

What makes Chow Chows unique?

According to the American Kernel Club, Chow Chows are known for their majestic appearance.

Their unique features include a mane-like ruff around the head and shoulders, a distinctive blue-black tongue, deep-set almond-shaped eyes contributing to their brooding, aloof expression, and a peculiar stiff-legged gait.

Available in a variety of coat colours such as red, black, blue, cinnamon, or cream, Chows can sport either rough or smooth fur textures.

Brenda Michelle's expensive cats

When it comes to her cats, she mentioned that they are relatively less expensive, with the highest-priced cat costing her KSh 150,000.

Interestingly, she pointed out that despite their price, her premium cats behave much like any ordinary cat, except they do not hunt or consume rats.

"KSh 150,000, that's the most expensive cat I have...hawakuli panya," she said as the interviewers stared at her in shock.

Brenda Michelle speaks about upbringing by stepdad

Earlier, Brenda opened up about her challenging early childhood life experiences.

She disclosed that she had a rough childhood, having been raised by a stepfather.

Brenda revealed that the man was very abusive towards her and her mother.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.