Why did Kate Gosselin get rid of the dogs?

Answer 1

Yes. The Gosselin returned Shoka and Nala to their breeder. Kate has mentioned that they returned the dogs until the "time is right." In the interim, the breeder is reportedly training the dogs on basic obedience.

While Kate says she is interested in the return of the dogs, she has rarely seemed interested in keeping the dogs. During the episode when the children thanked her for the dogs, Kate's response was "You're not welcome!" Later, in the episode A Trip to the Vet (aired March 9, 2009) Kate says "these dogs are going back tomorrow and i mean it!". She said that the threat works to get the children to take care of their responsibilities.