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Kerry Katona takes new Rottweilers for a walk after terrifying robberies

Kerry Katona has been spotted walking her new Rottweiler puppies near her Cheshire home.

The former Atomic Kitten star bought the pups – who she has named Princess and Dave – as protection dogs after her family was targeted by thieves.

In December, Kerry broke down in tears as she recalled the moment robbers stole her Range Rover while she was out Christmas shopping which had presents for her kids in the back.

Just 11 days later thieves came to her home and stole her fiancé Ryan Mahoney 's car from the driveway.

Kerry says she no longer feels safe in their home and wants to move and ramp up their security.

Kerry and boyfriend Ryan take their new Rottweiler pups 'Princess' and 'Dave' for a walk (Eamonn and James Clarke)

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And the recent thefts are not the first time Kerry has been targeted because of her fame.

Years ago, the 41-year-old told how masked men broke into her house armed with a knife, sledgehammer and butcher’s hook.

She said “One of the reasons I moved down south was when 3 masked men came into my home while I held my baby in my arms.

“They were armed with knives, a butcher’s hook and a sledgehammer 13 years ago.”

Referencing the December attacks, Kerry added: “This is not the first time I’ve had smelly little d**** who can’t earn their own money come to my home and take mine and my family things that I’ve worked f***ing hard for!”

Kerry got the new dogs after being targeted by thieves (Eamonn and James Clarke)

Kerry sympathised with other stars who have been in a similar position to her and no longer feel safe in their own homes.

Earlier this month, TV presenter Denise van Outen revealed she had also been targeted by burglars.

The 47-year-old said luckily she wasn’t there when they broke into her Essex home – but they went through her underwear drawer and stole a sex toy.

Kerry says she is ready to move house again after the burglaries (Instagram)
Denise van Outen was also targeted by burglars (Instagram)

Speaking on Channel 4 ’s Steph’s Packed Lunch, Denise said: “The worst part for me after that burglary was they took random things, but they also went through my knicker drawer.

"So, I just know that they have taken. I can't say what they took, but you can imagine.

"But there is some fella in a pub - or woman - waving it around."

During the candid chat, Denise joked that she wanted her much-loved 'device' back in the hands of its rightful owner.

But jokes aside, she said being burgled was the “worst feeling”, adding: “Anybody out there who has been burgled, I sympathise with you. It is awful.

"They never caught the burglars and I just had to up the security and take those steps towards making my home a safer place and being more aware."

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