Paris Hilton has been criticised by animal rights group PETA for purchasing a brand new chihuahua pet – which is said to her beloved canine who died earlier this yr.

The US media character revealed the most recent addition to the “Hilton pets family” in an Instagram put up this week – two months on from her heartbreak at the death of long-time companion Harajuku B****, who was 23 years outdated.

She uploaded a brief video of her new canine, which she is but to call, for her 24.1 million followers on the social community.

Hilton added in a caption: “Absolutely in love with my new puppy! He is so adorable and sweet!

“So particular that he is truly associated to my angel Harajuku B**** who handed earlier this yr. It’s like having somewhat piece of her nonetheless right here with me.”

It comes after the socialite and businesswoman described her “immense pain” on the lack of Harajuku B**** – named after a district of Tokyo recognized for its vibrant trend – again in May.

But PETA criticised the star for “publicising her problematic purchase on social media” and stated Ms Hilton ought to have adopted a homeless animal as an alternative – slightly than shopping for the pooch from a breeder.

“The star has apparently been living under a rock if she thinks that buying animals is a compassionate thing to do – a visit to an animal shelter would have shown her just how many Chihuahuas need homes – and five minutes on Petfinder would turn up thousands more, including puppies,” it stated in an announcement.

“PETA knows that retail therapy is what Paris Hilton loves best, but we’re asking her to keep the shopping to baubles and bags.”

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It has now promised to place up a sequence of “head-turning” ads in Los Angeles in response to her “speciesist splurge”.

Earlier this yr Hilton revealed the arrival of her baby son Phoenix Barron Hilton Reum, who was born by way of surrogacy.

The 42-year-old, famed for her enterprise ventures and her actuality exhibits reminiscent of The Simple Life, additionally just lately spoke to Sky News about her experiences attending so-called “troubled teen” boarding schools and her campaign against alleged abuse on the amenities.