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Hi,
I know that Ellen is an animal lover. I have been working to raise money for abused, and homeless animals, I have a web site, LAURIELombardi.com
CLICK ON, OLIVER'S PAGE, there anyone can purchase a LUCKY BRACELET , for $3.00, and save a life,
It's wonderful to know so many people have love in there hearts, and want to extend themselves to animals who are such victims.
We LOVE YOU ELLEN, keep on dancing, and keep on SHINNING! You are the real deal.
Best,
Laurie Lombardi, (NYC)

Hi,
I know that Ellen is an animal lover. I have been working to raise money for abused, and homeless animals, I have a web site, LAURIELombardi.com
CLICK ON, OLIVER'S PAGE, there anyone can purchase a LUCKY BRACELET , for $3.00, and save a life,
It's wonderful to know so many people have love in there hearts, and want to extend themselves to animals who are such victims.
We LOVE YOU ELLEN, keep on dancing, and keep on SHINNING! You are the real deal.
Best,
Laurie Lombardi, (NYC)

Ellen:

Haven't seen your show in a while and watching it right now - Nov 13. I love you to pieces, but girl, you need a push up bra. Just thought someone should tell you.

Thanks

L

Please tell me how we can get information on the EZ P kid invention! My brother has Parkinson's disease and can't make it to the toilet in time. This could change his life, if it is available. Also, I haven't been able to find it on your website. Is it available, please? Thank you.

I hope you will reconsider your decision to cross the picket line.

The WGA is actually striking for a very fair and quite small piece of the pie. Writers tend to be the least paid of all entertainment talent, and the ones who benefit the least from the mulitple uses of their ideas and that expression. You as a writer know this, and I can only hope that upon reflection you will come to realize that someone of your stature and talent is duty bound to aid and support those with less power.

I encourage you to reflect upon the import of the WGA and the writers it represents not only on your show but on the entertainment business as a whole.

Thank you,

VS

When you have Ellen DeGeneres, who really needs writers? She's written her own stuff for years and that's what made her who she is. Seriously, isn't being a hollywood writer some kind of cushy job anyway? It's not like they're out fighting fires, saving lives, protecting the public or educating children. They're just writing material for somebody to say.
Lord knows Ellen has enough to say, she doesn't really need writers to do it for her.

Ellen, It must be hard to make a decision and then get so much criticism for it. I think you have a good head on your shoulders and a great heart for humanity. Your fans will always be your fans and forget the fanatics!!

Ellen you are a SCAB!!!!!!!!!! Your reasons are BS!!! A SCAB is a SCAB!!!!!! I will boycott everything you ever do and I hope this ends your show. I hope every writter you have never returns.
Your show is dead to me.

Ellen.. You break your side of the deal, they uphold theirs. They suffer? Screwed up.

You fan-goons sobbingly siding with her have little common sense.

Ellen,
How does it feel to be able to ruin one person's whole life and all the work that they have done for animals? I know how rescues work because I worked with one for a long time. Because you decided to use the media to try and get your dog back and didn't give all the details, you have sucessfully ruined all the work and future work of the rescue. Did you happen to mention why the rescue didn't leave your dog with the new people... the reason being the new people won't sign the contract of the rescue? Did you disclose how you broke the contract you signed? The rescue had to close their retail store for a week because of all the media attention that you were the cause of. I used to think that you were a nice person. I hope you are proud of yourself for ruining someone's life. Think about that as you have food and money and a wonderful life. The rescue is hated now b/c of the boy with your dog crying. How can you be an animal lover and have no regard for the rescue that gave you the dog in the first place. You owe the rescue a public apology and need to explain how a rescue works and that you support moms and mutts. Try to fix the damage that you have caused. I hope that you sleep well at night knowing that you have ruined a great rescue and the people that give their lives to run it.

Susan Larimer

Ellen,

Don't listen to all the people who are on this site only to trash talk about you. I feel horribly about Iggy and I hope that the family that really deserves him (your hair dresser) gets him back soon. I think you are so cool and I love your show and keep doing what you do because we are all rooting for you.

I see what you're doing. As a previous owner of a lab, and a musician that has played at 2 charities for SPCA in Charleston, SC, I tried to give my dog away (due to medical issues) but had to give him to the SPCA. My fellow musician's father was a head member of the SPCA and told me he would find a good home. Sometimes things get tough, sometimes animals don't get along-- you did the right thing. Maybe not by Mutt's & Mom's contract, but you did the right thing. My girlfriend and I currently own a 15 year old mutt, and we cannot imagine life without her. We're not nuts-- at least I'm not.... Charleston, SC, has a pet charity that's trying to open a new spade clinic and permanent homes for unwanted pets, called Pet Helpers... My girlfriend, Tamsin, is writing this b/c I can't type. But I hope that you realize, something I've come to after seeing your show, that you are a sincere person.

Amen to Leann's post on October 21st. Ellen, if you don't get that perspective then you are not as bright as I always thought you were.

This was my response to an MSN article about Ellen's "tearful plea" :

Nearly all rescue organizations have the policy that DeGeneres flagrantly violated. If you don't believe me, cruise through rescue sites and their rules on the Net. There would be no point in rescue organizations going through a screening and adoption procedure if the adopting family can just willie-nillie give the dog away again at whim. The purpose of a rescue organization is to find a "forever home"...not just a "for awhile home." (I love the term "re-gifting" used in the article...it is sounds so much nicer than "dumping a dog off on someone else because it doesn't fit in", doesn't it? Little sidebar here...the dog wasn't a "gift" in the first place so you can't re-gift something you weren't given! It was an adoption!)

I show dogs and breed occasional litters. I have a clause in my contract that the dog/puppy cannot be put in another home without my permission. My contract is specifically with the people I sell to and no one else. I always
retain the option to reclaim any dog I breed if the buyer decides they no longer want it. That is my duty as an ethical and responsible breeder.

I also screen buying families with children very carefully because children frequently abuse animals without even being aware of what they are doing and parents are so permissive these days that they allow it. After all, it's
just a dog.

Until now, I have always liked Ellen and what I considered her gentle humor.Her behavior has turned into another example of the "entitlement" that so many celebrities seem to expect. If she was Ellen Nobody with no venue for her tears but her friends and family, we would all have been spared her canine crisis. Move over, Paris!

LOL ok last time i checked this is about food in your teeth...and unless someone has a little kittie or puppy in their teeth, then i think most of those comments are irrelevant...lol what i do when someone has something in their teeth is, of course, get the good laugh out of it, then do the obvious finger point to the tooth. have a great day!

Ok Ellen picture this you are at work in a printing shop and one of your co-workers is standing with a customer in front of the counter and you look down and low and behold there is a pair of underwear hanging out the co-workers pant leg.

Now i'm outta customers sight and dying laughing inside (like the gym teacher in porkys movie) at the sight of them actually being there and then I noticed hmmmm those red satin bikinis sure aren't his.

So out it comes I'm hysterial now and another co-worker comes over and he looks... the panties are now about to fall to the floor free of his leg. Customer leaves unaware of whats going on and happy and other co-worker says "Hey Tate" (his last name) "whats that hanging outta the bottom of your pants?"... guy looks and is horrified, grabs them and runs out the door POOF GONE.

Comes back later and we find out he ran outta there because he'd met a girl last night and had stayed over at her home and he didn't want her to think he was some wierdo and swiped her panties when he left.... LOL

True story there and one of the funniest ever work days I can recall... and tell him??? not a chance I could have even talked at all after that sight.

Sandra
Toronto Canada

> Dear Ellen:
> I read the rant on your official web site about how terrible you think
> it is that Mutts & Moms took back the dog they adopted out to you
> because you violated the contract by giving it to someone else that you
> think is a good home. I have read elsewhere how your girlfriend signed
> the contract, you didn't read it, blah blah.
>
> Well, Ellen, let me tell you a few things about rescue. I've done small
> animal rescue (in Los Angeles, as a matter of fact - but cats instead of
> dogs) and I've done large animal off and on over the past 20 years. I
> have seen pets dumped because they bit someone, pets dumped because they
> scratched someone, pets dumped because they scratched a piece of
> furniture, pets dumped because of allergies, pets dumped because of
> moves, pets dumped because of human pregnancy, pets dumped because of
> their own pregnancy, pets dumped because they got sick, pets dumped
> because they shed, pets dumped because they are too expensive, pets
> dumped because they did not magically become trained with no effort put
> forth on the part of the owner, pets dumped because a new boyfriend or
> girlfriend did not like them, pets dumped because they got old and were
> not any fun anymore and pets dumped to punish a child for failure to
> clean their room. The vast majority of those pets are dead today. In Los
> Angeles, more animals leave the shelter dead than alive. This has,
> understandable, made most rescuers - and particularly those in places
> like Los Angeles - more than a little cautious about someone's good
> intentions.
>
> You see, Ellen, most of those homes who dumped their pets to die
> started off with the same joyful enthusiasm about owning a pet. The kids
> were excited, Mom and Dad were excited, everybody was on the same page.
> The kids said they'd love the pet forever! Well, forever did not happen.
> Instead, those pets ended their lives on a metal table in the back room
> of one of those horrifically smelly Los Angeles shelters. (I am not
> kidding about this. Go take a walk through North Central sometime. The
> nasty smell will hang on your clothes til you wash them.)
>
> And among the pets who do not get dumped, there are pets who get beaten
> for peeing in the house, pets who have their tails pulled and ears poked
> by unsupervised toddlers, pets who are lit on fire by sociopaths of
> various ages, pets who die on the road because no one made the slightest
> effort to confine or train them, pets who wind up as bait for fighting
> dog operations...the list goes on. The public does not often understand
> how widespread horrible deaths among small animals truly are. They grew
> up watching "Lassie" and firmly believe most dogs and cats live in these
> great, loving homes. Well, many do, but many do not, and you cannot tell
> from knowing someone socially whether or not they are a good home. How
> many of us have been shocked to learn a friend has ditched an animal at
> the shelter, someone we thought was "too nice" to do that? Or learned
> that someone with a Master's Degree, who should be "too smart" for this,
> has a cat that is not fixed shooting out unwanted kittens at an alarming
> rate? Most of us, I'm guessing. And of course said friend has
> rationalizations...because, you know, they are the only person ever to
> have to deal with moving with a pet, or allergy shots, or whatever, and
> it's just so hard and they really feel awful.
>
> Ellen, speaking of feeling awful, may I point out that most of your
> post on your blog is about your feelings? I'm going to be absolutely
> honest with you, so listen up: No one in animal rescue cares about your
> feelings. They have one intent: To ensure the dog is never in peril
> again and lives as good a life as possible, including proper medical
> care, until he dies of natural causes. That is the only intent of most
> rescuers. That is why they are called ANIMAL rescuers, not human
> psychiatrists. Their only interest in you is how well you will take care
> of the animal. That's it. That's the goal of animal rescue. If you take
> great care of the animal, we don't care anything else about you. You can
> be in a polygamous relationship, worship trees and hold radical
> political beliefs, but if you keep your pets forever and take them to
> the vet and don't let them get dragged down the street by the UPS truck,
> you get five stars from us.
>
> Ellen, you are not trained in screening adopters. I am. The ladies at
> Mutts & Moms are. Screening adopters is very enlightening and teaches
> you a great deal about human nature you would have preferred not to
> know. You will learn that people will lie about anything they can lie
> about. A family member with a conviction for animal abuse? Well gee
> shucks, we didn't know about that, even though it's our kid. A landlord
> that does not allow animals? Well, who knew that was on our lease! Golly
> gee. A drunken, loud, abusive family member that greets the rescuer
> doing the site check at the door? Damn, where did he come from? People
> lie to get animals, and they learn the right answers to give. They learn
> that they cannot say that they have ever dumped an animal at a shelter,
> that they should say the landlord is TOTALLY cool with that fourth cat,
> and that all of their animals are fixed, of course they are, the
> pregnant cat in the back room is just a stray they are oh-so-kindly
> taking care of. So, rescuers have learned to screen more carefully. We
> background check. We call the landlord. We ask to see the lease. Every
> rescue I know forbids rehoming without prior permission. This is not an
> unusual condition. It is absolutely standard. Some people think we're
> overdoing it but we take the steps we feel are necessary to protect the
> pet. And that's why we have a legal contract that you, the adult, must
> sign before you get the pet. Your hairdresser may be a great home, but
> you didn't give her the chance to prove that. Or perhaps you knew she'd
> fail the screening and therefore took matters into your own hands? We
> will never know.
>
> Ellen, legal contracts are not foreign to you nor are they foreign to
> your girlfriend. Neither of you is a cashier from a Quik Stop in East
> Texas. You two sign legal contracts for every single thing you do in
> your professional lives and many things in your personal lives. I am
> sure you have a lawyer. Why did he or she not review the contract before
> Portia signed it if you were unclear about the terms?
>
> The fact is, you weren't unclear. You just didn't read the contract OR
> you knew what was in it but you decided you knew better than the rescue
> and you were going to place that dog - which did not work out for you
> for some reason you have not disclosed, but I'm guessing it's a reason
> that could also cause your hairdresser to want the dog gone, it usually
> is. Well, Ellen, you didn't have the legal right to do so, and it was
> NOT the best decision for the dog to be placed in an unscreened home.
>
> If your hairdresser wanted to adopt the dog, all you had to do was
> return the dog to the rescue and tell them that someone else would like
> to apply for ownership. Not hard. You didn't do that. Instead, you just
> skipped the process - much like Britney not bothering to get a
> California driver's license, perhaps you thought the rules did not apply
> to you. That was a choice. Now you have made a further choice to act
> like a 5 year old. You went online and trashed the rescue and whined
> about your hurt feelings and emotionally manipulated the public in an
> attempt to get the dog given back to the home you picked out for it.
> Well, that went a little too far. You forgot that some of your audience
> is crazies that sit at home all day watching daytime TV and now they are
> sending death threats to the rescuers. Wonderful. See, this entire
> situation could have been avoided if you had simply taken the time to
> read what I am sure is a one page contract. And if you didn't want to be
> bound to any terms, for god's sake get a dog off Craigslist or from the
> animal shelter. Again, you had a choice. If two little girls are sad
> today, YOU, Ellen DeGeneres, are the person who is at fault. Look in the
> mirror, sunshine. Nobody should have given them that dog and represented
> to them that it was their dog when legally it could not have been their
> dog. You gave them the legal equivalent of stolen property.
>
> I've repossessed animals, and I've also taken them back - again per my
> contract - when the owner honestly came to me and said it wasn't working
> out. The goal of responsible rescue is ensuring the animal's safety
> forever, not on the day you pull them from the shelter, or off the
> slaughter lot. You, Ellen, interfered with that goal - and you got
> called on it. Grow up and stop whining already.

Hi Ellen.. My wife and I for several years have volunteered as a foster home for a golden retriever rescue organization. Included in the adoption contract is a provision that if the adopter can no longer keep the rescue, the dog will be returned to our care and custody. My wife and I MAKE THAT provision VERY CLEAR at the time we turn over a foster to its new family. In order to be approved the prospective adopter has to submit an application and then have a home visit by one of our members.
Then a meeting between the adopters, the foster and ourselves will be set up. We are ADVOCATES for the dog.Its welfare and future at that time are solely in our hands. Nothing is fool proof, but this procedure seems to work the best for our rescue dogs, and is standard for most rescues.

I think that Ms.DeGeneres should be ashamed of herself! As an owner of a rescued dog I understand the importance of the rule that these agencies have and ask people to follow. If you don't plan on following those rules you should get a dog elsewhere. The attitude that somehow because she is famous she should be treated differently is horrible. To go on her show and grab for sympathy and inflame people that may do somthing violent the the owner of the rescue organization is irresponsible. She is also not setting a very good example for the two little girls she gave the dog to. They should have to learn that bad things happen when people NO MATTER HOW RICH THEY ARE don't follow the RULES>

My wife and I have worked with a local animal rescue/adoption group for years. We learned a long time ago that rescue personnel have to use common sense and understanding at times while looking out for the wellbeing of the furkids. Blindly following a contract without being flexible enough to adjust to the specific situation is going to cost a number of animals a chance at life in good homes. This group should have sat down with Ellen and the hairdresser's family and calmly discussed what would be in the best interest of Iggy. In the interview the head of Mutts and Moms gave she talked and looked like an unbalanced twit. Thank heavens that most rescue groups have intelligent staff who put the care of their animals ahead of their own agenda. Yes, Ellen could have handled it better, but professionals with experience in animal adoptions should be able to handle situations like this in a diplomatic and compassionate way. This was not done by Mutts and Moms' owners. If I didn't know better I would think that they were acting in a deliberately stupid manner to sabotage their own group. Professionals should have enough sense to handle adoption problems like this intelligently. If I had behaved like this I would have been asked to leave my rescue group. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that this was the worst way to deal with this adoption problem.

Maybe Ellen you should not display such a over dramatic show against people that take care of the innocent throw aways [iggy]. i have rescued many there is never enough people or homes needed; leave the poor dog alone. those pic of iggy look like she or he is very unhappy [worked with animal behaviorists] in a bath water clothes many dogs don't like water or clothing. worked with abused abandaned pets friends need an intervention to intergrate the dog into place with cats. Why make this organization as evil and put on a big show that you care! you have so much money could build a rescue group yourself like many of us would like to have. Leave this poor helpless dog alone and these good people that REALLY do care unlike you. GO PICK ON OR PLAY WITH MEN IN TRESS!

Maybe Ellen you should not display such a over dramatic show against people that take care of the innocent throw aways [iggy]. i have rescued many there is never enough people or homes needed; leave the poor dog alone. those pic of iggy look like she or he is very unhappy [worked with animal behaviorists] in a bath water clothes many dogs don't like water or clothing. worked with abused abandaned pets friends need an intervention to intergrate the dog into place with cats. Why make this organization as evil and put on a big show that you care! you have so much money could build a rescue group yourself like many of us would like to have. Leave this poor helpless dog alone and these good people that REALLY do care unlike you. GO PICK ON OR PLAY WITH MEN IN TRESS!

Hi Ellen, I and My Sister and her partner, we both have a dog. I have prevousily (BEFORE i MOVED AND GOT A DOG) adopted a cat in California (when I was living there) from a shelter (In San Jose) AND HAD TO GIVE IT TO SOMEONE ELSE BECAUSE IT DID NOT ADJUST FOR ME TO GO TO MY JOB EVERYDAY (AND IT WAS NOT GOOD FOR THE KITTY FOR ME BEING GONE SO LONG) AND THE SHELTER DID NOT COME TO ME AS IF i COMMITTED A CRIME.----------------tHIS IS SO HORRIBLE!!!--AND A NIGHTMARE---oH mY gOD---yOU KNEW THE PUPPY WOULD HAVE A GOOD HOME!---yOU HAVE MY SUPPORT!

ONE LESS BAD organization by that self interested cur of a woman Marina Batkis and her soon defunct sham of an org, means that the ones that truly run well will take over. Seeya you selfish ... what was the wordd???

Hai Ellen

Luckly, i tought do you have a tought and you do have one
look when people have food in their teeth,i think
that are different reasons for,maybe no body say enything,of the told it but he of her thinks whats the metter with that,i dont care,of he of her thinks i let it sit in my teeth than when i get hunger i have always something to eat??????
that are a couple of tought.
then toilet paper that is a whole different tought, toilet paper on you shoe how is that possible?????i tought maybe that you had first something on you shoe.
i thought chewing gum,something that stick!!!!!!
yes that is funny,toilet paper on you shoe,i think that everybody must laugh.
then you dress out the car door,i tought that is
simply stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sorry Ellen i tought,no i think i"am a liitle bit corny

Yes, by all means, lets hope that the shelter is closed.

Let's pray that a group that devotes every spare moment of their time and effort to saving dogs is stopped in its tracks.

Let's cheer when their doors are closed, leaving one less group to rescue hundreds of dogs a year from death or cruelty at an unfit owner's hands.

Let's celebrate when the hundreds of dogs, many of whom suffered all their lives and would have been placed into good, loving homes by the group will now be killed in an 8x8 concrete room by someone who is thinking about their lunch break while they do it.

Let's run gleefully through the streets as the pups close their eyes for the last time, take their last breaths, and think their last confused thoughts as their lives slip away because this group was not there to save them.

Yes, folks, this is a moment to cheer hurrah because one side of a story was told very calculatedly on television and a whole group of people who want to help animals find loving homes was harassed into shutting down as a direct result of Ellen's on-air plea.

Yeah, this is a moment to be self-righteous and proud, for sure.

I'm guessing that the two girls at the center of this storm have parents who are in the home. So, what is the problem with them having Iggy? I was raised with dogs, my kids and grandkids have always had dogs. Children caring and loving pets make them better parents. It teaches them responsibility in a way that cannot be duplicated any other way. Mutts and Moms let you adopt Iggy BECAUSE of your celebrity status. They obviously thought that your adopting Iggy would be great publicity for them. Now that they are in the center of this firestorm, they say you are using your celebrity status to get back at them. This rule should be inforced on a case by case basis. The fact that they adopted Iggy out so quickly after getting him back makes me very suspicious of their motives. Has anyone checked them out?

To "Concerned Mother" -- The question you need to be asking is NOT "How could the shelter do that to those 2 little girls," but rather "Who is RESPONSIBLE for creating this no-win situation in the first place by violating the contract? No one else but Ellen ... These little girls never would have been heartbroken if Ellen had just obeyed the terms of the contract.

you're character as a person is poor. You have put death threats on the person who is trying to do a good thing by saving animals.

Someone needs to save you from yourself. You are blinded by what you did.

Shame on all these people who have put written contracts and rules before 2 children's feelings. Why would a contract be more important than a human being? They should have did a background check on the family and left the dog there instead of cruelly taking it away from a family that loves the dog. What they did was inhumane I don't understand how they could do that to the two girls. Imagine how they feel knowing that their home isn't good enough for the dog!

Dear Ellen;
You were totally out of line in creating a scene about the dog.
It is standard practice for rescue groups and shelters and reputable breeders to require the same kind of contract you signed.
These people spend tireless hours working to find good homes for animals. You need to send them a huge $$$$ donation.
PJ Mill

Very well said Gloria Connolly. My heavens people. There are many other things going on in this world today to be crying about. Dogs are wonderful animals; I do love them. But, the dog will be fine and so will the girls. Back to reality please.

Dear, dear Ellen,
I just wrote another post, but I did not comment about "the Iggy factor". I am so totally behind you and what you're doing. It's hard to believe that someone would take a precious little animal out of a GOOD home, just to give it to another home. Got to be SO confusing to Iggy. I pray that Monica has a change of heart and will change her ways of doing things. She has a right to run her business the way she wants to, but I think she did this just to get some publicity...not caring whose lives she hurt. If she knows anything about you at all, she knows that you would NEVER have given Iggy to anyone that would not provide Iggy with a good, loving home.
Shame on her! I'm glad you shared with us what had happened. Bless your heart!!! And my heart went out to you.
I love your show...I really love you and think that you're a very warm, kind and gracious person!
God bless you!
Marci

Although your heart was in the right place and I adore you & and your show, you violated the shelter's contract when you took it upon yourself and gave Iggy to someone else. The shelter's contract was very clear in stating that if things didn't work out with you and your rescued dog, then you were to return him to the rescue organization. Can you imagine if all adoptive pet parents did as you did? These poor pets who have been shuffled around from home to home need the protection of an organization such as Mutts and Moms, and when you decide that you don't need to honor their well-intentioned contract, you put hundreds of shelter animals at risk and a dedicated organization whose whole purpose centers on finding a "forever family" for their furry friends in a bad light, thus jeopardizing future adoptions. Shame on you.

Has anyone ever noticed the restaurant/gas-station/airport/public restroom stalls??? I usually take the handicapped one as the stools are higher and I'm tall.
Without a doubt...the stool, is setting RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CRACK in the door. What's that about??? It HAD to be a man that designed the restrooms and gave no thought to women's privacy.
Why are the cracks so wide? Why are the paper rolls usually so LOW, you have to almost lay on the floor (yuk) to spin the wheel to retrieve the paper. Notice the next time you're in one of these restrooms, "placement of the stools". I think we should get some kind of a committee going to "correct stool placement" in restrooms. Anyone with me on this? Or am I the only one that's noticed this little error???
Marci

I too was a victim of animal rescue people. This has hurt me for many years. I drove by Pets Mart and saw the local German Shepard Rescue out to show dogs and find homes for them. My truck window was stuck closed so I opened the door to ask the Rescue how would I get one of their dogs.Just as fast as I asked the question dog named Lobo immediately chose me. He was a beautiful German Shepard (about 85 lbs) 3 years old, ready to be adopted, jumped into my truck and sat on my lap licking me and won't get out of my truck. The "keeper" at the time was surprised at the dogs actions toward me. It seemed to make her angry that the dog wanted to stay with me. I own 1.7 acres in the county for 8 years, lived in the county for 20 local mortgage lender and wanted a German Shepard dog (that's the reason I stopped in the first place) I asked her how would I adopt lobo it appears he wants me and I want him. She told me loud and angry THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN! (yelling at me like I did something wrong) YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE BACK GOUND CHECK AND THAT TAKES ABOUT 3 MONTHS(worked for a bank an extensive on had been done) AND LOBO WILL HAVE A HOME BY THEN. She was the director and her actions shocked even the volunteers working with her that day. The people were embarrassed that she treated me the way she did. " I think the "soup nazi" way they handle the adoption has to stop! There is more to say, I just wanted you to know my story! thanks diane

Dear Ellen,
Your kindness and concern for others cannot be questioned.

You were kind enough to take in a dog, you realized there were children who would love to have a PET. Children and Pets go together, that is what makes this world a better place. A child gains so much by having a pet. A companion to care for, love and respect. Children need pets to learn about life.

Do you know the real problem is in this situation? This is a great example of how society is breaking down today. These so-called do- gooders who place dogs obviously have overstepped the boundaries of their own lack-luster authority.

They never had power before, but now they feel they can intrude into the lives of others and make demands. They are the ones with the problem. Not you, the children or the pet. By the way, for anyone who thinks Ellen disregarded the Contract, you had better think again. Once a contract is signed and OWNERSHIP takes place, the SELLER has no CLAIM.Once you have taken ownership of a product, pet, car, WHATEVER, you can make other arrangements accordingly. It is not as if you were opening the door to your home and tossing the dog out on the street.

I stand with you Ellen.
Unfortunately Ellen, you live in La La Land and the Judges in your area are notorious for stepping into the lives of others and making them worse, lets hope these idiots at the shelter do not have brains enough to cross the street to the courthouse.

I don't think alot of people understand what agencies like Mutts & Moms are about. What they try to do are to protect animals from abusive situations. What you did with Iggy was out of love, but not everyone does. They get a new pet and then realize they do not want it. How many stories do we hear of animal abandoment. A number of years ago, I was getting into my truck, it was a stormy and raining day, I heard a nose and at my feet was a kitten, it ran into my arms, luckily I worked with a woman who loved cats and was able to take it home and care for it. If this kitten whould have been under the care of Mutts & Moms, the owners whould have been charged.
They have rules and they should be respected and followed. All they are trying to do is protect the animals. I've no doubt that the home you gave Iggy to was a loving one, but if they start letting this happen and break their rules and make exceptions, people who cannot keep the animal they adopted will think that it is o'k to give the animals to any home and unfortunetly there are bad people out there. I think you should respect and follow the rules of this organization, even though you think it is unfair, think about what they do. Offering protection to animals.

Ellen you are such a wonderful, grounded, compassionate person. Funny, great and everyone just loves you.

I am so upset about Iggy the dog, that dog belongs to those children and they should have it back. Its in a great home and we need to start a petition. I am sick of people saying that it has to do with your Celebrity. No it is the princple, it makes no sense, they are complete idots. There are so many animals in this world that are neglected, abused and it is terrible.If someone finds a great family for a pet especially with kids its so wonderful. Lets fight this, get the petition going!!!! Love you Ellen and your cute little Mamma too!!!

I'm sorry but am I the only to feel that ED overreated only for rating purposes? Sure I love dogs like the rest of the world. But I think there's a heck of a lot more things happening in the world to cause such a breakdown on national television. I mean I can see if it was about the little 3 year girl who was raped while being videotaped....that's enough to make the average person cry but for a dog, come on. The kids will get over it. The dog will forget it. And ED will continue with her show. Perspective people!

Dear Ellen:

Here's the way I see it, according to the law, dogs are considered property so if you paid for property, in any way, then, that property belongs to you, and you can decide to will it, give it, loan it, or whatever to others and that contract is voidable. Does this make sense to anyone? Contracts are voidable because they conflict with the law, so check it out. I love animals sooo much, and the director of that shelter could have bent her rule and investigated the family you gave Iggy to. That would be a win-win situation,but it seems she is just a stubborn willful woman, who wants her way period.

Well said Samantha!!

I love you Ellen and your love of animals brings tears to my eyes! You are the best and I will always support you. Iggy the dog is so cute and needs to be back with the people that love it!!!

I am writing in regards to several comments. First Mona or Monica.....You don't have any children do you!?!...and obviously you never were one (maybe you spawned) I remember when I was a child the loss of my pet was emotionally painful..I didn't remember life without him. You must not care for animal as much as most..they become part of your family....as for those who say they understand about the policy for not having anyone in the house under 14...my daughter is nine and has own her own horse since she was 3 years old..she knows every bump or scratch on that horse.. she points out the littlest scratch and talks to the barn manager(on her own) to make sure the horses he is turned out with are a good match. She is now riding other horses for girls who are away @ college.. there are a dozen of adults they could ask, but they entrust this nine year old bacuse they see the love she has for these animals..We also have a dog,turtle and cat @ home in which she cares for with out being told....and always goes overboard with care and affection for them...face it most adults who adopt have to work a full days work, the animals are left for that full day. My daughter is home by 3 and playing with her animals and friends together. I feel it is not the age but the loving heart the PERSON has...face it just because your an adult does not make you responsible... they say children are a product of their enviroment..so if the child is not fit to adopt the adult raising that child must not be. Animal adoption agencies are missing out on some great loving homes for pets that otherwise would not have one...

Shame on you for using your celebrity to try to get your way. That dog already has a new home - in a month those girls will have forgotten all about him - they had him for less than 3 weeks. I am an animal lover too, but I think that someone should feel sorry for the poor woman who is trying to do what she can to protect those poor creatures. Speaking of animals, were those crocodile tears??????

On a side note. I live in Texas. If Mutts and Moms had come into my home and tried to take my dog,
I WOULD HAVE SHOT THEM ON SITE. We still have the right to protect our property in Texas.

HEY ANIMAL SHELTER WORKERS. My email is Samanthax@austin.rr.com. I would love to hear from you IDIOTS. MONA, MONICA

THIS IS FOR ALL YOU ANIMAL SHELTER WORKERS. YOU ARE NOT GODS.

I have three dogs of my own. They are large inside dogs and I would protect them with my life but I am clear about something youall apparently aren't.
THEY ARE NOT PEOPLE.
When A SHELTER REALEASES AN ANIMAL TO AN INDIVIDUAL, THE SHELTER DOESN'T STILL OWN THE ANIMAL. I don't care what contract she signed. There isn't a court in this country ( except the 9th district) that would uphold such a document. They had NO RIGHT to walk into a private home and choose where that animal should live. I hope Ellen sues the pants off of Mutt and MOMS and BANKRUPTS THEM. They don't deserve to have any access to animals. They are the type of zealots that would rather kill the animal than let it have a home THEY DON'T DEAM WORTHY.

hi ellen pls dont cry pls pls pls i am begging you. Icant watch to see you reduce to tears but i want you to understand that u r not alone i m always with you & i support you in all the decisions you take. you wanted iggy to live happy & i m sure evri1 would understand this & they will support you in ur fight for iggys &the 2 girls happiness Pls pls pls pls take my advice & dont cry if u cry then u r making ur fans cry

Dear Ellen,
I love your show and my kids do to. My boyfriend tell me all the time to turn the channel but when I leave the room to do something he left watching it and all you can hear is him laughing outloud, but then I say something to him he tell me to turn the channel but of cource you know that that never happend because I'm a really big fan of your. The story about iggy really broke my heart, they shoud just be glad that iggy has a great home and that he is not back in the sheilter. a happy home is better then no home I think. well I just wanted to tell you that your show ROCKS and to keep on keepin on like Glades always says.
Your BIGS fan Angie

Good gawd! Give the dog back. I think this shelter deserves every thing it gets. The shelter is the one that is beckening all this "unwanted" attention. I'm sorry the woman is getting death treats but messing with a child and her dog is enough to make alot of people very angry. Ellen, you are wonderful and the world needs more people like you. Mutts and Mom's.... I pray you close. The way you handled this situation would make me NEVER want to deal with an agency like yours that is so insensitive to families and children.

The world is watching~

God Bless~

Janey

I AGREE WITH MONICA!

I have never written a post for anything but feel so strongly about this issue that I had to write.
1) You adopted a dog and signed a contract.
2) Whether the adoption agency abided by their own rules (by inspecting your house) are up to THEM not YOU.
3) You broke the contract and have used your celebrity to not only hurt the agency but you have ruined the chances of any of their dogs getting adopted now because they had to shut down their business (at least temporarily), so you bit your nose off to spite your face.
4) You lost one more fan

Posted by Monica | October 18, 2007 3:47 AM

Hi Ellen, So sorry about all of this "mess", and you broke my heart when I saw you in tears but, related soooooo much. You have always spoken about your love of animals and I just cannot understand why this is all happening to you. I have adopted several times from the "pound" here in Canada and we also have to sign adoption papers and have them neutered/spayed if they are not, but I do not believe there is such a strict follow-up on the adoption. I have never been contacted after......why would this organization do that on you???
Well, I wish the best and hope the girls will fair well....Bless all of you,
Hugs, Peggy

hi ellen,
i just want to say whenever i watch you on television, you remind me of Carson, in the show Queer Eye for The Straight Guy. You both never fail to make me laugh : ) i am hoping that the dog problem would end soon. whatever happens, we still see you as the person who gives happiness to our daily lives : )

I have never written a post for anything but feel so strongly about this issue that I had to write.
1) You adopted a dog and signed a contract.
2) Whether the adoption agency abided by their own rules (by inspecting your house) are up to THEM not YOU.
3) You broke the contract and have used your celebrity to not only hurt the agency but you have ruined the chances of any of their dogs getting adopted now because they had to shut down their business (at least temporarily), so you bit your nose off to spite your face.
4) You lost one more fan

Im an artist. I love painting and when Im in the zone I get paint everywhere, all over my fingers,on my pants,on the table,on the floor,on the cat. Im a mess. My friends think its the perfect time to tell me Ive got something on my face.'Higher,nah more to the left'. Me sitting there oblivious to why they are laughing. I havent got the 'theres something in your teeth'. Yeh that would be an interesting taste test.
Love ya show. It sucks not getting it live in New Zealand but its better then not getting it at all. Keep laughing the good laugh.

Ellen,

We who work in rescue fight each and every day to save the lives of unwanted and abandoned pets. You may have "dabbled" in rescue and placement, but you will never know the atrocities that we see when an animal has been placed in an inappropriate home. Animal rescuers have years of experience in noting the "red flags" that come up in conversations with potential adopters and of being able to screen out any situations that may not be right for a particular animal in a new home. You have tried to call upon the public for sympathy in this situation and it has worked to some degree, among the ignorant who have no idea of what is actually involved in rescue and placement. Just because a little girl is crying does not make that a great home for any particular animal. You overstepped your boundaries and did exactly what we try to prevent with our LEGAL AND BINDING AND PROSECUTABLE CONTRACTS. How would you like it if some one just disregarded YOUR CONTRACT because they thought they KNEW BETTER!? You have shown a complete lack of respect toward the organization who took care of Iggy until you adopted him...and a complete disregard for rules and laws. MOST times there are many people standing in line for a particular animal who have already been screened by experts in this field. If you could not work with this poor dog in regard to your cats,as any intelligent person would do.perhaps by consulting a behavioralist before handing him off to the next person.then you should have respected your contract.returned him to the rescue and let the next person in line who was screened adopt him. You are a disappointment and have tried to gain sympathy with the general public who do not know so much as a flea about animal rescue,shelters,and adoption.How loud would you scream if you had been disregarded this way!!?? It would be all over the papers and media! Do not respond to this if you do not have any experience in dealing with the DAILY horrors that happen to animals that are not wanted or abandoned. You owe a HUGE apology to the organization from which you adopted Iggy.you have encouraged any one who signs a binding contract to disregard it "if they feel like it".

The worst personal faux pas is the skirt in the back of the pantyhose thing. My friend Gidget walked all the way through the Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas that way. It was just when thongs were gaining popularity. Telling her was just the kind of news you don't want to deliver to a friend. Sorry hon, don't believe them when they say "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"!

Just learned about the dog issue. So sorry for your saddness, and the childrens. Pets are so important.

Lost my cat (20 years) a while back and recently lost my x husband (love of my life). I am finally ready for another cat. Some people don't really understand how very important animals are to us, and we to them. I am not a nut, just a little nutty.

Your open emotion touched me. Forget about your celebrity, remain solid and true. It resounds, perhaps more than you know.

I would maybe just try and keep it light. As light as possible. And apologize profusely, again, and let the agency know that you support their efforts, and that you're not wanting a battle, you just want the situation handled so that Iggy is back with his family. I mean, there should be some way around their contract. I'm not saying you should go flaunt your money in their face or whatever, and use that kind of leverage. But just let them know that you're not against them, you're wanting the same goals as they want. And be as sympathetic and honest as possible. And make it easy for them to bend the rules so it works. Just keep explaining the situation and being honest and patient. I know it's sad. But I'll bet with the publicity this story gets, they'll see that it's a stupid and cruel thing they did. But you have to be delicate about it. It was probably not a good thing to break down about it. But you're human, you have emotions, you care, and you did the right thing. It's just the second you show your weakness and break down like that, people leap on it like flies to you know what. It's better to emanate the positive, and just erase all the obstacles. You're a wonderful positive catalyst for change. You warm people's hearts every day, and get old ladies to dance to Justin Timberlake. You are a strong woman who can make good things occur in this world, just by keeping very light about stuff. Keep that lightness. Get enough sleep. Eat right. Take a walk. Look at things around you. Remember to breathe. And when you breathe. Breathe in whatever it is, good or bad, and always breathe out the good. I mean, as much as possible. So who cares about one moment of weakness. It just means you're real. You're not wooden. I'm sure things will work out. Just give it some space, persist, but gently, and respectfully. like you did. I'm not saying you weren't respectful. You were. It's just when you react, people feed off of the reactions. and it's the laws of attraction. so focus on the good and love your enemy. you'll see he/she/they/the animal society is really not the enemy after all. Everyone's in the same boat. Believe it or not.

We watched your show when you opened your heart about the dog taken from your friends daughter. This show really touched our hearts. We are also dog lovers having 5 that live in our home with us and we breed Top Quality show and pet Labrador Retreivers. We are expecting a litter of all Yellow puppies 10/20/07 and would be honored if you would allow us to donate a puppy to your friends family. We donate a puppy out of each litter to "Chips" who are a local company who train dogs to help the handicaped and we would love to donate one to this poor littel girl, as we all know to well what it is like to lose your pet let alone have it taken from you.
Please think about our offer. We have pictures on our web site of the Mother and Father of this litter if you would like to look at them.
Please let us help this family get smiles back on thier daughters face.
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Ellen tried to do something out of the kindness of her heart and look at whats happened??? I don't think it was the best idea to come out on the show and talk about it. Simply because whats happened happened. Now people are bashing the rescue and the contracts shelters have. Yeah, I think that shelter should of gone and checked the home and allowed them to keep the dog. I understand the reason that is in the contract though. we work to keep those animals safe at shelters and want to know they continue to be when not with us. I understand the frusturation when someone gives up or returns an animal that they've adopted. You see those dogs and cats every day. In cages. Walked if volunteers come that day otherwise spending 24 hours in a cage or kennel. You hear peoples lame excuses for surrendering their animals day after day after day. You do get jaded. Personally I adopted a dog who harassed the heck out of my cats for almost 2 months. We worked on it. Day in and day out and now they are all pals. Of 3 years. It was'nt ideal at first, but I was willing to take the time to do everything I possibly could to make things work before ever considering giving up my new dog. I'm not sure how long Ellen kept the dog and maybe she should of taken more time to allow an adjustment. But jeez. So she did'nt. She's human. She did'nt put the pup out on the street. She did'nt return it to the shelter where you just hope all your animals find homes. She found a home. Her biggest mistake was coming on to her show about it. Now the public has blown the entire thing out of proportion and everyone is up on their own soap box. I hope things work out nicely somehow. Ellen does a lot of great things and shoudl'nt be hated for this. As for the shelter. You really cant' be upset with them for keeping up their end of the bargain. Again they could of worked something out. But,now if they do that it will make everyone else feel they don't need to follow that contract. This could lead to a lot of misplaced or uncaring homes. Idealy we want to see that puppy go back to the kids, but this is'nt an ideal world. It's a difficult situation and I have mixed up feelings about it. I just wish everyone would quit casting stones and get on with it.

Ellen, please don't cry again on your show.. I was having my breakfast.. I was hungy.. and when I saw you cry, I also was in tears and lost my appetite...
I cried with you... and you know.. you didnt' even stage that...... I am jokin.....
my heart goes out to you ...
press on with your fight with making the kids take on the dog that you gave them.. can you imagine if every child on earth was to be taken their pacifier away when they needed it? thwart on justice ..
love you Ellen..
oh yeah I told you that earlier.. well. I just told you again.. so pfffffftttt

Hey Ellen.
so , who pays attention to detail in most contracts these days? okay.. most of us do... but what be the big hype of all this? You cared for Iggy, you even took "his balls" away..
He was not in the realm of your cats... so ? you did the best next thin possible... gave him to a loving caring home... by God did you get paid for the price of "caregiving"....
now then... if our government were to be so "orderly" on child caring, now there would be a scandal..
I am all for you ... I love you ... don't change anything about you.. so please dont' go the way Oprah did.. really.... we don't tune into her or rachel or phil..
please be you
I stand by you
Rxx

Ellen,

I do feel for you. I feel like you were trying to do the right thing but you did sign a contract.

I'm sure all this publicity has hurt the organiztion you adopted from. I do think they should of worked with you before pulling the dog from the girls. They could of done a home check of the new home. Although, they would need to do this with anyone else that would rehome one of their animals and yes I do volunteer and I'm a Board Member for a rescue group and I feel like we would do this if this clause was in our contract which it isn't.

There are many dogs in shelters that are returned every day because people move, have a baby, go into an apartment, go into nursing home, owners pass away etc. Many of these dogs/cats are only held for 3 to 5 days before they are euthanized. I think you should just go to the shelter with the girls and rescue a puppy if the agency does not want to work with you. This will help to ease the girls pain.

I really hope it works out for you because I know you are a good person but it doesn't look too good right now.

Good Luck!!!

I was a fan of your show, until I saw the episode about “Iggy”. I have lost respect for you and for the public who are uneducated about policies, contracts, and animal issues in general.

I work at an animal shelter. Every single day we are faced with the same stories and excuses from pet owners. It is extremely difficult to bite our tongues when yet another animal is disregarded due to a person’s lack of knowledge of being a responsible pet owner. Of course we absolutely prefer an animal to be brought into a shelter verses being dumped on the side of a road to fend for itself, or hit by a vehicle, or harmed by a person or another animal.

It breaks my heart every single day to see so many homeless and unwanted animals and knowing full well that if people would stop to think about the huge responsibility it takes to be a pet owner, maybe situations like “Iggy’s” wouldn’t happen. Maybe our shelters wouldn’t be full of animals, maybe there wouldn’t be a need for euthanasia if people would spay or neuter their pets. Maybe people would boycott the animal breeders that are defeating our mission of decreasing the overpopulation of animals.

You have no clue as to the emotional, mental, physical stress and frustration we go through on a daily basis. Until you have worked in an animal shelter, you have no idea what it’s like and have no right to say about any animal organization that they are heartless or don’t have a life. Our life consists of taking care of the animals that you people can’t or don’t want to care for anymore. Our hopes are for an adopter to give them a home for life and to ensure if the animal is lost, we have the current owner information on file to notify them if they’re pet is found. Isn’t that the whole purpose for contracts and a microchip?!

Of course the mission is to place as many animals into loving environments as possible. However, it has to be done the right and LEGAL way.

My apologies if I don’t feel sorry for you, Ellen. To me you are just another pet owner that broke the rules, think you know it all as to what is or isn’t best for the animal. Celebrity or not bears no merit in my opinion. You chose to adopt another animal you didn’t have time for and disregarded the expectations you had agreed to per the contract.

Mutts and Mothers is going to get all they can out of this situation. ellen didn't even say what the rescue place was called, iam glad you let it out on the show it's nice to see that people in "hollywood" have feeling.

OK WHERE DO I START WELL LETS JUST SAY AMERICANS HA HA I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HEARD ANYTHING LIKE THIS "IGGY THE DOG THING" WHAT ON EARTH IS THE BIG DEAL THE DOG WENT TO A GOOD BLOODY HOME NOT LIKE ELLEN AND PORTIA LEFT IT IN THE STREET THE PEOPLE FROM THE ADOPITON AGENCY SHOULD BE GRATEFULL THAT THE DOG HAD BEEN GIVEN A GOOD HOME SOMETIMES ANIMALS JUST DONT GET ALONG, BUT AT LEAST THEY DID THE RIGHT THING. SOME PEOPLE DONT REALLY CARE LESS NOW DO THEY THEY JUST LEAVE THERE ANIMALS TO DIE THEY ARE THE ONES THAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE GETTING ANGRY WITH, NOT ELLEN LEAVE HER ALONE SHE DID NOTHING WRONG THERE IS MORE IMPORTANT THINGS IN THE WORLD TO BE MAKING NEWS HEAD LINES NOT ABOUT A DOG THAT WAS GIVING TO A GOOD HOME "GEE I AM TOTALLY AMAZED' BUT THEN AGAIN LIKE THE OLD SAYING GOES "ONLY IN AMERICA"

I love you dear . i am big hetero sexualhairy man that thinks the world could use a million more people like you. I always liked you since your beginings in show biz. Love ya! Bob leonard

Mona's email from 10/17 has REALLY GOT MY GOAT,
She needs to WAKE up and realize that SOME people adopt and rescue animals because THEY HAVE A HEART. MONA needs a CARDIOLOGIST to see what happened to hers. I hope SHE has good insurance too!!!!!

HOW RUDE AND INSENSITIVE, especially when Ellen was trying to do just ANOTHER thing to make some children happy!!!!!

MONA>>>>GET A LIFE!!!!!

I think you are terrific Ellen!! I can understand your being upset and you did say it was your fault......so quit calling her spoiled and thinking she is above the law! This could have happened to anyone. I have a hard time believing that this so-called shelter is non-profit if they charged 3 grand for a dog that they probably got for free and sold over again. I also do not agree that a 14year old is not old enough to be responsible enough to have a dog in their house. Children MUCH younger are not going to harm an animal. I guess that is their rules and they have the right to make them....but there are many other places that sell dogs. I wouldn't make threats against them but I certainly would not deal with them.

Hi Ellen(Re:RIDICULOUS RULES)
Sam here; from Canada...
So who is the boss? & who took it upon themselves
to provide a good and nurturing home? That would be YOU ELLEN; and you, as an adoption parent of this animal, you hold the "right" to deal with the matters concerning this animal, as you see fit, and may this continue thru-out his/her life
BECAUSE...that's how adoption in HUMAN LIFE takes
place...so why is it any different for an animal than human, when it's the vulnerable that WIN in the long run. Ellen...my heart was with you all the way: tears or smiles, it doesn't matter, it matters that we are all on the same page...
Love ya lots & Thank-you for your honesty...SAM

I understand that the girls are attached to the dog- but can't they get another one. If the dog was dead they'd move on, so why not let them move on now? The poor shelter people are getting their names rubbed in the mud. They work hard for their business and now no one will want to go there. Thier getting life threats! This is ridiculous, get the girls a new dog and teach them how to move on with their lives.

Dear Ellen,

I love you and your show! You make me laugh and I know you are a very good person. You can just tell when someone is real and honest. I can't believe that Mutt & Mom's can't give in and give Iggy back to such a loving home. What is worng with them? It broke my heart to see you cry and to be so upset, but that is who you are sincere, good, and loving. I think Mutt & Mom's has gotten in so deep now that they just can't bring themselves to do the right thing, but I pray that they will.

Your fiend,
MaryAnn

"Fact is, a CONTRACT IS A CONTRACT.

Ellen broke it, and this is what happens when someone does so.

She should have done things the RIGHT way, not her way.

Stop whining! Its tedious and annoying.

Posted by Rosie"

Wow, you're really callous. Is that what you'd tell your kid if it happened to her? Just yell(since we all know thats what CAPS means) at her face 'a CONTRACT IS A CONTRACT' and 'Stop whining! Its tedious and annoying'??
The fact is this has nothing to do with ellen, and i haven't heard any whining in what little coverage i've seen. It's about a little girl, and if you think hiding behind a contract negates the fact that a child's heart was broken, then you have your priorities completely messed up. I would have done anything to put that puppy back in that crying girl's arms, and so should have whoever was in charge(unless the dog was in some kind of danger, which it doesn't seem like).
So stop being so heartless. It's sad and depressing.

Hang in there Ellen, everything will work out.

Hello Ellen,

I am President of a 501c3 org that rescues a rare breed. Our org. is very strict on our rules and regs, and all is lined out in our adoption contract. We require an adjustment time (30 days)which gives the new animal time to adapt to the residents.
It is in our contract to return the dog to rescue at our expense if the owner must relinquish the dog. We also as a licensed shelter have our own microchips that are kept in our shelter database with the rescue as the primary owner/contact for the life of the dog.
This is what any reputable rescue has in their contract...repeat CONTRACT.

Hi Ellen,
I absolutely love you by the way. You have a gift at making people feel happy and lightening
there hearts. I think you are absolutely the
best female comedian to date in history,, and
you are such a special person. I, also know
how it feels to try and do a good thing out of
pure intention to bring joy to a child or an
animal,, and the fact that this has turned into what it has, is absolute ridiculousness,, and I
think it is great that this particular rescue
shelter is exposed for being so cruel.,, and I also know this is not your intention,, but they were cruel for removing that precious dog from those children.... Who really
cares about a few words on such a contract,, as
age of children,, its not like the girls are 4 year olds,, and most children by the age of 7 or
8 get there first dog,, and its the rescue place
that is trying to get the attention,,, I know
for a fact that you just couldn't pretend to feel
happy when you were in the throws of this at that
exact moment and we can't control our emotions 100% of the time,, we have slip-ups! .. or as you
said,, buttons,, and sometimes the button is pressed so hard,, to not react,, is not the easiest thing to do,, and we are all human.

Dear Ellen:
For so many years you have made me laugh on days when I felt it impossible to smile. I owe you big time for that! You have been selfless and honest with us, your viewers.
It broke my heart to see you so upset about Iggy. But it proves yet again about just how honest you are. You have always shared with us your great love and passion you have for animals. This situation weighed heavy on your ever loving heart. You cry and bleed and put your pants on just like all of us do.
It would be wonderful if we were all born with a rule book but since we aren't we have to wing it. You did what you felt you had to do. Who could blame you? You went on the air and shared human emotion. I am certain your only thought in doing this was purely to help Iggy. If the agency was threatened perhaps they should rethink their "policy".
I am not the kind of person who would or could make threats. But my feeling is that some of your viewers felt your pain and made threats. I do not blame what they did on you. I don't even blame them. My gut tells me most if not all just wanted to help you. I know you did not air this with the expectations for your viewers to make those threats. Your were in your comfort zone your show and you winged it. I applaud you for the courage to show the public human emotion.
You give so much of yourself to so many. It angers me to hear people call you "spoiled". You worked hard for everything you have. You did it honestly too.
I believe Ellen was not being malicious. She just loves animals!!! PLEASE LEAVE ELLEN ALONE!

I am at work when this show is on...
I came across this article on my homepage and wanted to comment

PEOPLE NEED TO STAY OUT OF OTHER PEOPLE BUSINESS!! Ellen adopted a puppy and did what any decent moral person would do under the same circumstances. Oh, I'm sorry...for those of you dumb-asses that don't know the meaning of "Decent" or "Moral, allow me to define them for you:

DECENT 1. moral: conforming to accepted standards of moral behavior

MORAL 2. derived from personal conscience: based on what somebody's conscience suggests is right or wrong, rather than on what rules or the law says should be done

If it wasn't for some fat b*tch with nothing better to do, than to make others feel as miserable her life most likely is.

Ellen, You are a very good person with a great heart and soul. YOU KEEP ON DOING GOOD SISTER!!! DO NOT LET PEOPLE WITH BAD HEARTS MAKE YOU CRY. YOU MAKE SO MANY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE SMILE ALL THE TIME. YOU DID NOTHING MORALLY WRONG. SOME PEOPLE WILL DO ANYTHING FOR THEIR 15 MINS. OF SHAME...OR FAME WHATEVER.

-Kimberly E.
Cypress,California

How many of you posting to this blog volunteer for a rescue group?

I think it would be in the rescue's best interest to give the dog back to the family- the kids loved it,the dog was undoubtedly happy, you have apologized on NATIONAL TV, - let it go. Ellen was only thinking of the dog and the kids; her heart was in the right place. Taking the dog from the family and then placing it so quickly in another home was a mean, spiteful thing to do. The owner of the rescue should have been mature enough to accept Ellen's apology, and let it go. Ellen is NOT responsible for what her fans do ( death threats?!!)

Fact is, a CONTRACT IS A CONTRACT.

Ellen broke it, and this is what happens when someone does so.

She should have done things the RIGHT way, not her way.

Stop whining! Its tedious and annoying.

Dear Ellen,
I am dismayed that you are using your show to damage a private citizen's business and a good cause. I am disgusted that M&M is being harassed by your fans. I find it hilarious that you are touted to be an animal activist & show a picture of your steak lunch on your website?

This is the 3rd puppy you gave away?

Ellen, what gives? You do not get to decide what pup goes where on your whim. Maybe since your fans wanna run folks helping animals out of business, I should start my own Boycott Ellen Club and contact all of your Sponsors about my disgust with your behavior.
You owe a lot of people apolgies. Big.

This is the third dog that Ellen has changed her mind about and given back or away to someone else since her talk show has been on the air. I think it was the first season and she brought a small dog on the show that she had "rescued", later she gave it away, saying it did not get along with her cats. Another one she changed her mind about was a Yorkie poo. She had it, gave it back, later got the puppy again and then gave it away. She talks about what an animal lover she is but I don't think she gives any thought to how the pets might feel at being uprooted over and over again. I was a huge Ellen fan, but I am so disappointed in her. Today's tears on her show was probably out of guilt and concern for her image.

Ellen,

Unfortunately you DID sign the contract, and that does mean something. However, it seems the way they acted was totally out of line. I wonder if they call to check up on ALL the animals they adopt, or if they were just riding on the ' omg Ellen Degeneress is a client now! lets call her!!! coattail. After seeing the owner on access hollywood, I have to say...that was the WORST acting Ive ever seen. The fakest tears, and all the talk about money...and how much she has to spend on her dogs. It sickened me. It was almost like a teenager piling on the BS before asking dad for the credit card.
They have defeated the ONE purose they claim to uphold.....finding a home for the dog. Tonight, the dog is in a cage, as is all the dogs in her facility. Tonight they will not get to snuggle next to a girl or boy who love them, because she has made it about her...and not them.

Ellen,

everyone is comminting on saying negative things, well if you had truly thought out what you wanted to say, you would see that what YOU started was very negative......they only did what they thought was right, and following the rules of the contact....

The girls will get over it.....give them another puppy, and they will "fall in love" with the new one. The dog will get to go to a new home where the people feel will get the love he needs.

You where wrong in bring the dog into a place where there were other anmials (cats!!....got to love those kitties...), and not giving it more time for them to get actulamated to each other. Kitties will become tolarent of the dog....they wil alow him to live for the time being.... (I am a kittie lover....they are great), but also have had dogs, and the cats will allow them into the home when they realize it's not going any where!!!

Ellen, This Mutts and Mothers organization is a joke. If the dog is happy in a home where he is being taken care of that is all their concern should be. So you signed a paper and made a mistake. They could have simply fixed the paperwork and fixed the mistake. Why would the take the dog away from it's family. I truly think that they are just in this for the money. Shame on them. I truly hope you get the dog back because they are being extremely unfair and have obviously lost the focus of their goals.

i dont think Ellen thought she was above anyone else or immune from the rules! Maybe by saying and reacting how she did on the show can get things changed! there shouldn't be any reason the foundation couldn't just give the dog to the loving family that would show it lots of love!
GO ELLEN !!!!!!!!!!!

Ellen,
I feel for you, dont worry about the negative things others have said ! you truely have a huge and caring heart! keep doing what you do, you do a great job at it! and if it means bringing up something that happened to you, airing it on your show to get the point across,, you do it! more power to ya! i love watching you everyday!
ps...
you should show more of your audience dancing! it is always hilarious!
take care!

I have a question for terri and kim. Do the two of you work for mutts and moms? because you sure sound just like the heartless people that work there and I dont care how much time they volunteer they obviously dont care about the type of home the dogs go to.

hello paris/rosei....i mean ellen, (wow....I couldn't tell which one you were!!)

you signed the contact....just like all these people who now can not afford the homes they could not afford, and had them taken away from them....you too, did not read the contract. You are not above the LAW!!! you have done so much harm now to this aminal rescue. cry cry cry...just because you think you are above it all. Shame on you airing your perosnal life on your show, (and a GREAT SHOW at that!!). I love your show and your talanet at making people laugh! You are truly a funny person.

BUT next time you have personal issue, just don't go on that day....they can do a re-run!!! get past the emotion.......you make better decisions after the emotion....

No Ellen, I don't think you are like Paris and Rosie, but you are getting close to it.

I am so very sorry to hear about the situation with Iggy. I know it was probably heart-wrenching to make the decision to place Iggy in your friend's home in the first place. I'm sure you did not make the decision lightly, and felt you were doing the best thing for your cats, home and for Iggy. It sounds like Iggy was placed in a loving, caring home, and to have her snatched away like that seems very heartless. I understand organizations must have rules, but you'd think they could have used common-sense and been reasonable about this.

It's not like you abandoned Iggy or placed her in a dangerous situation. Moms and Mutts should be ashamed of themselves!

I was wondering if you could respond back to me about a question I have....What happened to the other D.J....Johnny???? Just curious..I like Stryker but I was wondering where is Johnny???
Thanks so much

Ellen,
I am so sorry, that the human condition has gotten to the point that we don't have feelings for the other person anymore..
I am a daughter, a mother, a grandmother and a great grandmother...All of these generations have had the dog, the cat, gold fish, mouse,rabbit and I could go on..For a child these things are so very special..and they learn so much..
I am sorry that these people feel that you have to be a certain age,to care and love a pet..
Iggy, with your great care was given all of that..
I say shame on them!!!!!!!!!
God Bless You, for careing...
Karla Linder
Shelton, Wa.

Ellen - Sometimes even though we smile on the outside, the inside isn't always feeling the same. Sometimes our hearts are so heavy that we just want to yell and scream and let the hurt out, but we smile instead. You have faced an event in your life that has caused undue stress and pain and hurt and when we are faced with things like this it is so hard to put on a happy face when inside we are hurting inside. I admire you for the show you did and while your pain was apparent, you still managed to smile. There are times in life that we have to go through things that we don't understand and we feel helpless to make it better. We walk on and do what we have to do while inside our hearts are heavy. What you did was such a wonderful giving thing and you had no clue as to the outcome of how this would turn out. You assumed that by your giving unselfishly and with love that this would turn out exactly perfect. How very unfortunate for all involved that because of mumbo jumbo legalities, this poor dog and all involved has to suffer. If this agency is compassionate enough to find homes for helpless animals, it should have been thrilled that you found such a loving home with people who have given Iggy the love and attention he so deserves. This unfortunate episode was beyond your control, it is not about a piece of paper, it is about love and compassion and the bottom line is that Iggy found a home that would give him the love he needs. What you need to do now is know that this is in Gods hands and to "Let Go and Let God" and in his time he will take care of this. Have faith that tomorrow is a new day and even though we are faced with diversities in our lifes, when the sun shines and begins a new day, our hearts heal a little at a time. With each day that passes the hurt lessens and we are able to feel our hearts smile again. This too shall pass and in the end it will work out because you did something out of love and God will see that and he will take care of this for you. Know that what you did was from your heart and when we give from our hearts we give a piece of ourselves. Soon your heart will match the smile that you carry on your face. Keep up the faith and trust in God to carry this through. Take care and God Bless.

Tammy

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I feel for you Ellen....

I rescued an adorable maltese/poodle named PEBBLES. She was 1 yr old at the time. The ladies from the Pet Mobile who interviewed my husband and I, also interviewed my then 8yr old son, to see how he behaved around her.
He was kind and loving to the puppy and they allowed us to adopt her... even though they also have the minimum age rule for children.

I understand that it is a safety issue, but I think it was a tad harsh on those representatives to automatically think the worst and make such a deal about taking the dog from the girls!! They should have just gone to the house and interviewed them... one less dog that they would have to find a home for!!

Ellen... You tried to do what was right..I believe it was the representative that was trying to make a name for herself!!!

Iggy and the girls will be in my prayers!!
Meg

LEAVE ELLEN ALONE.....LEAVE ELLEN ALONE....PLEASE....LEAVE ELLEN ALONE.
IF I SEND THIS IN ON VIDEO WILL I GET ON MTV?

LEAVE ELLEN ALONE!

I disagree about Iggy. You signed a contract and knew the right thing to do. I feel that you should not be allowed to use your "celebrity status" to cause death threats and bad feelings toward an organization that spends their lives trying to find good homes for pets that are unwanted or throwaways. It is untelling how much damage you have done to this organization. Your words spoken on the show in selfishness may effect the organizations fund raising or turn other people willing to adopt, to stop because of you. You appear as a child, you didn't get what you wanted, so you threw a temper tantrum and you used your television show to put pressure on this organization. Do you care at all about the good work that this agency and others like it do? Do you care at all that you may have and most likely will affect their abilities to place animals in homes and fundraising efforts?

I am sure if you had went to the owners in friendship and caring and told them your situation with your cats and then let them meet your hairdresser's family and daughters and was a character witness for them, the agency would have considered letting them adopt Iggy. And possibly would have opened it up for other families with children younger to adopt because they would have seen such a good example by that family. There is a saying in the south "you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar" but in laymen terms, if you go to someone in kindness and sincerity, you will find a open and friendly person who will probably do what you ask but if you come in anger, well, you get the mess you are in now. I understand your fans want to stand by you but, they shouldn't have to stand by you. This is not just about you and your hairdresser's family, this is about a good agency that is trying to do good things for animals who are unwanted, abused, forgotten, sick or just need good homes. So, instead of losing just Iggy, you have probably lost alot of other homes for animals who need one.
All because you felt like you, "the great and mighty Ellen" had been slighted and how dare someone go against you and what you want. Please think of someone besides yourself. This could have all been avoided.

Rules? Who are these people? What information can you have possibly collected to make a rule like no one under the age of 14 can have a dog? Do these people know anything about animals and kids? Was the dog starving, beaten, abused? Sorry Mutts and Moms you are not the only people in the world who love and care about animals. Yes you have the right to make the rules, no one is disputing that, but what you lack is common sense.I feel bad for the girls but Ellen get them another dog they will get over it. The real disgrace is the millions of animals who get put to sleep because of the rules and people who think the are "the animal Gods". I have first hand experience of how insane these people are. I live on an acre and wanted to adopt a 6 month old cat who was scheduled to be euthanized. They wouldn't let me because I was going to let it go outside. Better to kill it I guess. Wake up America, these are animals not children. People may treat pets differently and you may not agree with them but that doesn't mean that the animal is in a bad home. I hope Mutts and Moms go out of business. In my opinion, they have no business being around any animals.

It's ridiculous for Ellen to throw a fit in front of all her fans, knowing they would back her because they see her crying, though she is in the wrong. The agency had EVERY right to take back the dog, as was indicated in the contract. The rules exist for a reason and it is absurd and shameful that Ellen is, through her whining and sobbing, using the show to make the agency out to be the bad guy. Their job is to rescue animals, so it's unlikely that they are actually bad people. More likely is that they're looking out for the best interest of their animals. I think Ellen is a fabulous entertainer, but right now she's acting like a spoiled four-year-old.

Ellen, My heart goes out to you and those poor little girls that lost their new bestfriend.You are a great person who is always doing wounderful things for people all over the world.Keep your head up and may god be with you ! A devoted fan - nicole -

Hey Ellen! I wanted to share with you one the most important verses in my life that is "For God so loved the world that He gave his only Son that whoever believes in Him should not die but have everlasting life" if you would like to know anymore about this verse please feel free to email me.
tess

ellen . i am appalled how that pet adoption center mutts. etc had the nerve to remove iggy. how cruel and greedy they are... they just want to resell the dog ... and look at the publicity you have given them hopefully noone will go to their pasadena address and hopefully they will be put out of business. how can they do this to those two little girls?? they have to be 14? excuse me.. what if someone wants to give a dog a good home and they have little ones?? "sorry the dog has to be with 14 year olds and up.. ? i don't think so...
ellen keep bringing this up.. and maybe these idiots will see what they have done to two youngsters..

love your show and you are such a cutie....
susie magee..........lonely in henderson nv....

Ellen, I am sorry to hear about Iggy. I tried to get on Mutts & Moms website, but it is shut down.
Can't imagine why...duh! Cause they made a mistake in what they did. If their rules where that set in stone, then it was their responsibility to inform you. My family has adopted many animals, we have over 10 dogs and 4 cats that family members have adopted. We have also helped our local rescue find homes for dogs after Catrina hit New Orleans. Pets don't know an age of the owner, but the love that is given to them. So what if you hairdresses kids where under 14yrs old. If their home was loving and caring as you must have known, then that is all that matters. You did not take Iggy back to the rescue and say I can't keep him. Instead you went with your heart and found him a good home. I suffer from many health issues everyday and some days I can't get out of bed. But watching your show always puts a smile on my face and I am right there with you dancing! I hope someday I am blessed to come see you and dance with you! Keep doing what you do best,loving life to the fullest! Best regards~Brenda

Anything funnier if NOT happening to us !!! When I was younger I'll always remeber going to a tree farm to get our Christmas tree & saying to my dad "Hey, look at the camel !" When it was a goat !!!

Terri is not absolutely absurd. We work with rescue and see this all the time. Rescue's put their time, hearts, and money into taking care of these dogs. Iggy did not go to a cold kennel, he's in a foster home.

Rescues have rules for a reason. And once the rules are made they need to be followed by everyone, not just the 'bad' people they were made for.

The rescue group choses to not adopt out to families with kids under 14. THEIR choice, not open for Ellen to change it.

She should have paid attention to what she or whoever signed.

The rescue group cannot get on national tv and tell their side. There is always 2 sides to a story. Remember that!!!

Shannyn,
Thank you for proving my point about people who know nothing about rescue or its dedicated volunteers.
The fact that you cannot accept that others have opinions different from your own uninformed opinion is exactly what I was getting at.
Keep talking - you make the rescue look better and better!

Shannyn,
Thank you for proving my point about people who know nothing about rescue or its dedicated volunteers.
Rescue dogs are kept in the homes of volunteers, not in cages. This is only one difference between a rescue and a shelter.
The fact that you cannot accept that others have opinions different from your own uninformed opinion is exactly what I was getting at.

Shannyn,
Thank you for proving my point about people who know nothing about rescue or its dedicated volunteers.
The fact that you cannot accept that others have opinions different from your own uninformed opinion is exactly what I was getting at.

OMG I just about died laughing when I read this cause the other night I was out with my best girlfriend and she grabbed a napkin and turned to me with it and instantly I knew. I looked at her and said I have a booger don't I? We both just started cracking up as I took the napkin and took care of business. Only a true friend tells you when you have a booger so that you don't have to walk around with everybody looking at your booger! And of course we were also cracking up because most people get all paranoid and freaked out about having a booger and want to act like that would never happen to me. She and I are such good friends we both laughed cause we know it happens to everybody once in a while. Anyway, thanks for bringing laughter into our lives. And try to get Ron Paul onto your show if you can. I think you would enjoy him and I sure would enjoy watching it! I figure if he would do an interview in a college student's dorm room he would do the Ellen show.

Terri is absolutely absurd!

It is not about "being above all that" or even" joining the ranks of celebs who think they can do anything they want" its about that dog, i am dumbfounded and extremely DISAPPOINTED in a shady two bit "rescue" facility who would rather that dog be kept in a cage at some cold animal shelter than be in a home with a loving family! How dare they take that dog from that house and how dare you or anyone else for that matter BASH ellen for actually caring about an animal and wanting it to have a good home. dedicate your life to keeping loving animals in caring homes not throwing them back into a cage at a sorry excuse for a shelter

Ellen, you did what not only you thought was right but what WAS RIGHT! I am so sorry this had to happen and I hope that family gets iggy back! for iggy's sake i hope he is removed from that "shelter" thank you for showing us a side of you most celebs dont ever show..the real side, thank you for allowing us to share in your joy and your pain. we love you

Terri is absolutely absurd!

It is not about "being above all that" or even" joining the ranks of celebs who think they can do anything they want" its about that dog, i am dumbfounded and extremely DISAPPOINTED in a shady two bit "rescue" facility who would rather that dog be kept in a cage at some cold animal shelter than be in a home with a loving family! How dare they take that dog from that house and how dare you or anyone else for that matter BASH ellen for actually caring about an animal and wanting it to have a good home. dedicate your life to keeping loving animals in caring homes not throwing them back into a cage at a sorry excuse for a shelter

Ellen, you did what not only you thought was right but what WAS RIGHT! I am so sorry this had to happen and I hope that family gets iggy back! for iggy's sake i hope he is removed from that "shelter" thank you for showing us a side of you most celebs dont ever show..the real side, thank you for allowing us to share in your joy and your pain. we love you

It is not about "being above all that" or even" joining the ranks of celebs who think they can do anything they want" its about that dog, i am dumbfounded and extremely DISAPPOINTED in a shady two bit "rescue" facility who would rather that dog be kept in a cage at some cold animal shelter than be in a home with a loving family! How dare they take that dog from that house and how dare you or anyone else for that matter BASH ellen for actually caring about an animal and wanting it to have a good home. dedicate your life to keeping loving animals in caring homes not throwing them back into a cage at a sorry excuse for a shelter

I am very disappointed that Ellen has chosen to join the ranks of other celebrities who consider themselves immune from the rules the rest of us are expected to follow. Not only that, but now she's an expert on dog rescue and knows better than those of us who have dedicated our lives to it for years.
I thought you were above all that, Ellen.

DEAR Ellen,
I am so sorry that Mutts and Moms, is more interested in being in control and having a feeling of power, than they are in the happiness of one small dog.
Ive been an operating room Rn for almost 20 years and almost everyone Ive ever known and worked with, has occasionally bended the rules when it came to happiness (while maintaining safety of course).
I think that maybe the Mutts and Moms people should reconsider their careeer/volunteer choice and their motivations and maybe consider another field to work within since their main goal appears to be not what it should.........the ultimate happiness ans safety ofa homeless animal
I am very sorry that you had to deal with this and its outcome.
I dont expect them to change their mind since I think they care more about their pride than they do about poor Iggy.
Warmest Regards
Lori Luciani RN

FUNNY STUDENT....TEACHER WITH MEATBALL SUB SCHRAPNEL!!! Ellen....I had to laugh when I read this about telling people if they have something in their teeth. I am a 7th grade teacher who recently had a new student join my class. He is absolutely out of control and I have tried everything. Today, after lunch, I had him in the hallway and was expressing my frustrations to him about his unacceptable behavior. Right in the middle of my speech, he said, "you have something big in your teeth". I wanted to bust out laughing so hard...but I remained composed! It was hilarious!!!!

Howzit Ellen

My heart goes out to you. I was watching your show and then I saw you crying??? I thought that you were joking !!! I thought to myself "does she cry".. Please I want to help you what can I do?

Love ya lots like jelly tots !!
South Africa
My prays are with you...

YOU GO GIRL! You did nothing wrong. That shelter should be ashamed. Their rules are meant to insure animals a safe and loving home, not rip a very loved pet away from a family who loves it. There is a special place in Hell for those types.

Dear Ellen: You are a wonderful person, full of compassion for people and animals. People are so mean and hateful; you did nothing wrong. Iggy is a darling little dog. You acted in Iggy's best interest since she and your cats did not get along. I pray that you will win this unfortunate incident. God take care of you, Ellen. You rule!

Hi Ellen,
Im sorry you went through the mess with Iggy. I only hope the shelter doesn't suffer and people refuse to rescue animals becuase of the owner. You and Portia are good people just trying to help animals.
Bless you and peace,
Meg

VOTE FOR IGGY!!!!

ELLEN, YOU ARE WONDERFUL AND A GREAT EXAMPLE TO US ALL. IGGY IS A PRECIOUS DOG AND I BELEIVE BETWEEN YOU AND GOD ON HIS TEAM IGGY WILL WIN AND GO BACK TO THE LITTLE CHILDREN. ELLEN, I SUFFER WITH CHRONIC PAIN 24/7. THANKS FOR MAKING PART OF MY DAYS ENJOYABLE. WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR SHOW IN PERSON. I DID GET A PEEK AT YOU AT THE MILLINNIUM IN DC. GOD BLESS YOU ELLEN.

Ellen, i noticed that your giveaways are not for people living in canada why? thats not fair i watch everyday.

Ellen,

I am sooooooooooooo sorry to hear about the family and pup that were so horribley affected by the big bad people at the rescue center. If they are a rescue center then were they thinking they were rescuint the puppy from a wonderfull family. Duh It's a good family the dog did not need rescuing. They should have left him alone.

I can't help but wonder if the problems with the misunderstanding about the transfer of the dog lies on the shoulders of the rescue/adoption group (very different from a shelter) who must not have taken the time to properly explain the contract and their requirements about children and what to do if the adoption does not work out. Our group doesn't assume that everyone, in the excitement of getting a new pet, will take the time to read the lengthy contract which covers everything from restraints to heart worm prevention. We make sure everyone knows that if it doesn't work out, the dog/cat comes back to us and we would gladly readopt with signed contract to this wonderful family. Its just not that hard. What is hard is to save the thousands of animals that are euthanized each month in our state since we have no spay/neuter legislation. What is hard is keeping the "free to a good home" animals out of the hands of people who use them for bait in fight rings. What is hard is educating the public that spay/neutering saves lives. It must be nice to be able to be so particular. If anyone would like to adopt, please look at Petfinder.com and find a group who will work with you.

hey ellen,
i was heartbroken hearing about iggy. i love dogs and i think that as long as he was in a good home, they had no right to take him away. and now they're just being stubborn about it. hopefully, it'll get solved soon and the girls could have their dog back. i love your show, it makes me laugh. and i know ur sad but thank you for still dancing!! it just would not be the same....

dear funny lady ellen,

first...john black dies on "days", then sencond...crying along with you about the dog napping blue meanies, it was a long day for my box of kleenex. i truly hope you are feeling better today. it's sad when people in authority think they need to make examples of basically innocent people. my kudos to you and here's hoping that those kiddies get their puppers back as soon as humanly possible.

peace and love and MUNCHIES SAVE LIVES!!!
sunny

Ellen, I was able to watch the beginning of your show that aired on Tuesday Oct 16. You touched my heart by showing the world that you are human just like the rest of us. I am very sorry for your situation and which I could change the outcome, but I am such a small spot in such a big world. Which everyone had such a love for animals as yourself. I love cats and dogs alot, but unfortunately unable to have one. Once again, ((((((hugs))))) to you.

God Bless

Dear Ellen,
Your show was touching and heart breaking. The law stinks, you made the right decision by giving that precious dog to that little girl. I thought this was a free country.?
You inspire me, you make me laugh when I'm in pain,I look forward to your show everyday and if I have an appointment I tape your show, I don't want to miss it.
You are very kind and generous. The dog will go back to that little girl.
On another note, what happen to Gladys?
Love ya Ellen, our prayers are with you.
take care
toni koza

Ellen; Dear lady, please do not seek forgivness nor shame. You are a tribute to the human spirit. You are kind,considerate, thoughtful and well meaning. That dog will go back home! I will be going to the moms and mutts site right after this. Poor dear, I am sorry you have had to experience this pain. Now smile, you give us the gift of laughter every day. Take heart dear. This is ridiculous and shall be made right, of that I'm certain. With more love than I convey in words. Love, Micci xo

I told you once, and I'll tell you again- you did the right thing. "Right is not always popular, popular is not always Right." You are both in this case.

Ellen:

I was so touched by your obvious concern for both dog and children. By far the dog would be better off with the girls. I have 3 dogs currently, all rescues (a gun-shy Walker hound; a Tibetan Spaniel who thinks he should be treated with the deference reserved for the Dahli Lama; and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi who is irrepressible--rather like the Queen's dogs) and each facility has the "return" clause you mentioned, as they are "no kill" facilities. This is for those disillusioned pet owners who would dump the critter off at the nearest shelter at the first sign of annoyance. While the LETTER of the rule was followed in your case, the SPIRIT of the rule was completely ignored. Each case must be handled separately. You are a responsible pet owner. You did the right thing. This facility needs to get its act together.

Marci
Staley, NC

Dear Ellen, My name is Antonella from Adelaide in Austrailia. I have just seen how upset you are about your little dog. I am so upset and can not believe that this is happening. I also am a dog lover and It breaks my heart. I hope it all works out. I also would say there is no need to feel any guilt because guilt is only felt if you are meant to hurt someone. Ellen you I kmow would never do that. I would like to say that for five months I was in a lot of back pain and two things made me smile your show and my 3 year old little dog Oscar.I pay $36.00 a month just to watch your show I think we are way behind but you where on our news.I will look for info to see what happens.Just a note that this is the first e mail I have sent in 5 years because I truly hate computers, just shows you how pissed of I am .Goodluck and take care a huge fan from down under.

Hi Helen,

Oh yeah! I've pulled that one. In my clubing days, single and looking, I pranced and danced the night away, with 6 ft of tp speared by my stilletto's, dragging behing me like I had just grown a tail. No body even gave me a clue. Now, a couple of decades later, I'm the gal that will tell any sister whether I know her or not, if something is out of place, or there is an added edition..... But if i see a man with his fly down, all bets are off. I know it is rotten, but I just can't do it. Selective random acts of kindness. Love u Helen.

Dear Ellen,

Please read this letter. I tried to be as to the point as I could be.

Sadly, I did not know that October was Breast Awareness Month. I tried writing to you the same evening as your program, when you stated on your show, "if men had to have their, then, ..., I wish their was some other way for women...". I had to reply to ask you/your staff to do something for all women. I have never written before.

I, as I believe all women would, would appreciate if you/your staff would investigate a company. This company as explainted in the next paragraph, states that it is painless for all women to have their mammograms. If after you/your staff investigate this company, and find it to "not smash womens breasts while enduring a mammogram, I believe, if you mention it on your show during Breast Awareness Month, it would promote the company and help women to not suffer "breast smashing" when having mammograms.

If you/your staff would investigate and find this company to really help women, and you promote this company, yes, it would help me, and I believe all women.

I do have (penny) stocks with Ameritrade in a compamy called "IMDS". IMDS stands for "Imaging Diagnostic Systems". The company utilizes laser images for mammograms. No more smashing of our breasts. IMDS has had some "whatever that means, probably political" FDA approval, and has been waiting for "final" FDA approval. IMDS has systems set up in many countries, also a few in the United States.

"I honestly, from the bottom of my being, am not looking for, whatsoever, anything, other than the truth. If you/your staff find out that this company helps women, and as you stated in your show, "if there was another way... breast smashing...", then you, Ellen, stating it on your show would allow this company to help women everywhere. I am not in any way, shape or form asking for any advertisement. I have never asked for anything to receive anything. I only like to help. And I believe I do.

I turned 45 on May 20, 2007. Not knowing my medical history (being adopted), had my first mammogram. I was very nervious. Yes, it was very uncomfortable. Before I even was able to walk out of the office, I was told that I would have to have an ultrasound. Boy, was I scared. After the ultrasound, the nurse stated that I would have to come back within six (6) months. I asked and didn't receive an explanation. I called my OB-GYN. She didn't explain why. She did say, that I could come in and pick up the prescription for my next mammogram, or they could mail the prescription, and that I would have to pay for mailing. How nice.

When I went back for the repeat mammogram, I explained to the nurse how nervous I was. I asked why do I have to have another mammogram within six (6) months? Do, I have cancer?. The nurse responded, didn't your doctor explain to you that we only needed comparisons. "No she didn't.

I apologize for the length of this response to you, but it was inherent of me to write during Breast Awareness Month.

Please respond or have someone respond to inform me of findings of IMDS. That IMDS truly helps women with their technology, and that women will no longer have to have their breasts smashed while enduring a mammogram.

Thank you, Ellen.

Janet Broady

I WAS IN TEARS ALONG WITH YOU WHEN YOU TALKED ABOUT THE PUPPY. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE SHELTER?? I UNDERSTAND THEY HAVE RULES BUT TO TAKE THE POOR LITTLE GUY OUT OF A LOVING HOME AND TO WHAT!!!! TO BE PUT IN A CAGE. I HOPE THAT THEY SEEN YOUR SHOW AND RETURN THE PUPPY TO THE GIRLS AND HIS HOME.
KEEP FIGHTING FOR ALL ANIMALS BECAUSE WE HAVE TO BE THEIR VOICE.

After reading all the puppy comments,I am happy for you that so many good folks are praying for you.Myself included.God bless you for the joy you give us all.

When i was younger my grandmother came to my house for the week, she is one of the people that i can spend the whole night laughing with. One evening we were about to go to bed she comes out of the downstairs washroom walks up the stairs, gets to the top and trips. She had realized that there was toilet paper stuck in her slipper, and when it finally came to the end of the roll it stopped her. It had come up the stairs and into the guest bedroom.

Ellen, if that place where you adopted that little puppie is refusing to understand your situation, it seems to me like all thay would havew to do is interview the family that you gave the puppie to qand i am sure they would find out that the puppie was in a good home,too. If not, they must have ice water in their blood veins. What a bunch of cruel and uncaring they must be not to let that puppy stay with it's new family!!!

For Ellen and Carol Young (in Canada)....
Well Carol, your comments today about seeing Ellen's panty lines were priceless...and Ellen, not in a ha ha look at you sort of way. They were priceless because her comment truly went along with "your thought and you do have one" clip. I loved it. See Ellen, some people will tell you if you have stuff in your teeth, or perhaps a panty line showing. We all have those days!
Love,
Beth

I just want to voice my comment regarding the dog issue. I feel that it was wrong for them to take the dog from those girls. You can't get people to adopt pets anyway and millions are euthanized daily because of it. The agency should be grateful that someone was willing to take the dog instead of taking it back.

Sad situation about the dog. I used to do exotic bird rescue. I had all intentions of finding birds good homes, and I did in the beginning. As time passed good homes became more difficult to find. Not because there weren't any, but my standards had reached almost the impossible. I realized this and found homes for the 36 or so birds I had and stopped rescue. I know of a lot of tax exempt animal "rescue" groups and most of them do very good work. Sadly, there is little regulation. I know a woman who has a feral cat colony, she takes care of lots of feral cats. She used to foster small wild kittens and then adopt them out. I fostered 4 for her. bottle fed them from 2 weeks of age. They were quite tame. I found good homes that met her approval for 2. The other 2 she took back and now keeps them in cages. she says that there are no good home for them anymore. Last count she had about a dozen caged cats. Dog rescue who claim a no kill policy drops dogs off at kill shelter in the middle of the night, because they are better off dead than with a bad family. Just about anyone who can fill out the paperwork can become a tax exempt animal rescue. I feel sorry for what happened to you and your friend's family. Sounds like this rescue has a problem if they see children as a danger to the dog's safety. True rescues will go above and beyond to keep a pet in a loving home. Children are usually very kind to animals unless they have been taught otherwise. If you want to spend the money for this dog then I think you should get a lawyer. If not, take the girls to a local shelter and let them pick out another dog. They will love the dog. In time the hurt over losing Iggy will lessen. By the way, I miss the birds a great deal but I have 6 cats and a huskamute that I share my life with now. I also found a good rescue to contribute to and help when I can. A lot of people have good intentions when they go into animal rescue but sometimes they become a little too self righteous. I think that there should be a little more regulation in the industry.

ellen, you have such a big heart. it really made me sad to see such a happy and funny lady so sad about iggy. its not your fault, don't be so hard on yourself. your in my thoughts. god bless you for coming into my home and making me laugh during hard times.

the best i've ever seen is a woman who tucked part of her skirt into her pantyhose when she came out of the bathroom and didn't even realize it. i mean how could you not know that you were hanging out there, there's got to be like a draft or something.

Ellen, talk to an attorney about the puppy contract. It's null and void. The stipulation that you cannot adopt and give the dog away is unreasonable and thus voids the contract. Furthermore, pets are deemed as personal property; he is/was yours to do as you saw fit. The fact that you invested $3,000 towards his well-being certainly proves only your best intentions. Counter sue; YOU have nothing to lose. Any good attorney familiar with contract law and especially one who has pets or is a dog-lover, will be happy to review the contract and assure you that you have a case. Please don't go down without a fight, these people are morally wrong and they're abusing the legal system. Fight for your puppy's justice and right to be with the loving family he deserves.

Hugs Hugs Hugs!!! I wanted to jump through the television and tell you that its not your fault!!Think about it~~ Who reads contracts?? When you sign for a loan for a house or car or anything else who really reads the small print?? You put your trust in who your dealing with!! It just taught me a lesson to read contracts. The dog needs to go back to that other family who will give it love and affection, You broke my heart today and I wish I could give back what you have given to me laughter and humor. My prayers are with you always. Hang in there it will get better!! Love Diane Delvecchio from Glendale Arizona

Ellen,

How about this embarrassing moment. I do most of my grocery shopping at the commissary, once in a while with my son. My son at the time was 9 years old and brought him with me. Big mistake. As we were grocery shopping, my son decides to peel a orange sale sticker off the bread and place it on my bottom. I must have walked through 4 more aisles not knowing. Finally at the checkout someone said to me "did you know you have a sticker on your bottom". I said "no, I didn't know" and gave my son a dirty look. Well, maybe six months later I had forgotten about the incident and again my son pulls that sticker from the bread and places it on my bottom. You'd think I'd learn. Sandra

Hey Ellen:
I think that you should beable to give the dog to the other family, you love animals so why would you give a cute dog away to a carless family? plus if you bought the dog you should be able to do what ever you want with it, even if that means giving it away. I am a student from High school and I find it completly inconsiderable of mutts and moms to take this dog away from that poor family, Ellen you did nothing wronge and you have to keep telling yourself that, dont give in to them, they are the ones that are being inconsiderable, keep up the good work, i love your show, you are an awsome dancer, keep it up!!
-Mercedes :)

Dear Ellen
I cried with you. I can't imagine why they would remove the dog from this family. I thought this is their business finding homes for pets. It looks like a power struggle to me "Them being the ones who seek power and control" You are so incredibly giving. They should be ashamed of themselves for what they have done. I hope it ruins their business. I certainly would never go to them.
They should return the dog.
Looks like they want to set some kind of example with you. I hope it backfires!
I love you and all you do to make everyone and me happy everyday.
Also I love your Ellen song. My son spent 18 hours on it last week refining it. He sent it to you I hope you’ll be able to hear it. His name is Al Semas.
Love you and your show.Elzera

Posted by Elzera Flynn | October 16, 2007 6:17 PM

ELLEN
IT'S NOT FARE,I HAVE TWO DOXIES AND I KNOW IF SOMEONE CAME INTO MY HOUSE AND TRYED TO TAKE MY DOGS I WOULD MOVE HEVEN AND EARTH TO SAVE THEM. YOU NEDD TO HOLD THOSE CHILDREN CLOSE AND LET THEM KNOW KNOW THAT THERE ARE SOME NOT NICE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD AND DON'T LET THIS BAD THING THAT HAPPENED WRECK THERE OUTLOOK ON LIFE POISON THERE MINDS ON GETTING BACK IGGY OR TRYING TO HELP SAVE ANOTHER DOG. KNOW OTHER DOG CAN EVER REPLACE IGGY BUT IT MIGHT EASE THE PAIN IN THE FUTURE TO THINK OF ANOTHER DOG OR CAT. THERE ARE SO MANY OF THEM NEEDING HOMES IN THE SCHELTERS. I WILL PRAY FOR IGGYS SAFE RETURN. AND FOR YOU AND THE CHILDRENS TO STOP HURTING.

SUSAN

It's so true! Always a difficult decision. Do you do the tongue over the tooth, under the lip, thing to tip them off?

One of the most comforting feelings EVER is to be with someone that you are close to and when the out-of-place chunk shows up, you just reach over and pick it out for them. That's the best. I have about ten people I can do that with....that's a lot of teeth!

It's the same with a boogie....do you tell them, just stare at it? I have made it a personal objective to let no one, friend, foe or stranger walk around with a boogie....I will not; however, do the nose picking for them!

Dear Ellen, Please don't feel bad about the puppy. You did the right thing. It was the Mutts and Moms doggy Nazi's that caused all of the problems by not doing the right thing by letting the puppy stay with its new family.
So DO NOT put the blame on yourself, that would be misdirected. You love animals very much and your intent, which is the important thing, was always good.
Mutts and Moms by their stupid and selfish actions have only hurt themselves. I was going to give them a piece of my mind but they took their webpage down. Hmmmm? I wonder why.
Ellen you are great and you did nothing wrong. It doesn't matter about the contract because the 'spirit' of the law trumps the 'letter' and your actions were done with a loving spirit. By Ellen we all love you!
Adrian

Again I hope everything works out! I do believe it is way past time for society to began to inform the parent figures of this world to encourage empathy in our young. So as to when they become lawyers, doctors, rule makers, contract writers, etc. Make sure they are not squelching the human factor in their judgemnet call of maybe a poor choice for the whole world to witness.

Dear Ellen,

It broke my heart to see today's show. I am an animal enthusiast just like yourself ,and I can't beleive this story. Even though a contract might have been overlooked, is it not in the best interest to provide this dog with a safe loving home like you did instead of it going back to shelter life? I pray that they return Iggy back to his home and to the girls. You all must be devistated.
Thoughts and Prayers
Samantha from Canada

Hey there Ellen,

My name is Carol, I am 52yrs tomorrow so we are almost the same age. I live in Canada don't know if you know where that is? ha ha any way I watch your show every day and love it, love you; you brighten up my everyday, when i see crying today i felt very bad for you because you are the kindes,funnest, and most beautiful person that i have never met.

This may not be the best time to tell you that i can see your panty line in some of your pants, today for example you are wearing a white shirt,
white pants and red swet. Today i could you grandma panties through you white pants. You might want to consider wearing tongs or comandas;
with some of your pants.

I hope this will not upset because i am not trying to do that.

love & peace
Carol from Canada.

Hey there Ellen,

My name is Carol, I am 52yrs tomorrow so we are almost the same age. I live in Canada don't know if you know where that is? ha ha any way I watch your show every day and love it, love you; you brighten up my everyday, when i see crying today i felt very bad for you because you are the kindes,funnest, and most beautiful person that i have never met.

This may not be the best time to tell you that i can see your panty line in some of your pants, today for example you are wearing a white shirt,
white pants and red swet. Today i could you grandma panties through you white pants. You might want to consider wearing tongs or comandas;
with some of your pants.

I hope this will not upset because i am not trying to do that.

love & peace
Carol from Canada.

I pray these silly people use some common sense and know that the right thing to do is give back the dog to the family that has obviously taken it into their home and hearts. If Ellen adopted the dog in the first place and trained it and took care of it, she obviously was trying to do right by the animal. When will common sense prevail?

Dear Ellen,

I did not catch all of what happened with why you were upset, because I missed the first part of the show, due to a Breaking News issue on our local station. Though I know you care a lot about animals.

A few years ago, I read an article that you did with some magazine, I think it was called "Organic" not sure, I just remember certain parts of the article. The article was about you, but in one of the pictures you were reading at the time, "Animals in Translation", By Dr. Temple Gradin. This book that you were reading, I went and got it on my IPOD, but the reason I saw this was because my son who is 14 is Autistic. He is a huge fan of yours. His name is Jake, and when I enrolled Jake in to the local public school system again, I made a point to let everyone one know who inspired me to get this book (which was you). This made a VERY BIG AND POSITIVE CHANGE FOR JAKE AND HIS IEP (Individual Education Plan for children with Special Needs)TEAM. I want you to know that after I read that book, and when Dr. Gradin talked about not understanding numbers, but shapes, I tried it on my son, and it was like opening a trunk that has been closed, and that no one new was there. Plus, about the book and making simple correlations between animal behavior and Autism, was like seeing blind for so long and all of the sudden you could see. You made me understand my son, which tons of therapists tried to do, but had made it complicated. When it was really basic.

For whatever happened with the animal situation, it would take an idiot to think that you would do something bad to animals. Ever since I saw that article I knew that you cared so much for kids, and animals. Believe me when I say " You have the biggest Support group in America, to help you through this." You have always made my sons day, even when it was bad. He loved your bird calls, that you used to do, ie( CAW CAW Caw )it always brings us smiles.

I want you to know, that you maybe feeling down, but you made a huge difference in my sons life, and if anything, I just want to say a big "THANK YOU". You are important in my sons life.

God Bless You,

Kim ( Mom of Jake is High Functioning Autistic, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder)(Guinness 3yr. Old British Yellow Lab)(Jada our Siameese cat)

I have to agree that shelters need rules for their adoptions, but common sense should override them when appropriate, as seems to be more than true here. It's very strange to me that any rescue agency would show up to remove an animal on a weekend and with police in tow. This only makes sense if they had information about abuse or the likeliness of having a fight on their hands. Did they even try to talk to all involved and settle the situation first, or just go in like Rambos? I've seen a lot of web postings saying all rescue sites are bad and other ones saying you're trying to use your celebrity to do whatever you want, etc, etc. Too many knee-jerk reactions to what is simply an honest mistake by a very busy person who intended no harm, and a VERY poor judgement by rescuers who seem to have forgotten that the wellbeing of the animal is the final goal. Anybody who has ever watched your show can see that the things they can expect from you are honesty and the need to make things better (for people and animals). That's wny you've become a celebrity, because people know you're real and you care deeply, and that's why they love you so much. Maybe this is just one of the negative sides of 'celebrity', and we know that doesn't care about anyone's feelings or the truth. Please hang in there and know that those of us who share our days with you understand and feel for you and the others. (And thanks for all the unintended emotional support you've given me. A good laugh or fun interview can make a person feel better however bad things seem to be.)

It might have been in their contract but it should have also been explained. I knew about this situation because my daughter went through the same thing. HOPING they do give Iggy back to the little girls and family. I love animals as well since I adopted 2 cats and 2 dogs from shelters. Hugs to you Ellen! Love you and your show
Melanie

Dear Ellen, On October 15th 2007 1:45pm I lost my two best friends Buddy and Mason! I'm still in shock! Buddy was 6yrs old Lab/Chow mix and Mason 18 month old long haired Chihuahua. Buddy 50lbs shook Mason 5lbs and snapped his neck. I saw the whole thing which took 3 seconds. Buddy was then taken from us and destroyed! Maybe some your staff or fans can give me hints on how to "get over it" as one person told me!! I loved those furry angels!! Write Back to onlyherefisicaly@yahoo.com Sincerely your friend and animal lover too. Annabelle Montagnino Jamestown, North Carolina

ok i am not one to post things on celebrity pages. However, I couldn't resist after seeing the last posting. I love when people make fun of someone doing a wonderful heart felt action and make themselves seem heartless, but even better when you can't spell have of the posting. Please, if you are going to mean at least look intellegent.

Ellen,

People like you make us remember to smile. Everyone in the world needs someone like you. So many of my friends find inspiration in you. You seem to a be strong, kind, giving person. Thank you for reminding us how easy it is to be a good person.

Sam
Maryland

I'm so sorry about your dog. I don't know if you actually read these Ellen, because I imagine you get thousands of these each day. You are correct, you did the wrong thing for the right reason. Unfortunately, the service also did the wrong thing for the right reason. I've just started a non-profit that will hopefully develope into a really great shelter and service for the area where I live. I have big plans, but regarding the adoption policies of existing shelters, they are in place to protect the animals from frivolous adoptions. So many people adopt an animal with little thought,they like its color, or the pattern on its coat-its so cute! but they don't think about the personality of the animal or the characterisitics of the breed or breeds of the individual animal, and then find it is unsuited to them, then give it away, or, worse, dump it, rather then take it back and admit to the shelter they made a mistake-and shelters exacerbate the problem by telling people that if they return the animal, they can not adopt from them in the future! I'm not saying you did what you did for any of these reasons, you did what you thought was best for your puppy and your freinds. However,so many people do just dump their puppies, on the street, or with someone they don't really know, that it necessitates such policies and waivers to protect the animal. Its better if you can have a trial period set up before adoption, thats my opinion, and even better if the shelter has an expert that can help the potential adoptors to find a pet that best suits them-however, shelters are usually operating with less money then they need, and can not afford such services as I mentioned, the adoption fee rarely covers the cost of the care and medication that goes into the animal adopted, much less the overhead of keeping the shelter itself running and staffed. Anyway, the best way would have been for you to inform the service, ahead of time, and for them to then evaluate the new home. They took the dog to prove a point, I believe. Unfortunate and seemingly heartless. Sounds to me like their agenda is too one-sided, all about the animal and keeping their rules strictly followed. If you could see what I see, you would understand why they did it. I have volunteered at a shelter, only for a short while, but it was long enough to see how little our society actually values its pets on a large scale. I saw so many "throw away" pets, and very few people around here actually fix their animals. I am glad to have seen your footage, though, as it will help me guide the developement of our adoption policies to be fair to both adoptors and adoptees, and to protect the rights of the animal with out destroying loving homes.

I do have one suggestion, if your friends have not already done it, they should go to the adoption service where the puppy is and apply. If your friends fit the services' requirments, such as if they require a fence, that the puppy is an inside animal, a promise to see to all its physical needs, or what-ever the service asks of its adopting homes, there is absolutely no reason they should be rejected in my opinion-which is based on common sense. If the family meets all their requirements and they are still refused, I would sugest seeking legal advice to find if they have a basis for action.

Hopefully, it will not go that far, and by following the established adoption policies of the shelter your friends can adpot the puppy you gave them. But puppies do go fast, so I only hope that same puppy is still available!

Once again, I am so sorry about this mess. You CAN find the right puppy for you, though, so don't give up. Just seek the services of a proffessional trainer or animal behaviorist or other animal expert to help you find the right one!

This advice goes for everyone out there! NEVER pick a puppy, or kitten even, or any kind of pet, based on its looks. ALWAYS examine its behavior for keys to its personality. Ask yourself "can I deal with the energy/lack of energy, can I deal with the quirks, I know this animal is cute now, but will I be happy with it after a week of this same behavior-after a month- after a year? Will this pet fit my lifestyle, if I'm going to compete in shows or agility or obedience, will it be the right animal for that discipline? Don't take home an animal with only 10 minutes of getting to know it, would you take a stranger to your home after talking for 10 minutes? Don't be in a hurry, if you can, visit the animal several times over a period of several days, before dedciding. Yes, you may loose the opportunity to own that pet, someone else may take it first, but its better then taking the wrong pet home!

An option is fostering first. Many shelters look for foster homes, and this is a good way to get to know the animal with no long-term commitment on your part. You can adopt it after a while, or you can let it go to a new home for adoption. Fostering is a very valuable resource for shelters! So, if you can not really adopt, but can help in this way, the animal gets one on one attention and socializing that will help it adjust to its future permanent home.

Ok, didn't mean to preach, but I hope people understand that these policies that are harsh on people, protect the animal. There should be no exceptions, but there should be a procedure to follow for homes that find they can not keep an animal, but find a new home for it. Hopefully the shelter in question will seek to improve its policies regarding this incedent and future such incedents.

You obviously have the resources to give an animal a great home, and certainly the heart and sense of responsibility to care for an animal, Ellen, and I only wish more people cared half as much for their animals. I am not home durring the day, so I rarely see your show, but I do enjoy your show when I get a chance to see it, and I will be looking for an update online!

Thank you for the entertainment!
God bless you and good luck with your puppy!

Come on Ellen wath are you think????????
the show much go one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ellen i love you,really i do,so i say go home.
GO TO PORTIA
HOLD EACH OTHER,HUG EACH OTHER,LOVE EACH OTHER
CRY,YELL,SCREAM,SHOUT,
WHATEVER,BUT GO HOME

ELLEN PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Ellen,

Do you remember The John McDaniel Band on The Rosie O'Donnell Show?

Will you please bring back The John McDaniel Band including John McDaniel (Keyboards), Moris Greenburg (Sax) and others to The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Melissa.

Ellen,
I'm very sorry for your puppy lose, I saw a clip last nite on TV But today the start of your show made me cry. Aren't there any decent people left in this world. I hope that they return the puppy back to the family that I'm sure will love & take care of it. Even losing my voice to cancer is not as bad as losing your pet, I hope my shadow lives a long life. I may not be able to talk but she understand my voice machine. Hang in there!!! The whole world isn't as bad as some people that you deal with. Just very insensitive, & uncaring My heart goes out to you

Kelly & shadow

Ellen,

Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame on the shelter that removed Iggy. You have given that dog a good life in a home with kids, that will give the dog lots of love and fun. It's iroinic that I saw on GMA a Web-site that has people wanting to adpot dogs right next to a clock ticking beside them when they will be put to sleep. How dare they do this to that sweet dog.

Love you dedication to animals, as is mine also.

Sue O'Brien

JUST WANT TO SAY, I, TOO AM AN ANIMAL LOVER...
I HAVE 3 CATS...2 WERE RECUSED BY MY HUSBAND AFTER BEING MISTREATED AND DISCARDED...THE THIRD, I GOT FROM A WONDERFUL 'NO KILL' SHELTER IN PA..
THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER DONE WHAT MUTTS AND MOMS DID TO U, IGGY AND THOSE 2 LITTLE GIRLS...
I SAY, TAKE IT TO AN ANIMAL ACTIVIST ORGANIZATION AND/OR A LAWYER...I BET IGGY GETS RETURNED...
WHAT CAN'T 'THAT' FAMILY ADOPT HIM, AFTER M & M'S DO A 'PLACEMENT VISIT'...IF THEY REALLY LOVE ANIMALS LIKE THEY SAY THEY DO, THEY WOULD DO THE RIGHT THING...

TO ERR IS HUMAN, TO FORGIVE DEVINE!!!

I LOVE YOU AND YOUR SHOW, ELLEN AND ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU DO FOR PEOPLE AND ANIMALS...

Hi Ellen,

Do you remember The John McDaniel Band on The Rosie O'Donnell Show?

Will you please bring back The John McDaniel Band to The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Melissa.

the sadest thing is that agency calling themselves mutts and "MOMS" i dont see anything about a caring mom in that organitation

Ellen, I just recently started watching your show, and even in just that little bit of time, you've become a huge inspiration to me. I've been struggling for a long time about a part of my life that you and I are similar in, and you've helped me to realize that it's okay to be who I am, and it's important to love people even if they're the worst to us. Thank you, very, very much.

Ellen,

UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!!!!!!! HOW CAN A RESCUE GROUP GO AND TAKE THIS FAMILY'S DOG. IF THE DOG WAS NOT A FIT FOR YOU, AND YOU OBVIOUSLY DID ALL YOU COULD TO MAKE IT WORK OUT, YOU SAVED THEM TIME BY FINDING THE DOG A NEW LOVING FAMILY. ALL THEY NEEDED TO DO WAS MAKE AN UNSCHEDULED VISIT TO THE NEW FAMILY AND CHECK EVERYTHING OUT. THEY NEED TO MOVE ON AND HELP THE OTHER HOMELESS ANIMALS.
MAYBE, THIS IS JUST A PLOY TO GET THEM PUBLICITY, NOT VERY GOOD PUBLICITY FOR THEM I WOULD THINK.

OUR FAMILY IS ROOTING FOR YOU HOPE THEY DO THE RIGHT THING AND RETURN THE DOG.

GOOD LUCK
FRIENDS OF ANIMALS
JOSIE M. DAVIS

I have a co-worker who asks more than 10 times a day if she has food in her teeth, then gives me a HUGE goofy grin. Even when I say no...she sucks her teeth. It's so gross. Mirrors are a great invention!! I should ask her if I got all the hairs under my armpits from shaving in the morning!! hehe

Very heartfelt show today Ellen! My mom made my twin sister and I give up a kitten that my brother had bought us for Christmas when we were about 8 years old. Animals are like our children. What they did was terrible and they should give it back.

Hi Ellen

You did nothing wrong!!! You gave the dog to someone who would give it a good home. Sound like Mutts and Moms is trying to flex their muscles. It seems like a power thing. Is it better to put the dog back in a shelter or give it a good home????? My vote is the good home!
Keep up the good work you do. Love your show!

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this or not but I keep getting a page at Mutts and Moms saying the page is no longer available. I hope its not! I hope they feel terrible about what they did. They are a terrible organization from what I can see! Ellen, keep your head up! You did the right thing.

My husband and I went on a cruise recently and we had some really nice pictures taken of ourselves while we were on the boat. Those of you that have cruised before know what I am talking about. We did pose after pose after pose and when we were finished we went back to our room to change clothes. I looked in the mirror to freshen up and I had a big piece of my chocolate dessert right smack in the middle of my front tooth. Couldn't have been in the best place because I laughed so hard I had to pee.

Thanks to the camera man and my husband!!!

I once wore a sweater dress to the mall. I took my boyfriend's 5 year old daughter to the rest room and had to bend over to button her pants. I helped her wash her hands and then walked back toward the FootLocker to meet up with her brother and father. After walking past about a dozen stores, a saleswoman from another store came up from behind me and said, "Thank Goodness I found you...they were saying you were carrying an I Dream of Jeannie lunchbox!" and then she pulled the bottom of my dress down from my bodice...it had stuck there when I was closing Alexandra's jeans. Needless to say I wanted to get out of that mall as soon as possible. So after I thanked the woman several times, I practically ran to FootLocker and dragged my boyfriend and his stepson out to the car before realizing I'd put my lunchbox down in FootLocker. My boyfriend went back in and it was still sitting there.

I never went back to that particular mall again.

I am e-mailing Mutts and Moms. They need to evaluate the new home and BRING THAT DOG BACK. There are so many homeless animals so when a situation like this occurrs that have to handle it in appropriate way. When a good person finds a good family for a dog, Mutts and Moms should just check out the new home, make a notation and move on to help the other less lucky animals who do not have a home. A clause needs to be put in the adoption contract that states that if a new home is needed and found, Mutts and Moms should be informed, evaluate the new home and make a determination. What a shame!!!

I once wore a sweater dress to the mall. I took my boyfriend's 5 year old daughter to the rest room and had to bend over to button her pants. I helped her wash her hands and then walked back toward the FootLocker to meet up with her brother and father. After walking past about a dozen stores, a saleswoman from another store came up from behind me and said, "Thank Goodness I found you...they were saying you were carrying an I Dream of Jeannie lunchbox!" and then she pulled the bottom of my dress down from my bodice...it had stuck there when I was closing Alexandra's jeans. Needless to say I wanted to get out of that mall as soon as possible. So after I thanked the woman several times, I practically ran to FootLocker and dragged my boyfriend and his stepson out to the car before realizing I'd put my lunchbox down in FootLocker. My boyfriend went back in and it was still sitting there.

I never went back to that particular mall again.

As an animal lover also, I was so upset by what happened to you with the adoption. That was so unfair. How can they be a rescue group when they take an animal from a good home? It is beyond me. People like you are so wonderful in bringing help and hope to animals. I am very sorry for what happened to you and hope those people return the dog to his home. Keep up the good work you do. I love your show!

Judy Will, animal lover

Hey Ellen,
What noone will tell you is when you have you skirt tucked inside your pantyhose while walking down the street. People in cars were driving by and blowing at me and I just waved back thinking "oh, how friendly". Duh? I didn't come out of the house for 2 days after that.

Wow. I don't know where this "Nicky" lives to have gotten lucky enough to have seen a girl she hates have tp sticking out of her SHORTS (CLASSIC!) AND to see a woman with panties hanging out of her pants, but I think I need to move there. What a fun place!

I emailed Mutts and Moms this morning and expressed my opinion of what they did. They should have visited the family and had them go through the adoption procedure and not uproot the dog again. That was so cruel to the dog and certainly not was "rescue" is all about. I think it is just disgusting what they did. Sometimes one needs to bend the rules or overlook something expecially if it is in the best interest of the animal. In spite of your oversight, you did the right thing - I think the agency is wrong wrong wrong. I hope they get hundreds, thousands of emails like the one I sent.
Love you
Marilyn PIerce

Just saw the clip...was crying with you! I hope Mutts and Moms gets swamped with calls and e-mails!How pathetic! Who would take a puppy away from children? It wasn't your fault. They could have quietly told you the rules and then just checked in with the new family! How heartless!!

Ellen, I just watched your plea to return Iggy.. I pray that they return Iggy to the family... it hurts my heart even listening to that story.. They will return him...

I do not support what Moms and Mutts did to you. If they really care about this dog and the high publicity they are exposing themselves to, Iggy will be ok. Your hairdresser will get the dog back. I appreciate your crying on TV and imploring them to do the right thing. This is what TV should be, not all fake and happy happy joy joy all the time. I mean,I like to be entertained as much as the next guy, but I think you made the right choice.
A loyal fan since waay back

Dear Ellen today is oct 16th your show just came on and your were so sad I sat here with my 10 month old black lab as he kissed away my tears My heart went out to you. It is not your fault you didn't know I wish you the best of love and luck. It will all work out you must believe! Your heart was in and always is in the right place. Our prayers are with you,Iggy and the family.

mutt's and mom's what kind of shelter is that to begrudge a poor pup a home, especially one where he is loved. let's all raise a stink about this one.

ellen god love you, you have heart, the people from the shelter just don't understand LOVE. I wish i can tell you it's going to be ok and make your pain go away. in my heart i belive the little girls will get there dog back. just believe.

I tried to tell my aunt that her dress was tucked into her underwear one time at a wedding and she got mad, I wasn't laughing or anything, so not sure why my covering her a... made her mad. anyway, it made it kind of hard for me to do that again.

Once at Octoberfest I saw this girl that I hated come out of a port o potty with a huge hunk of TP hanging out the bottom of her jean shorts. The TP trail she left was so long it nearly touched the top of her cowboy boots...whoa, that was back in the day...the last I saw of her that night she was being lead through the crowd by her BF and neither of them realized the TP was there....ewwww..

Then, in line at the bank I saw my friends Mom with a pair of underwear hanging out the bottom of her jeans, like down around her ankle. I hope it had been stuck in there during laundry but I doubt it...ewwwww....

I didn't tell either of them.

Ellen:

I just tuned into the tail end of your show today (Tuesday) and you were talking about how it was not your regular type of show and you apologized to the audience and thanked them. You looked so sad. My heart went out to you. I am not sure what has happened or gone on but I wish you well and all the best and my heart totally goes out to you with whatever troubles are happening in your life right now. I try to watch your show everyday as you are the only person on T.V that makes me openly laugh outright, out loud. You are a sincere, good person.

Thank- you,
Shauna Byrnes
Vancouver, B.C. Canada

I think it is dispicable what that animal rescue did. They should have gone to the peoples house and seen how the animal was treated and once they saw the animal was in a good house and being taken of and loved by the whole of they would leave it with the family instead they just took the dog. With all the animals in the United States alone that are in animal rescue centers, that if now adpoted are being put to sleep or just left in cages with no love at all this should never have happened. Maybe this animal recuse center should take a good look at themselves and rethink some of there procedures....

That is to funny!!! LOL

Could be worse - you could be walking around with your dress tucked in the back of your pantyhose....keep smilin'!!

that`s goood ;] heh