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Ellen,

I have seven cute, and lovable (Mutt) puppies just at 6 weeks old. I can send pictures. They do not resemble Iggy, but gosh darn cute puppies. I will be willing to have them mailed to those Angels that lost Iggy. If possible, I would even drive. They may choose how ever many they want, with the exception of the 2 my children would like to keep.

Much love from Louisiana, Desiree

Ellen, just had to write again, i have been praying that IGGY would be returned to the two little girls, but so far no luck, do you even no where IGGY is i realy feel sorry for IGGY just to be ripped from the arms of thoes little girls, they have to be heart broken, I have had a dog my intire life, I now have two dogs and a rabbit, and i love them with all my heart, they are my angles sent from GOD, I would be lost without them they are always by my side and no matter what mood i'm in they still love me. you hang in there Ellen and hopefully it will all work out.love judy

Ellen-

Totally support you! I am an avid watcher. When I can't, I'm at work on the net watching your updated guests etc. I to am in the same situation. I am trying to find a dog for my 2 boys. A five year old and a 4 year old. Not one animal shelter will let us adopt one. One said that I am a single mom with 2 kids under 12 and will not be able to provide a good enough home for one. I think I am going to have to resort to a fish tank. Although you did not go by their "rules", they did not either. No inspection or application, they are hypocrits. Dance on Ellen!

Jennifer Banes,
Lafayette Indiana

We paid over $650 up front for a dog from a rescue center set up inside a Petco. I felt they were trustworthy or a company like that wouldn't let them work there. They told me that the dog we selected was neutered and house trained. They told us that she also had a chip and was good with kids. We brought her home and she was not house broken at all. No problem, we could train her. A week later it became apparent that she was intact. I called the shelter and asked why they had misled us. They told us that for a donation, they would get her neutered. I felt we had already paid for that. They also let us know that she had been returned several times for biting children and would not be a good choice for our family. They then did a home inspection and felt that since we lived in a subdivision, our yard was too small for her. Our home is very nice and only two years old. We had given her everything. We are PETA and ASPCA members. We are not neglectful, she had her own room in the house for her belongings and top of the line treats. We had even spent more money taking her to our vet to check her out. She was like one of the family. Our children were in love with her. She never once even snapped at them. They sent me a letter stating that I had one week to return the dog to the shelter. I was shocked and heartbroken. My children were crushed. We asked them if my father could keep her on his farm. They told me that would be a breach of contract and that they had another buyer already in line for her. They took our money, and they took our family member. I would never use another rescue shelter like them again. We did get a rescued pup from the humane society and he is perfectly happy and spoiled. I will never forgive them for baiting us in to renting a pet so that they could make more money off her later. They give pet rescue centers a bad name. They should keep a checks and balance system. But they should consider what's best for the pet!

I had to respond after reading the previous post. I think that rules and regulations are fine, but can we also add the use of common sense and common courtesy to it all. If the shelter would have told Ellen that she signed the paper and should not have given the pet away that is understandable. But to just rip the dog out from under that family is absolutely wrong.

What the shelter should have done is require an immediate home visit to the hairdressers home, inspect the home and family, then sign the dog over to that family if the family met its requirements. This is not that difficult. The shelter just acted hastily and now they are upset because of the backlash.

Ellen, I think you are awesome and I thank you for bringing to light the issue with the chip. I need to contact my the rescue to find out if my name is on the chip, because I am not sure that it is at all. I know the rescue's name is on it, but also feel that mine should be added. Thanks for sharing that info.

Good luck in everything and I do hope everything works out.

I have a couple questions, why can't that family with the 2 girls just adopt the same dog, Iggy, from that "agency?"
Ellen, why did you answer the phone? I would NOT have answered the phone from that "agency." Don't you screen your calls?

Remember, children are resilient, they will get through this.

Ellen, keep your spirits up!:-)

ELLEN
FIRST OFF LOVE YOU LOVE YOUR SHOW LOVE PORCHE I TOO AM AN ANIMAL LOVER I HAVE HAD MY POWER SHUT OFF TO PAY A VET BILL FOR A PET I FOUND ANYWAY SHAME ON THOSE PEOPLE THE BOTTOM LINE IS THE PUPPY HAD A GREAT HOME WHY TAKE IT AWAY I THINK IT WAS FOR THE PUBLICITY.HANG IN THERE GIRL THAT WHICH DOES NOT KILL US MAKES US STONGER TAKE CARE AND GIVE THOSE LITTLE GIRLS A KISS FROM ME
PUMBAH (MY NICKNAME FROM MY GRAND-DAUGHTER
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JAZZ AND MAGENTA

The shame is that the shelter is not really considering what is best for Iggy. I rescued a rat terrier three years ago. Henry is wild, curious and loves to run. I was told recently that he is the wrong dog for me as he needs a high energy mom... And I have two hip and two knee replacements so running is not my forte. I wouldn't find another family for him as he has
been at a shelter twice (and he loves me dearly.)
So what can I do? Training and a fence have not helped his running away but he is mine - and I am his.

Hi Ellen. You are truely fun to watch!! I was just shaking my head with this whole Iggy situation. You know, unfortunately sometimes you just cant fix STUPID. Chris you are an INSPIRATION! I am truely happy for you. I seen you the first time on tv, and was just amazed. Ellen, its nice to see people like you help others. Your passion for people is amazing. Yes, I along with millions of others have a dream to attend your show, hopefully soon, if the money Gods are with me! LOL
Kelly K
Cape Girardeau, Missouri