DeGeneres Under Fire for Giving Away Dog

[bren]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

While it might not have been the smartest thing for Ellen to give the dog away, this is a prime example of why people don't like to do adopt from shelters. Often times, they are TO STRICT.

I know.. I've been REJECTED from a rescue because I didn't have a fenced in yard for a tiny dog that I was trying to adopt (I guess Britney and Brooklyn must be extremely deprived and mistreated).

You can rebuttal by saying "they have to be," but I don't believe that. How many people that adopt to do because they want a loving pet as opposed to those who harm the animal?

I don't agree with how that organization handled that situation

[SugarMama]

Wow, if some of you, who are wonderful dog owners, are turned down by rescues how does anyone hope to be approved? I looked into some rescues recently and I do have a wooden privacy fence, but the application went on to ask if the gate had a padlock on it and if the fence had underground extensions so that the dog can't dig out. I personally have only heard of our Wolf Park in Lafeyette having an underground chicken wire type extension to keep the wolves from digging out. Also, just a fence doesn't protect these guys. We're supposed to stay outside with them anyway. Is a fence going to keep a bird from swooping down and stealing one of them for a quick dinner? I wish the rescue would just let Ellen pay a second adoption fee for this family and let them keep the little doggy. I feel so sorry for all involved - dog, kids, mom, Ellen & her family. How devastating. And it will make a lot not want to even try to adopt from a rescue.

[cheryl000]

This is why a lot of people would rather go out and buy a dog than to deal with a rescue. I know that they have the dog's best interests in mind, but there comes a point when it's overdone.

Sometimes it's like buying a second mother-in-law to be in your business, judge you, and criticize you for not being perfect. No offense to mother-in-laws! But would a rescue rather have a dog die or sit in a pen than live with someone without a fenced yard?

At least Ellen didn't lie like I'm sure a lot of people do.

[stedmansmommy]

I saw this video, and it is just SO awful. I cried like a baby while watching Ellen beg and plead for the rescue shelter to give the dog back to that family and those poor kids. This just ISN'T right. They should of left that dog right where it was - in a loving and happy home. How could they do something like this This just makes me SO ANGRY!!!!

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

I saw this video, and it is just SO awful. I cried like a baby while watching Ellen beg and plead for the rescue shelter to give the dog back to that family and those poor kids. This just ISN'T right. They should of left that dog right where it was - in a loving and happy home. How could they do something like this This just makes me SO ANGRY!!!!

Exactly, if the dog was being abused then I would totally agree with it. But just because Ellen violated a contract isn't a good enough reason to strip this dog from it's home AND emotionally tear up a family.

IMO they are NOT doing what is best for the dog. This dog has already went from home to home. They could have just interviewed them like they said they were instead of lie and take the dog away.

[mistyinca]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

The family who Ellen gave the dog to said the main person at the rescue lied and told the family they were coming in to their home to do a home check.

You know then, that sounds to me like these people have a case to sue the rescue for misrepresenting themselves.

I bet a million, that if this hadn't had to do with a famous person it would never have happened.

[Nikki+2]

The video of Ellen pleading make me cry too. This is such a sad situation and it sounds like the woman has a personal vendetta against Ellen. She should be ashamed of herself.

[DesertChildAZ]

I seriously wonder if they are more upset because they gave Ellen the dog in the hopes that she would sponsor their fundraisers and that they could use her for promotional reasons.

I bet they cave in, however, once they realize that the community will probably take away alot of their funding because of their actions. There are alot of people very disappointed over their behavior.

[MeganS]

I think that's awful. I saw the picture of Ellen crying and yahoo and it made me want to cry. I haven't watched the video yet. While she may have made a mistake, it's not like she went and gave away Iggy to a puppy mill or something. Obviously, she was thinking about the dogs' best interest. and why punish the family for someone else's fault?

[yorkiesmiles]

this is just all around sad. I don't understand why the rescue didn't just go in and assess the new home. This would have saved everyone so much hurt. Because while I realize rescues have rules, this is only going to hurt this organization.

You should see all the comments on Ellen's website!

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

this is just all around sad. I don't understand why the rescue didn't just go in and assess the new home. This would have saved everyone so much hurt. Because while I realize rescues have rules, this is only going to hurt this organization.

You should see all the comments on Ellen's website!

I just posted on Ellen's site and told her we were all supporting her here at YT.

[Monday]

Thanks for posting the web sites ... I DVRed her show, and will watch it asap ... certainly seems silly to take the dog away from a loving home ....

I agree, they should have left the dog where he was happy and well taken care of. Ellen has always made it known that she cares about animals ... she did what she thought was best for the dog. And personally I do not understand the shelter behaving as it did ...
shame on them.

Originally Posted by DesertChildAZ

http://www.tmz.com/2007/10/15/ellen-...one-nightmare/

Here's Ellen's monologue:

http://www.tmz.com/2007/10/16/ellen-...n-on-her-show/

This is all so unnecessary. The rescue organization should have just had the new owners submit a formal application, done a home check and required periodic home checks if they are so concerned with the dog's well being.

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

I just posted on Ellen's site and told her we were all supporting her here at YT.

Sheesh, at least I think I posted. It's taking forever to come up but I'm sure they're being flooded right now. I don't want to keep clicking and my post comes up a million times- so embarrassing.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

pawboutique@yahoo.com

Listed about is their email address (I guess they are affiliated with a dog store hence the name in the email address) if you'd like to voice your opinion, which I definitely think I'll be doing.

They actually removed it from their website but, of course, Google found it.

THANK YOU for posting the e-mail!!! I'm going to send them an e-mail right now. I'm so upset by this. That poor family and that poor dog!! They should have evaluated the situation and if they found the home not to be a good one, then they could have removed the dog. But c'mon, give the people a chance!! This is so awful!!

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

The family who Ellen gave the dog to said the main person at the rescue lied and told the family they were coming in to their home to do a home check.

Now THERE'S a law-suit waiting to happen thank goodness!!! I hope they get the dog back as well.