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BabyFidgette · 10-22-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalsmom

There is so much we don't know. One scenario keeps running through my head and it may not be right but Ellen gets the larger dog, the woman comes out and picks up the larger dog because it wasn't working and gives her the smaller pup and thinks to herself will she have the nerve to call me again if this doesn't work out. I bet she might give it or sell it to someone.......so I better keep an eye on this one cause then I could sue the pants off her. And now she can add to that lost business etc and all the threats she says she is getting. Poor Ellen is in for a big fight I'm afraid and if it were me doing this she probably would never check.

I'm lost? What large dog?

sweetr72 · 10-22-2007, 01:28 PM

http://images.eonline.com/static/aud...llen101707.mp3

She adopted an OLDER dog..she didnt day larger...from this agency before adopting Iggy..that dog immediately went after the cats so she thought the puppy would be better...obviously he wasnt...anywho..hopes this helps..

Dawn

crystalsmom · 10-22-2007, 02:33 PM

This is what I got today

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,303567,00.html

Rae Rae · 10-23-2007, 02:34 PM

At first I felt really bad for Ellen, yeah she should've contacted the agency if it was in her contract, and I understand why the agency has that rule, because you don't want the dog to end up with just any one. I still think they could've looked into the family that Ellen gave the dog too. If Ellen loves animals, I'm sure the family was qualified for the pup.

But today I read this article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21425779/

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Is Ellen a serial dog dumper?

Despite her television tears, Ellen DeGeneres may be more adept at the art of pooch passing than previously implied. According to the New York Post’s Page Six, the daytime talk show host/bully pulpit preacher pawned off another pup two years earlier – one she adopted from TV producer Kerri Randles.

Kerri told Page Six that she was shocked to learn Ellen gave away a mutt named Stormy less than two months after she took him home. "She may have had it for much less time than that,” Kerri said. “I only say two months because that's when I called to check on the dog and found out she no longer had it. I was totally shocked. I thought she was out of her mind."

Originally, Ellen seemed keen on the canine. She and her TV staff even grilled Kerri for four hours before Ellen agreed to take Stormy home for a trial visit. A few days later, Ellen told Kerri that Stormy could stay. “She acted like she was keeping it for life," Kerri said. Apparently, it’s an act Ellen’s been working on for a while.

And lest Ellen thinks she’s gotten away with her current pooch problem with Iggy, the ever-accommodating Roseanne posted a memo to her, as well. “You gave away that dog like it was not a living breathing being! You need to learn some respect for living things!!!”

I don't know how reliable the source is, but if it IS true then Ellen needs to have some respect for those that adopt to her and inform them when it's not working out.

crystalsmom · 10-23-2007, 03:13 PM

Do you remember the border collie she had a few years back and everyone was asked to help name it?? I looked it up and it was 2003 and she got it from a rescue named Oakland. I don't know if she still has it or not but does anyone else remember that. That's when I used to watch her.

yorkiegirl83 · 10-23-2007, 03:19 PM

I don't respect at all how she buys, then gets rid of dogs. I thought a while ago she was talking about buying a mix from a "breeder", but I could be confusing her with someone else.

But, the people I feel the worst for are the family that Ellen gave Iggy too. They didn't do anything wrong and were punished by the actions taken

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I don't think a dog is workable with Ellen's lifestyle from how it seems and maybe now she's realized that (hopefully) -- but I do feel bad for her because you can tell she feels SO bad for the family she gave Iggy to.

crystalsmom · 10-23-2007, 03:23 PM

Yes I feel bad for her too.

BabyFidgette · 10-23-2007, 03:53 PM

This whole thing is just turning into one big mess.

SugarMama · 10-23-2007, 03:54 PM

It is awful that all of this happened. We do have think about the fact that she is finding good homes for the dogs when it doesn't work out for her. She could just have someone drop them off at a shelter for her so at least she isn't doing that. Also, I've read a lot of posts on here from people who tell others that they think it would be a better idea for someone to re-home a dog instead of keeping it because the dog can pick up on the fact that they aren't wanted. I'm sure Ellen could have kept Iggy and just kept him secluded from everyone but he wouldn't have been happy not being a real part of the family. I'm just glad that she didn't / hasn't dropped any dogs off at a shelter. In a perfect world she would have kept every dog that she's ever owned, but none of us are perfect and we've all done things that we've later regretted. I know I'm not perfect (not by a long shot!) so I try not to judge others. It doesn't always work, but I try.

sweetr72 · 11-10-2007, 12:36 AM

Does anyone know what became of Iggy??

crystalsmom · 11-10-2007, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

Does anyone know what became of Iggy??

Good Morning Dawn, no I don't. I get google alerts almost every morning about this (most just repeating what we have heard) but no more mention of Iggy and where Iggy is right now. That's good in many ways, I would think as much as we'd like to know he's safe and in a good home.

Have a good day.

yorkiesmiles · 11-10-2007, 08:03 AM

I just saw a commercial last night for the tv-mag show called "The Insider" they said they have located Iggy & would have an exclusive on him on their Monday show. But I think this show is linked with ET - so they'll probably have the story too - and - lol- everyone else will get on the Iggy bandwagon again.

Still breaks my heart though that those girls lost Iggy

MyFairLacy · 11-10-2007, 11:04 AM

The story did just kindof trail off...I'm assuming the family never got Iggy back

yorkiesmiles · 11-12-2007, 04:34 PM

Entertainment Tonight is going to do a story on Iggy tonight - it's on here right now

Keno · 11-12-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Entertainment Tonight is going to do a story on Iggy tonight - it's on here right now

thanks going to watch it ....

10-22-2007, 02:33 PM	#138
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	This is what I got today http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,303567,00.html __________________

10-23-2007, 03:13 PM	#140
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Do you remember the border collie she had a few years back and everyone was asked to help name it?? I looked it up and it was 2003 and she got it from a rescue named Oakland. I don't know if she still has it or not but does anyone else remember that. That's when I used to watch her. __________________

10-23-2007, 03:23 PM	#142
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Yes I feel bad for her too. __________________

10-23-2007, 03:53 PM	#143
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	This whole thing is just turning into one big mess. __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

10-23-2007, 03:54 PM	#144
SugarMama YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 479	It is awful that all of this happened. We do have think about the fact that she is finding good homes for the dogs when it doesn't work out for her. She could just have someone drop them off at a shelter for her so at least she isn't doing that. Also, I've read a lot of posts on here from people who tell others that they think it would be a better idea for someone to re-home a dog instead of keeping it because the dog can pick up on the fact that they aren't wanted. I'm sure Ellen could have kept Iggy and just kept him secluded from everyone but he wouldn't have been happy not being a real part of the family. I'm just glad that she didn't / hasn't dropped any dogs off at a shelter. In a perfect world she would have kept every dog that she's ever owned, but none of us are perfect and we've all done things that we've later regretted. I know I'm not perfect (not by a long shot!) so I try not to judge others. It doesn't always work, but I try. __________________ Have a great day! ~Mindy~

10-22-2007, 01:28 PM	#137
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	http://images.eonline.com/static/aud...llen101707.mp3 She adopted an OLDER dog..she didnt day larger...from this agency before adopting Iggy..that dog immediately went after the cats so she thought the puppy would be better...obviously he wasnt...anywho..hopes this helps.. Dawn

10-23-2007, 03:19 PM	#141
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I don't respect at all how she buys, then gets rid of dogs. I thought a while ago she was talking about buying a mix from a "breeder", but I could be confusing her with someone else. But, the people I feel the worst for are the family that Ellen gave Iggy too. They didn't do anything wrong and were punished by the actions taken . I don't think a dog is workable with Ellen's lifestyle from how it seems and maybe now she's realized that (hopefully) -- but I do feel bad for her because you can tell she feels SO bad for the family she gave Iggy to.

11-10-2007, 12:36 AM	#145
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Does anyone know what became of Iggy??

11-10-2007, 08:03 AM	#147
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	follow-up on Iggy I just saw a commercial last night for the tv-mag show called "The Insider" they said they have located Iggy & would have an exclusive on him on their Monday show. But I think this show is linked with ET - so they'll probably have the story too - and - lol- everyone else will get on the Iggy bandwagon again. Still breaks my heart though that those girls lost Iggy __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

11-10-2007, 11:04 AM	#148
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	The story did just kindof trail off...I'm assuming the family never got Iggy back __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-12-2007, 04:34 PM	#149
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Entertainment Tonight is going to do a story on Iggy tonight - it's on here right now __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*