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The big deal is that an agency that rescues animals from abusive situations had the dog and released it to Ellen's care after consideration of the situation. They know nothing of the situation that Ellen was putting the dog back into. This is a situation of an 'entertainment' 'celebrity' using the bully pulpit to tug on heartstrings. She signed an agreement when she accepted the dog and did not live up to it. It is very simple, you're right Ellen, you messed up! Now live with it and accept the responsibility for your actions. These organizations are there for a reason, I know, we have a dog from a rescue organization and had to undergo very careful scrutiny prior to being accepted.

I heard about this on the News. People say why did Ellen get so upset? Maybe the Fact that the Agency took the Dog away from a Young Girl who loved the Dog. I mean what harm is it? That Agency is mean for doing that. They Threatened to call the Media, Cops & So forth. I mean who the hell do they think they are? The Family deserves the Dog back!

Sounds like BS from this shelter/rescue agency. They might have needed 15 minutes of fame, so they took something which no longer belonged to them. That is a lot of money to have spent on this dog. Maybe Ellen should sue them for stealing her dog.

Did anyone notice the lisp? Bad sound, or does Ellen have a lisp when she cries?

PattieP, I heard this on TV the other day, and there wasn't a lisp. I was clowning. I think the sound just came across poorly. Sorry, I know she was hurt because of the rescue peoples actions. I didn't mean to disrespect her.

Oh, boo hoo Ellen. You wanted to get some brownie points, then dump the dog because it was inconvenient. Dog doesn't get along with cat. Big surprise. Get caught. Then use the bully pulpit to play for forgiveness with those crocodile tears. The shelter did the right thing. Their genuine concern was for the rescued dog.

Ok, so, out of curiosity, what happens to the dog in the meantime? Is it still sitting in the shelter?

I understand Ellen did violate the rules when she gave the dog to the other family without informing the shelter but this little girl loves this dog and they were taking care of it and the dog was being taken care of and loved. Thats all the dog wanted so I feel there should be certain circumstances where they should consider and why don'tthe shelter do a home visit with that family and see they are okay then the dog can go back. I am also with rottweiler7575, why did they release this dog to start with without a spay/neuter. Rescues are just that, rescues and this is the first I have heard of a rescue NOT altering the dog. I think the family who took the dog need to be screened then if they pass, the dog can be returned.

First, I do not agree with Mutts and Moms charging 650.00 and then expect Ellen to pay for the vet care and spay of this dog. This would only encourage people to purchases dogs from backyard breeders and heaven knows, if backyard breeders tool responsibility, there would be no need for rescues.

Legitimate rescues, such as mine, has the animals vetted, spay/neutered, heartworm treatment, any surgeries, medications, obedience training, temperament test to place the dog in the right home and so on done before the dog is even placed up for adoption and our adoption donation is a "fraction" of Mutts and Moms. We are all volunteers and our adoption donations go strictly to the animals and their care. It would appear Mutts and Moms find this to be a business for "profit" and how discussing and sad for the animals.

Had Ellen checked the rescue out first, then perhaps she would not have had a bad experience. Ellen having to pay 650.00 and then the vetting and spay should have been a red flag to Ellen. Had she research the breed, she would not have adopted this breed, nor should the rescue have placed this breed with her.

Legitimate rescues are wonderful and we take great pride in placing our animals in loving homes to prevent the dog from ending up in a bad situation. Yes, we have long applications, we check references, and talk with their vet, introduction, do home visits before and after adoption. We do this because we care deeply for the animals we rescue and place. Many of these animals come from abusive backgrounds and we do not want to place them in

I like Ellen a lot but c'mon, this is crazy. She messed up. I wish that the agency would have given the dog back, but if I would have had to go through what the people at the agency are going through ( death threats, constant calls...) I would have said the hell with everyone too. Anyway to see what I really think go to

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZiKHXIH0WHw

There's some extra footage and my take on the whole deal. My blogs are kind of… different.