Ellen's Dog - Page 3

Morrigoon · 10-17-2007, 05:42 PM

My mom has experienced this with some of the rescue groups she works with. Occasionally someone has asked my mom to take their dog for whatever reason, and she has often taken them on privately because she felt that the group she was fostering for was just a bit *too* strict on pet placement. However, she agrees with some of the rules, such as the one about not letting tiny dogs go to homes with small children.

Now, IMHO, 12 and 13 are big enough to deal. Perhaps the group had a rule against it, and I know MANY groups do have a stipulation in their contracts stating that if you give up the dog, you have to give it back to the group. This is to protect the dogs from being sent to the pound or being given to highly inappropriate homes.

In this case, I think the group could have insisted on reviewing the new owner's family and home, and perhaps could have granted an exception based upon that review, as well as get the new owner to sign a contract as if they had adopted the dog directly. Facing a reposession of the dog, the new owner would probably have complied. Then everybody would have been happy (if a bit inconvenienced).

This group could still save face by coming back and being willing to offer the above opportunity to the hairdresser, or by holding the dog till the younger child turns 13 and then granting a special exemption.

wendybeth · 10-17-2007, 05:48 PM

I suppose these dogs are just held onto until a more desirable family comes along, and not put down? Damn well better be, if the agency is going to be so incredibly uptight about it. I think they'll wind up being very sorry they were such assholes about this. They make China's adoption rules look fairly liberal.

€uroMeinke · 10-17-2007, 05:47 PM

Jack airs his grievences to the neighbors nightly, but forgives us every morning.

Not Afraid · 10-17-2007, 05:53 PM

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Jack airs his grievences to the neighbors nightly, but forgives us every morning.

Yes, it is forgiveness that causes him to wake us up at 5 am with kisses and demands for pets.

And, now he's taught Calliope his ploys of forgiveness.

Not Afraid · 10-17-2007, 05:50 PM

From what I heard today (through the vast and efficient Long Beach pet gossip network

) is that it was Ellen's publicist who pissed off the adoption ladies. He apparently told them to go fu<k themselves and that brought out their claws.

Snowflake · 10-17-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

From what I heard today (through the vast and efficient Long Beach pet gossip network

) is that it was Ellen's publicist who pissed off the adoption ladies. He apparently told them to go fu<k themselves and that brought out their claws.

A fine example of building a business relationship or service on either side. Muy bad of the publicist to be such a poo-hed and pretty reactionary of the rescue people. Heck, handled right, they could have appeared on Ellen's show in a forum that would have promoted their good works and found good homes for many dogs.

innerSpaceman · 10-17-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

He apparently told them to go fu<k themselves and that brought out their claws.

Oh, so they took it out on two little children? And had the stupidity to (essentially) do it on popular national T.V.

I hope they get a better handle on their hackles in future.

Morrigoon · 10-17-2007, 05:59 PM

Well, they're just people, people with flaws and emotions, like any of us.

Alex · 10-17-2007, 06:03 PM

According to Keith Olbermann (is he ever any worse than when doing one of those segments where he is trying to feed straight lines to some comedian in something supposed to resemble news commentary) the agency has given the dog to a new home.

CoasterMatt · 10-17-2007, 06:26 PM

I'm so thankful we got our Lucy and Ethel from someone far better than any agency - and she's always welcome for "home inspection" visits

10-17-2007, 05:42 PM	#1
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	My mom has experienced this with some of the rescue groups she works with. Occasionally someone has asked my mom to take their dog for whatever reason, and she has often taken them on privately because she felt that the group she was fostering for was just a bit too strict on pet placement. However, she agrees with some of the rules, such as the one about not letting tiny dogs go to homes with small children. Now, IMHO, 12 and 13 are big enough to deal. Perhaps the group had a rule against it, and I know MANY groups do have a stipulation in their contracts stating that if you give up the dog, you have to give it back to the group. This is to protect the dogs from being sent to the pound or being given to highly inappropriate homes. In this case, I think the group could have insisted on reviewing the new owner's family and home, and perhaps could have granted an exception based upon that review, as well as get the new owner to sign a contract as if they had adopted the dog directly. Facing a reposession of the dog, the new owner would probably have complied. Then everybody would have been happy (if a bit inconvenienced). This group could still save face by coming back and being willing to offer the above opportunity to the hairdresser, or by holding the dog till the younger child turns 13 and then granting a special exemption. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I suppose these dogs are just held onto until a more desirable family comes along, and not put down? Damn well better be, if the agency is going to be so incredibly uptight about it. I think they'll wind up being very sorry they were such assholes about this. They make China's adoption rules look fairly liberal. __________________
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Jack airs his grievences to the neighbors nightly, but forgives us every morning. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	From what I heard today (through the vast and efficient Long Beach pet gossip network ) is that it was Ellen's publicist who pissed off the adoption ladies. He apparently told them to go fu<k themselves and that brought out their claws.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Well, they're just people, people with flaws and emotions, like any of us. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	According to Keith Olbermann (is he ever any worse than when doing one of those segments where he is trying to feed straight lines to some comedian in something supposed to resemble news commentary) the agency has given the dog to a new home.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I'm so thankful we got our Lucy and Ethel from someone far better than any agency - and she's always welcome for "home inspection" visits __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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