yes, it would have been great if the rescue organization had tried to work it out with the family but bottomline, Ellen was wrong. Just because she apologized and stated it was her fault, I don't think her publicly begging for the dog to be returned is very responsible. She really hasn't owned up to her mistake, she just begged for the adoption agency to return the dog...
So this kind of media attention may have a negative impact on all rescue organizations...and I can see from lots of message boards most people do not know how rescues work so they support Ellen.
My rescue agency just rescued over 200 dogs(mommies) and puppies from a puppy mill two weeks ago. They are up for adoption on PetFinder and at Petsmart this weekend and next...I hope this media story will not deter forever families but we are worried.
Our rescue agency has had this happen on occasion and we do try to work with the "new" family but we have also taken dogs from those "new" homes after research and review...
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