Free Iggy

Trying to do the right thing, comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres now finds herself in deep doo doo with Mutts and Moms. Ellen adopted Iggy, a cute little dog. She cared for Iggy to the best of her ability, and when it was clear the adoption was not going to work out she gave the dog to a loving family. The dog lived there for two weeks -- bonding with the two girls in the home, and they bonded with Iggy.

Ellen shares the story on her web site.

When Mutts and Moms called to check up on Iggy, Ellen didn't lie -- she told them the truth. And that's when the trouble started. It seems Ellen had signed an agreement saying that she would not give the dog away. Mutts and Moms, claiming Ellen violated the contract, demanded the dog be returned.

They physically went over to Iggy's new home and carted Iggy back to the shelter.

Now you tell me. What would be best for Iggy -- to live with a family that loves him? Or, live in a dog shelter?

If you agree that Iggy should be returned to the family that loves him, email or call Mutts and Moms today. You can reach them at:

Mutts and Moms
Paw Boutique
523 S Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
626.394.0946
Email: pawboutique@yahoo.com
http://www.muttsandmoms.org/

The web site is currently down, probably from too many hits! The questions to ask are: Why didn't Mutts and Moms simply interview the new family and let Iggy stay? Is going by the policy more important that what is in the best interest of the dog and the family?

Urge Mutts and Moms to SET IGGY FREE!

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UPDATE: A spokesperson for Mutts and Moms said "rules are rules" and that the adoption agency has no plans to turn over Iggy. Degeneres had given the dog to her hairdresser, who has two children. On Sunday Mutts and Moms came, police in tow, to retrieve the dog.

Despite an on-air plea from Degeneres, Mutts and Moms owner Marina Batkis "is not going to give them the dog."

... the Pasadena-based organization that has been the target of death and arson threats and calls for a boycott since DeGeneres' emotional retelling of the doggy dilemma on her talk show Tuesday, said that his client has no plans to return the four-month-old Brussels Griffon terrier mix to DeGeneres' hairdresser and her two young daughters. [...]

"[Batkis] doesn't think this is the type of family that should have the dog," Fink told the Associated Press. "She is adamant that she is not going to be bullied around by the Ellen DeGenereses of the world…They are using their power, position and wealth to try to get what it is they want."

Yeah, a decent home for a dog now living in a shelter. The NERVE of them. Geezzzz Someone should take Ellen and Portia out back and slap them! How dare they find a good home for a homeless little dog.