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Poached Pooches of 2007

PetSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:00:18 -0800

Lily Allen cuddles this super cute pup at the opening of the Harrods Winter sale today. This lil one does not belong to her, but she does have a much-loved pet of her very own who was dognapped from her walker earlier this year . . . but, thankfully, returned safe and sound. She wasn't the only celebrity to have a pup taken from her in 2007, so test your knowledge of the other newsmakers.

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Wanna Eat (Vegan) Lunch With Alicia Silverstone?

PetSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:30:00 -0800

Give back to a great cause this season with Farm Sanctuary's Charity Buzz Holiday Auction. The amazing opportunities include tickets and backstage passes to Joan Jett (plus a personalized and signed electric guitar), a surfing lesson with Daniela Sea (The L Word), and a vegan lunch in Los Angeles with Alicia Silverstone. Currently drawing the highest bid is the visit to the set of Californication and a meet-and-greet with star David Duchovny.

Along with once-in-a-lifetime celebrity meetings, the 65 items to bid on include concerts, getaways, dinners, unique gifts, and more - with all proceeds benefiting the Farm Sanctuary. Working to promote compassionate living through rescue, education, and advocacy of farm animals, they also host a 175-acre shelter in Upstate New York and another 300-acre shelter in Northern California dedicated to lifelong care and rehabilitation of neglected creatures. Opportunities to place a bid and give back to animals, via the online auction, ends on Dec. 17.

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The Aftermath of Iggygate...

PetSugar — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:00:27 -0700

With over 14,000 signatures on an online petition, and several websites dedicated to the cause, when will the "Iggygate" madness end? Although it appears that the dog already has a new home, Ellen canceled the taping for Friday and Monday's shows, and I have a feeling that the aftermath is far from over. Regardless of my feelings about the right and wrong of the situation, I can't help but feel for the innocent bystanders – Iggy and the children.

TMZ.com provided these pictures after the pup's police-escorted departure. To check out more pictures of Ellen and the family, read more

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What's Your Take: Ellen vs. Mutts and Moms?

PetSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:32:25 -0700

To summarize the story for you, Ellen DeGeneres adopted a dog, Iggy, realized she couldn't keep it, and gave it to her hairdresser's family (including two daughters, ages 11 and 12). When Ellen told rescue group owners Marina Batkis and Vanessa Chekroun what she did, they took the dog away from the family because Ellen violated her contract in giving the dog away and because the "Mutts and Moms" organization policy requires all children in the family to be 14 years old and older.

An attorney that was authorized to speak for the rescue group owners (but is not legally representing them) said:

"She (Batkis) doesn't think this is the type of family that should have the dog," said attorney Keith A. Fink. "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."

I'm curious to hear how you feel about this:

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