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The Pooch Pusher

November 28, 2016 Blind Gossip

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[Perez Hilton] What talk show host pressures their employees to adopt dogs, even when they feel forced to and don’t really want one?

Similar: Not So Kind And Generous

Talk Show Host:

[Optional] What would you do if your boss tried to force you to adopt a pet?

SOLVED!

Talk Show Host: Ellen DeGeneres

Three years after we published a blind item on Ellen DeGeneres pushing pets onto her staff, Perez Hilton ran a similar story.

Here is Blind Gossip’s SOLVED blind item from 2013: Not So Kind And Generous.

Obviously, Ellen DeGeneres is still making her staff uncomfortable by forcing them to adopt pets they may not want.

But it makes Ellen feel good, and that’s what really counts.

Congratulations to 4sixx2 for being first with the correct response!


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  1. riotdontdiet says

    December 4, 2016 at 1:46 am

    This was probably blown out of context……im sure Ellen said…..if anyone wants a dog you should adopt one instead. Los angeles has a huge homeless dog population because people continue to breed dogs, they dont spay and neuter and people get dogs as puppies then when they realize that it takes work they dump the pup like trash. Dont breed or buy while shelter pets die!

  2. IntolerantOldBat says

    November 29, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    I thought Ellen. Looks like everyone else does, too. LOL Seems like an Ellen thing to do. Ugh.

    If my boss tried to force me to adopt a pet, I would tell her to mind her own business. My animals are already adopted from the shelter, and I have as many as I can feasibly support. More animals of any breed would be too much to handle financially or spatially, so I would tell Ellen to respectfully back off, or else.

  3. spikelb says

    November 29, 2016 at 8:48 am

    Absolutely Ellen, and she has been doing this for years now, nothing new.

    Staffers do it thinking it will put them in good graces with her and will lead to promotions, instead they end up with a responsibility they didn’t want nor need.

  4. Kimmer says

    November 29, 2016 at 5:59 am

    Ellen DeGeneres

  5. YogaGirl says

    November 29, 2016 at 5:39 am

    Ellen DeGeneres

  6. ksamuelson1017 says

    November 29, 2016 at 5:34 am

    Talk Show Host: Sharon Osbourne

  7. alexag says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:49 am

    Ellen DeGeneres

  8. Arianna1 says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:48 am

    Ellen. She’s a complete control freak.

  9. My2Brows says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:32 am

    Ellen

  10. Blitzed says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:22 am

    Ellen

  11. TypingOutLoud says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:01 am

    Elllen Degeneres

    I would take at least two dogs. After that I’d call Perez Hilton about it.

  12. mrsamerica says

    November 29, 2016 at 3:37 am

    Jimmy Fallon?
    Because he has one game that involves a lot of puppies in it
    It’s called Pup Quiz

  13. Xanadu says

    November 29, 2016 at 2:36 am

    Ellen.

    I’d claim to have a life threatening allergy. Or just say “no”?

  14. Lis1234 says

    November 29, 2016 at 1:55 am

    Talk Show Host: Ellen

  15. Keeping Honest says

    November 29, 2016 at 1:54 am

    Ellen. I mean screw children. I love my fur baby but he’s so hands on I might as well get another kid. He even wakes me up at 4am.

  16. YerMam says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    Hmm, Ellen Degeneres sounds like she’s want to open people’s hearts to the love of a dog.

    I’m not sure on the “forced to adopt” angle. I have a dog and will probably always have dogs, but if a boss wanted me to take on more than I could look after I’d decline on the ground that it’s unfair on the animal. I couldn’t have anything other than a dog right now anyway, my dog would hump and then eat any other type of animal.

  17. surfcity says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    Ellen.

  18. boyjack4 says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    Ellen

  19. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    Ellen

    I love animals. I have 3 rescues but not everyone can handle the responsibility or expense. #AdoptDontShop

  20. Baileygirl says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Ellen. I would tell my boss I was allergic if I wanted to keep my job.

  21. OpalMoonfire says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Ellen Degeneres.

  22. labhluva14 says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    Ellen Degeneres

  23. CleverVocab says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    Lara Spencer?

  24. jrgius says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    Ellen.

  25. Diamond Girl says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Ellen Degeneres. I love dogs!

  26. queenofhearts_11 says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    Ellen

  27. starrynights says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    Ellen D.

  28. Lollipopkid says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    Ellen Degeneres, I would definitely go along with it and adopt the pet ❤️

  29. helloworld1 says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Wendy Williams

  30. heynow says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Ellen

    That’s very selfish, while a nice gesture to try and get homes for a homeless fur baby it’s very selfish. Not everyone is meant to have pets especially if the person doesn’t want one. I’ve rescued 2 dogs with “issues”and I was willing to put in the work to train them and work through their issues. It takes time and dedication. They are great dogs now but not everyone is in a position to pay for trainers and put in the work. I wouldn’t adopt a dog out to anyone who doesn’t…

  31. ollie15 says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    Ellen

  32. OfficalNobody says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Ellen Degeneres

  33. 718mom says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Ellen?

  34. gailpow says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Has to be that pooch-lover Ellen DeGeneres.

  35. CyndiTx123 says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Andy Cohen…. since he adopted his adorable doggie.

    adopt a fake pet…. 🙂

  36. kristipr says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    Ellen

  37. Tinkerbell says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Ellen.

    She should pay for all the food, vet, grooming bills etc. if she wants people adopt these dogs, she’s certainly got the money.

  38. nobutyeah says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Ellen

  39. Monysmom says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    Ellen Degeneres

  40. Annaliese says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    Ellen De (Not)-so-generous

  41. Sour Lemon says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    This sounds like Ellen Degeneres…..

  42. Mom2acm says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    This screams Rachel Ray to me.

  43. sexxyliquorice says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    Talk Show Host: Ellen Degeneres

  44. sweetnews says

    November 28, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I feel like his is Chelsea Handler, because she has two rescues. I would not let anyone bully me to adopt a pet, it’s a huge responsibility to care for animals and they deserve to be in good homes with proper care and attention. I love my dog, and have had more than one before. I’d own a zoo if I could, but no one should bully me into adding to my furry family because of THEIR personal agenda.

  45. jrzygirl says

    November 28, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Ellen

  46. angelbratt says

    November 28, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    Ellen de generous ?

  47. annabelle77 says

    November 28, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Don’t know, but this is a horrible thing to do. This results in animals being abandoned and abused by owners who don’t want the responsibility. No animal deserves this.

  48. EastlakeGirl says

    November 28, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    Ellen Degeneres

  49. CanaryCry says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    Ellen or Oprah?

  50. Beautiful_Stranger says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    ellen

  51. Tralee says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    Probably Ellen

  52. Ramalama says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    Ellen

  53. justcurious says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    What would i do? Show pix on Monday morning of the delicious roast dinner i enjoyed thanks to them lol

  54. nomasf says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    Ellen Degeneres. I’ve heard this before.

    I love dogs but know my limits. So no pressure would make me adopt a dog unless I really wanted another one.

  55. redstilettos says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    Ellen

  56. Vampira says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Ellen?

  57. sunshine702 says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Ellen

    Politely decline if I was not ready for a pet.

  58. Cranny07 says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Talk Show Host: Ellen Degeneres

    [Optional] What would you do if your boss tried to force you to adopt a pet? I would tell them “Sure, after you paid for the costs of vet fees, paperwork of adoptions, a raise to cover the cost for food, and other miscellaneous things”

  59. MinnieMe says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Ellen DeGeneres
    change jobs?

  60. Reggie5561 says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Ellen

  61. Moonpie says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    Ellen.

  62. ccattwood says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Ellen
    I have major animal allergies so it wouldn’t happen!

  63. BaybeK8s says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Talk Show Host: Ellen Degeneres

  64. Westie says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    It’s got to be Ellen.

  65. amagod121 says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    It’s Ellen. I remember hearing about this several years ago when she promised someone a dog and things went south, or something like that.

    I would give my boss a great big hug of appreciation and run down to the local shelter to adopt (yet another) pet. Save a life – adopt today!

    • amagod121 says

      November 28, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      Ellen De Generis, that is.

  66. bubblesblue says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    ellen

  67. dramatrauma says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    What! How mean! What a evil, horrible, selfish person she is!!! I’m gonna bet Trump takes back her Medal of Freedom and locks her up for that! (((Sarcasm))))
    You work for Ellen and all you can drudge up is a complaint about is this rescue dog-gate. Just fire yourself and see how the other half lives.

  68. stanton says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    ellen

  69. stillmb says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    That’s Ellen.
    I’m already feeding & cleaning teeth for 2 dogs & 2 cats, so I’d say I’ve done my part.

  70. bubbasbbq says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Sounds like ellen the tyrant degeneres

    What would you do if your boss tried to force you to adopt a pet? I show them a photos of my two dogs and say “sure!!!! My dogs would love a snack!”

  71. KCeagle says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    Ellen DeGeneres?

    Stand my ground and remain firm to my OWN desires and wishes. If you give an inch your boss or others will keep imposing upon you. Be respectful but say and mean NO!

  72. bertwheeler says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Ellen.

    I’d tell her I had a fatal allergy. To her *.

  73. gossipgood says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Ellen

  74. Aurora says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Ellen DeGeneres

  75. ashanean says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    Oh Ellen.

    I would say well I need a raise cuz dogs like to eat and they eat a lot.

  76. erininla35 says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Ellen

  77. LivDizzly says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Ellen

  78. Arsinoe says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    It’s Ellen Degeneres.

  79. runaway says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Ellen

  80. MelodyMunroe7 says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Talk Show Host: Ellen

    [Optional] What would you do if your boss tried to force you to adopt a pet? They better pay enough to take care of it

  81. sabrina325 says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Ellen Degeneres?

  82. eryncuz88 says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Isn’t this Ellen DeGeneres?

  83. prinny says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Ellen. I have adopted two pets myself and would always do so, however, I have friends that went to breeders, and would never impose my views on them. It’s all lovely to adopt but people have to realize that alot of abandoned dogs come with behavioural issues that can be very difficult to deal with. I am sure people with money like Ellen can afford to have the Dog Whisperer on call, adopting is not for everyone, nor is owning a pet. It truly is just a step below having a child.

  84. lickmyfeet says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    ellen d’ generous

  85. Goodgrief says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    I will say Ellen D, say I will make a donation to a local shelter, but I will not adopt, unless you give me a raise for his extra expense. Dogs are expensive.

  86. DuncanCh says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    This has to be Ellen, I remember seeing a similar blind on here about some controversy with her, pets, and the show staff.

    If my boss tried to force me to adopt a pet I’d ask them for a year’s worth of money to care for the animal in advance!

  87. goodgollyholly says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Ellen DeGeneres

    Nope — I have as many as I can care for right now. Unless she is giving me a stipend to help with another….

  88. Valfunde says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    Host- Ellen

    If my boss was forcing us all to adopt a dog, I could truthfully claim that I have a severe dog allergy and in no way could live with a dog as a pet. I do have two cats (no cat allergies) adopted from shelter, so perhaps boss would give me a pass.

  89. lovetwist says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    Ellen.

  90. Jay007 says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Ellen

  91. rf3743 says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Rachael Ray

  92. Catseyezzz says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    Ellen deGeneres

  93. crazycatlady says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    Must be Ellen DeGenerous

  94. Grande Queso says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Ellen

  95. luv2guess says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    ellen or rachel ray

  96. vodkabarbie says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Ellen 🙁

  97. artistsnow says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    Ellen DeGeneres.

    Pets are like children. YOu do NOT adopt a child because the child needs YOU.
    You adopt a child because you want a child. There are many many people with pets who are abused and neglected because the owners are not ready, capable or willing to care for their animal. You are doing a HUGE disservice to these dogs by FORCING them upon your employees who CANNOT say no because you are the boss. Get real Ellen. FInd another way. Give the dogs to kids in need.

    • WillowPotter says

      November 29, 2016 at 10:39 am

      Well said Artistsnow!

  98. minime says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    ELLEN

  99. bhakti says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Wendy Williams? She seems super pushy. Then again maybe this is Ellen?

  100. carriebradshaw says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    Ellen

    optional: I’m a cat lady in making, so I would never adopt a dog. I would say my boss I’m allergic against dogs+ I’ not allowed to have pets in my appartment.

  101. PinkCrayon says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Ellen DeGeneres?

  102. Veralynn says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Ellen DeGeneris

  103. howdywiley says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Ellen

  104. SugarCookie says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    Ellen DeGeneres

    I remember the big dog adoption controversy Ellen caused in 2007 when she adopted a dog, signed the contract, then changed her mind and dumped her new dog on her hairdresser, which broke the pet adoption rules she agree to follow and the contract she signed.

  105. Jaykay74 says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    I’m thinking Ellen….
    Id ask for a payrise, pooches are expensive!!

  106. Bunniest says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Wendy Williams?

  107. Kitty S says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    Ellen

  108. hvp5ss says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    Ellen DeGeneres!

    I love my rescue pups, so I can’t imagine that being an issue. ?

    • spookie says

      November 29, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      But the thing is, if someone is pressured into taking a rescue dog and they don’t want a dog at all, then the poor dog will just end up being in the shelter again eventually.

  109. jophieljo says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Ellen

  110. Parade says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Ellen.

  111. Aurelia says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Ellen

  112. kc1978 says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Ellen

    I’d only get a pet if I wanted to. I recently got my kids a cat and while it was an adjustment, (I have a 22 month old boy and a 5 year old girl) she’s a welcome addition to the family. My daughter wants a dog now and that is just not gonna happen…for anyone.

    • carriebradshaw says

      November 29, 2016 at 9:38 am

      there is a method to get rid of the dog wish, but it’s better for older kids: buy them a dog leash, and let them “walk with the dog” for 30 minutes at 6 am, at afternoon and about 10p.m. each day, by every weather. afther few days they stop talking about wanting a dog.

      I understand You: I always had cats, they make me happy.Dogs are work for me. You has to be a “dog person” to care for a dog properly and don’t see this as some kind of tiresome duty.

    • ccattwood says

      November 29, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      This dog wish advice is genius and will hush my daughter up forever about a dog! Thank you so much!!!

    • Heathersmist says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      carriebradshaw…brilliant!

  113. thekatsclaws says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Ellen?

  114. SeijnSei says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    Talk Show Host: Ellen

    [Optional] What would you do if your boss tried to force you to adopt a pet
    Tell them to * it.

  115. jeanmarieok says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    Ellen Degeneres

  116. 4sixx2 says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    Ellen again or still? She’s really garnering an uncool name for herself. Typical of the far Left- all inclusive UNLESS you disagree… or don’t want a cat/dog.

    • Dirty Squirrel says

      November 29, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      This. I’d tell her I’m waiting until my next raise to get a new pet.

    • butwhatever says

      November 30, 2016 at 4:03 am

      Are you actually dragging politics into this???

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