I understand the reason the rule....they want to be sure it's in a good home...who knows who someone might give it to? But if they've checked out this new place, Ellen's friend, and she's a responsible pet owner, why not let the dog live there? Ellen's right - the adoption agency isn't a home or a family.

(And I hope the $3,000 was mostly for the dog training....if she paid $3000 to get it neutred, she needs to look for a new vet! )