The New York Times reported back in 2003 that DeGeneres had to find a new home for a mixed breed puppy she had because of her cats.
"If there has been any discord in Ms. DeGeneres's life recently, it has been the way her two cats reacted to Lucy, her mixed-breed puppy. They were 'not thrilled with having dog energy' around the house, she said, 'especially puppy energy.' So she had to find Lucy a new home."She had the dog on the show when she first got it and had a contest to name the pooch.
I think Ellen needs to seriously consider not getting another dog.