This show has REALLY struck a nerve with me.
And not for the reasons you are thinking....
The TV Series All American Muslim features families from the city of Dearborn MI, a suburb of Detroit.
On an episode of All American Muslim there appeared a recent convert to Islam (caucasian) and a Muslim woman that wed.
They apparently never considered what would become of the man's aged dog.
The woman states that the dog is considered unclean by the religion, and her father will not come to their home because he (or anyone) is unable to pray if they have dog hair on them without purification. (she also states that cats are unclean-if they are wet ???)
Then comes the despicable part. Using the guise of 'allergies' she wants this poor aged dog of 16 years out of the home. The man has had the dog for 10 years..
She's there 'oh, my health...' ' oh, my asthma'. It's me or the dog.
She even states "I'm not a dog-person" at one point. Bingo.
Knowing that objection on 'religious' belief would not 'cut it' with her new husband, she backs her bet with the 'allergy card'.
I've worked in rescue TOO long not to see through this one.
There was no compromise, no allergy filters, no allergy shot treatment for the woman, no re-homing with friend or relative, no separate accommodation set up in the home.
How does it end? The poor 16 year old dog is put in a sanctuary.
And the man states: "She (the dog) means the world to me." *tears*
Sorry, but that dog meant nothing to you, Sir. IMO.
The couple justifies their decision as 'best for the dog' and the woman. How can this be? The old dog was once the center of attention from the man, and now she's one of a multitude of animals on some farm?
And he says that this was the first 'test' of their marriage. (which I say he failed hard)
They deliver the dog to the sanctuary. She is on her best behavior (which is typical in 'owner give up' situations) petting dogs (which you can see is an act) and showing NO signs of allergies while being surrounded by dogs.
(a person with true allergies would not even attempt going near a dog sanctuary)
End of story. The dog spends what are probably her last days wondering where is owner has gone, and why she was 'thrown away'. Or at least that's what the man should be thinking.
You, SIR, are the lowest of the low. It's all on you.
BTW, I am from Dearborn MI. Born and raised there.
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