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Tehran outlaws pet dogs

Posted: Monday, February 04, 2008 1:10 PM
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The Iranian government has outlawed pet dogs and has begun to arrest owners who bring their animals in public. 

VIDEO: Pet dogs outlawed in Tehran

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Dear Mr.Arouzi, I watched the video and I cannot understand why the authorities would outlaw the ownership of dogs. Two of the small dogs were so very cute and cuddly. I can't see looking into that face and seeing something terrible. Sometimes the authorities seem to carry the laws a bit too far. I feel sorry for the people who have been arrested and had their dogs taken into such horrible conditions. That is no way to treat the citizens of a country. I certainly hope the law is taken away and the people can be free to own and walk their dogs freely. Peace to all!    
What a sad place to live. Does that government sit around thinking up laws to make its people miserable?
why would they do this?? This is disgusting....how could they outlaw a pet?? Something needs to be done about this! A poor creature with a home is now in exhile...what sense does that even make? I hope and pray that these people don't give up their animals.
Stupid is as stupid does.
If I had a dog, I would feel like the Iranians.
I can't tell you how much joy animals give to
humans.  They are super duper important.  Better
than any therapy.  Animals love unconditionally.

These dogs give love and joy.  I wouldn't want to live without my animals here on earth on the time that we have left.  This is terrible.
I have no children or babies.  God is punishing us.


I believe that the Lord's return is 2011, but our
animals won't be coming with us.  

My cats are my reason why I would almost be "left behind."  I love my cats.  


Will the insanity of the Iranian government never end?  I'd rather be dead than live in a country like that!  They have absolutely no respect for their own people.  Thank God for the many freedoms we have here in the USA.  God Bless America FOREVER!
I guess the U.S. will have to step in again and open its doors to refugee dogs.....
Once again insanity has taken hold in Iranian politics.


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