All American Muslim TV series

[pomtzu]

Realistically, Pomtzu, how much one on one attention can a dog expect at a sanctuary run by apparently one couple? Not much indeed.
Not enough time or hands to lavish affections. No sitting for hours on a couch with comforting hands on her. Not with that population to care for.

Admittedly, not much, but it is better than the PTS route, or being put in a shelter where it most likely would never be adopted because of it's age, and would end up being PTS anyway.

We can only speculate on the future of this poor dog, and hope for the best. Perhaps she will be happy among the other dogs there, and will bond with one and have a friend for comfort.

We can only hope...........

[Karen]

I was glad that Sana weighed in, as a responsible Muslim who can explain that this is NOT true of the religion in general. After all, we first met Sana in the company of One Down, her beloved Corgi mix with the silly ears!

People have used all sorts of excuses - including religion - for the mistreatment of others, human and animal alike, and it is the responsibility of the rest of us, who know better, to call them to task on this.

Write to TLC and let them know we - the potential viewing public - are offended not that they are portraying the life of a Muslim family, but that this behavior is not acceptable to any of us, regardless of religion.

TLC is part of the Discovery Network, and they have a comment form online here:

http://corporate.discovery.com/conta...wer-relations/

[caseysmom]

This is TLC its all about the ratings, this station has turned into a circus. No doubt the producers knew this would tick people off.

[sparks19]

This is TLC its all about the ratings, this station has turned into a circus. No doubt the producers knew this would tick people off.

This

they will likely be glad to know it struck a nerve with people as I'm sure that's why they showed it in the first place.

[phesina]

The reason Lowe's pulled their advertising from the show is not because of the dog but because some fringe "Christian" right-wing group in Florida was complaining that Muslims are all terrorists and the show was propaganda in the service of them taking over this country, etc., etc., etc.

This is all over the news here in the Detroit media. There is a lot of talk of organizing a boycott against Lowe's because of this.

Incidentally, I also grew up in Dearborn. I was born in Detroit, and when I was 3 years old my family moved to Dearborn. My parents lived there the rest of their lives, and my brother and his family still live there. I'm about 30 miles away here in Ann Arbor.

Thank you, Sana, for expressing your thoughts on this as both a Muslim and a dog-owner and -lover. Too many people use religion to excuse all kinds of utterly reprehensible actions.

May that poor dog find love and warmth again.

[cassiesmom]

I think it's unfortunate. TLC could have done a program that would inform and enlighten people, but they chose not to. I wish TLC would really be a channel for learning instead of what it is.

[Lady's Human]

It is a learning channel.....

Learning how sensationalism sells ad space, generates ratings, and increases website traffic.

TO quote Mr. Shaw, the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

[Catty1]

Wasn't that Mr. Wilde?

[lizbud]

Is this program one of those "Reality" shows? If so, they are probably
all actors. They are probably all following a script .

[Grace]

Is this program one of those "Reality" shows? If so, they are probably
all actors. They are probably all following a script .

No, they are real people. One of them is a football coach at Fordson High School; another is a policeman in Dearborn. They have real jobs. They are not actors. Some of them were on Anderson a couple of weeks ago.

I left a comment about the dog on the TLC line - Karen left a link a page or two back. We've found the pieces interesting - until the bit with Wrigley on Sunday. Not sure I will watch anymore,

Lowe's is taking a hit in this area - they pulled ads because of the rantings of a small, radical right evangelical group in Florida. This group complains, loudly, about Muslims and gays. Sort of like the church in Kansas

[Grace]

An article from the Freep about the group that persuaded Lowes to stop the ads.

[Lady's Human]

Wasn't that Mr. Wilde?

Yeah, been a long day. My apologies.

[Karen]

We just watched the show for the first time. The woman decided that she would rather deal with her allergies so Wrigley could live out the rest of her life at home, than having to spend the rest of her life regretting that decision.

It is good that they know they would keep Wrigley out of the carpeted areas, as that's where dander can accumulate and cause issues, and everyone seemed happy to have Wrigley back home.

[caseysmom]

I think she realized it would cause a rift in their marriage right from the start, it sounded like they have lived together for a few years so it really made no sense, no doubt just something for the show.

[sana]

Omg!! Yaay!!! that's wonderful!! I hope Wrigley lives a happy long life with her owners! My prayer was answered! Woohoo!!! Yaay!! I hope the wife doesn't annoy her or dislike her anymore and the couple treats her with love and kindness Aameen!