28 July 2009
Pony takes place of guide dog for blind Muslim
Category:
Beliefs and Practices
Cali is the first guide animal for Ramouni, 28, a devout Muslim whose parents - Jordanian immigrants - would not accept a dog into their home. Dog saliva is considered unclean in Islamic teaching, although dogs are permitted to be used as work animals, such as guards or shepherds. [NEWS.com.au] Read more