No Dogs Allowed
Original article by PerezHilton.com
This seems like they're going just a little too far. And by "a little" we mean a whole helluva lot!
It's somewhat of a common trait for single guys here in the U.S. to walk their dog in the park in order to pick up chicks.
Well, it seems Saudi Arabia isn't too happy with that happening in their country.
In an attempt to keep the sexes apart, the extremely religious Islamic country has made a new law.
All sales of dogs and cats as pets have been banned in the capital of Riyadh. Walking your previously purchased pets in public is also banned.
We're not making this up!
Othman al-Othman, from the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, said the ban was ordered because of "the rising of phenomenon of men using cats and dogs to make passes at women and pester families." Not to mention they are apparently "violating proper behavior in public squares and malls."
The new law took effect this past Wednesday in Saudi Arabia's capital and will be strictly enforced by authorities, unlike previous bans in two other cities which were ignored.
Those that violate the law will face the consequences.
Anyone found outside with their pets violating the law will have their doggies and cats confiscated by the agents of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice. Yes, that's the official name of the religious police which has the task of enforcing the strict Islamic codes.
Al-Othman added, "If a man is caught with a pet, the pet will be immediately confiscated and the man will be forced to sign a document pledging not to repeat the act. If he does, he will be referred to authorities."
Sad.
No information has been released on whether the pet ban would extend past the capital, but let's hope not.
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