Abdul El-Sayed wants to be Michigan’s next U.S. senator. The progressive darling just clawed his way through a bitter Democratic primary. Now the record he once bragged about is staring voters in the face. And it stinks of blood and feces.
From 2015 to 2017, El-Sayed ran the Detroit Health Department. That put him in charge of the city’s Animal Care and Control operation during some of its ugliest years. According to records obtained by the Daily Mail, nearly 4,680 dogs and cats were euthanized while he held that post.
In 2015 alone, the shelter killed 1,988 dogs and 272 cats. That was more than a quarter of every dog put down in the entire county that year. The live-release rate sat at a miserable 20 percent. Four out of five animals that walked through those doors never walked out.
A former animal control officer named Brittany Roberts called the place a “dog slaughterhouse.” She filed a whistleblower lawsuit describing cages coated in feces, urine backed up through clogged drains, rats and roaches, sick animals left without care, and dogs routinely killed without even being scanned for microchips.
She said she was fired for speaking up. The city settled with her for $63,000 in 2016.
Photos she provided showed dogs lying in their own blood, vomit, and waste. One animal was left for dead after being hit by a car. Roberts later found it still alive, eyes rolling back. Staff used a wheelbarrow to haul the bodies to the freezer.
El-Sayed knew the problems. At a protest that October he called it a “systematic failure.” Then in a 2017 ABC News interview while running for governor, he pointed to his record and claimed his team had “rebuilt the animal control system.”
Rebuilt it? The numbers tell a different story. Another 1,056 dogs and 29 cats died in 2016. In 2017 it was 1,404 dogs and 13 cats. The save rate did climb to around 60 percent by the end. That is still a lot of dead animals under a man who now sells himself as a compassionate progressive.
His campaign now insists this was “the most significant humane-care turnaround in Michigan.” They claim nearly 80 percent of animals found loving homes under his changes. The public numbers do not match that rosy spin. And Detroit Animal Care and Control still refuses to release its full euthanasia data to this day.
This is the same El-Sayed who lectures America about healthcare for all and justice for the vulnerable. Yet under his watch, helpless dogs and cats suffered in filth and died by the thousands.
Scripture reminds us that the Lord preserves both man and beast. His tender mercies are over all His works. A righteous steward does not look the other way while creatures suffer.
But as a Muslim, El-Sayed has a very different perspective on dogs, which are considered “najis,” or ritually impure.
Michigan voters are about to decide whether this man belongs in the United States Senate. The radical left is already treating him like a hero. Regular people who actually love their dogs might feel differently when they learn what happened on his watch in Detroit.
He can claim the system was broken before he got there. He can point to a new director and a bigger budget. He can call it a turnaround. The bodies still stacked up. Nearly five thousand of them.
That is not leadership. That is a record. And it is now public.
Starting the Day With a Scripture-Inspired Roast Helps Center Your Thoughts on Eternal Truths Amid Temporal Pressures
The world can seem chaotic, especially right after we wake up. Many believers start their mornings reaching for something familiar — a hot cup of coffee — yet end up settling for mediocre brews that do little more than deliver a caffeine jolt. The daily grind of life, with its endless distractions, news cycles, and responsibilities, can leave even the most faithful feeling spiritually parched alongside their physical fatigue. What if your morning ritual could do more than wake you up? What if it could ground you in truth, nourish your body with exceptional quality, and quietly advance a kingdom purpose at the same time?
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The challenge for today’s Christians runs deeper than finding a decent cup. In an age of convenience-driven consumerism, it’s easy to support companies that dilute values or remain silent on matters of faith. Many believers want their everyday choices — from what they drink to how they spend — to reflect discipleship rather than just convenience. Promised Grounds solves this by weaving Christian excellence into the entire process: beans nurtured with prayerful stewardship by farming families, roasted as an offering rather than a commodity, and packaged with Bible verses to encourage a mindset of gratitude and purpose from the first sip. Reviewers consistently praise the smooth, rich profiles — whether enjoyed black in a drip maker, iced on a warm day, or shared in fellowship — noting how the quality stands toe-to-toe with premium secular brands while delivering something far more meaningful.
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If you’re ready to transform your mornings (and perhaps your church gatherings) with coffee that honors both exceptional craftsmanship and Christian values, I encourage you to explore what Promised Grounds has to offer. One sip at a time, you’ll be nourishing your body, refreshing your spirit, and participating in something far greater — all while enjoying what truly is among the best coffee available.
