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Desy Marlina Amin, an Indonesian Muslim woman, takes care of over 2 dozen stray dogs and 40 cats, according to Coconuts Jakarta
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The website reports that she has been looking after the stray animals since 17 years now. Marlina considers it a "God's work."
Although she occasionally gets donations, Marlina pays for their food herself and frequently posts about them on her Facebook page, which has amassed more than 15,000 followers from all over
However, due to she being a Muslim and the belief among followers of Islam that dogs are "unclean" animals that people should not touch them as it is considered "haram", a lot of people online have threatened Marlina with her life.
Some have even told her that she's offending God by doing so, [reported The Dodo](https://www.thedodo.com/woman-cares-unclean-animals-1875928275.html).
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Amidst all the hate and bullying, though, there are thousands of people who are supportive of Marlina and her devotion towards the strays, calling her an inspiration to animal lovers in the country
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