Fact Check: Did Abdul El-Sayed run a Detroit “dog slaughterhouse” that euthanized 74% of shelter dogs?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: While in charge of Detroit’s health department, Abdul El-Sayed ran a dog slaughterhouse and oversaw the euthanasia of 74% of shelter dogs.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The allegation is fabricated. It was loosely based on real complaints about conditions at Detroit Animal Control, but El-Sayed was not in charge of the shelter when those complaints first surfaced.

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Date: 08/17/2026

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Last Updated on August 17, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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