Kristi Noem, South Dakota Governor, remains adamant in justifying the decision to shoot her family’s dog

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defended her decision to shoot and kill her family’s dog, which she detailed in an upcoming book. The dog, named Cricket, was considered “extremely dangerous” after allegedly attacking neighbor’s livestock. Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, said the dog was 14 months old and not a puppy, emphasizing the safety of her small children and others. The story received criticism after it was reported by The Guardian, prompting other politicians to post pictures of their dogs in response. Noem has reiterated that the decision was tough but necessary, citing tough decisions in her life detailed in her book.

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