South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has come under scrutiny for actions described in her upcoming book, where she details the killing of a dog and a goat on her family farm. In an excerpt from the book, Noem explains that she made the decision to euthanize her dog, Cricket, due to its aggressive and untrainable behavior, which posed a danger to others. Noem recounts the difficult task of putting down the dog, stating that it was a necessary but unpleasant job.
Additionally, Noem describes shooting a goat on her farm, citing its aggressive behavior towards her children as the reason for the action. She emphasizes that such tough decisions are not uncommon on a farm and are part of responsible animal ownership.
