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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has defended her decision to shoot her ranch dog in her new book, ‘No Going Back.’ The incident has sparked outrage among some lawmakers and animal rights activists, but Noem says she made the choice to protect her family and livestock. In an interview with FOX Business, Noem said that the dog was a ‘vicious, dangerous’ animal that had attacked people and killed chickens. She also said that she included the story in her book because ‘a lot of politicians have run from the truth.’
Noem’s decision to shoot the dog has drawn criticism from some quarters, but she has also received support from others who say that she made the right choice under the circumstances.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s chances of securing the Republican vice presidential nomination in 2024 have dwindled significantly, according to an online prediction market, following reports that she shot her ‘untrainable’ dog, Cricket. Noem, once considered a frontrunner for the position, has seen her odds drop from 10% to 3%, placing her behind other potential candidates such as Senator Tim Scott and Representative Elise Stefanik.

Farhad Deiham, 41, was arrested in Florida on animal cruelty charges after allegedly shooting the family dog in the face during a heated argument about infidelity. The incident, captured on surveillance video, shows Deiham shooting the pit bull mix outside his home. The dog, named Louie, was rushed to a pet hospital with severe injuries but is expected to recover. Deiham has no prior history of violence, but will be added to an animal abuse registry if convicted and will be prohibited from owning a dog for five years.