Politicians, dog experts vilify South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for killing her dog
Time:2024-04-30 11:28:41 Source:worldViews(143)
Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote in a new book about killing a rambunctious puppy. The story — and the vilification she received on social media — has some wondering whether she’s still a viable potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Experts who work with hunting dogs like Noem’s said she should have trained — not killed — the pup, or found other options if the dog was out of control.
Noem has tried to reframe the story from two decades ago as an example of her willingness to make tough decisions. She wrote on social media that the 14-month-old wirehaired pointer named Cricket had shown aggressive behavior by biting.
“As I explained in the book, it wasn’t easy,” she said on X. “But often the easy way isn’t the right way.”
Still, Democrats and even some conservatives have been critical.
You may also like
- Interview: BRI cooperation with China boosts infrastructure connectivity in Africa: AU official
- Red Sea crisis mounts pressure on Asia trade
- Airshow China kicks off in port city Zhuhai
- China launches new satellite via Kuaizhou
- Romanian artists share China travel experiences
- Zhongguancun Forum builds platform for global sci
- High heat harms cocoa production in Cote d'Ivoire
- HK officials clarify fallacies over legislation of Article 23
- Chad kicks off presidential campaign