South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wants it known: It wasn’t easy for her to kill her 14-month-old wirehaired pointer, Cricket, for aggressive behavior.
“But often the easy way isn't the right way,” the Republican wrote
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Stop Making Excuses, Kristi Noem. That Dog Won’t Hunt.
R.I.P. CRICKET
The South Dakota governor is trying to justify her killing of a 14-month-old dog. No one’s buying it.
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