5,000-sow operation set to open soon near Mount Vernon
May 4, 2013 in The Daily Republic
Noem: Controversial farm is good for state.
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Authorities seize 33 dogs from Faulk County home
April 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic
The woman likely will face charges of inhumane treatment of animals.
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Animal rabies up in SD for second straight year
April 3, 2013 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE (AP) South Dakota animal rabies cases in 2012 were up for the second straight year, the state Department of Health said Wednesday.
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No signs of abuse in body of duct-taped dog along Cheyenne River
March 6, 2013 in The Daily Republic
RAPID CITY (AP) Authorities say there are no signs of abuse in a dead dog that was found wrapped in duct tape and abandoned in western South Dakota.
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Dead dog found covered in duct tape in western SD
March 5, 2013 in The Daily Republic
RAPID CITY (AP) Authorities in western South Dakota are investigating a case in which a dead dog was found covered in duct tape and abandoned.
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Animal cruelty will remain misdemeanor, South Dakota Senate committee decides
February 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic
Mitchell woman testifies about her dog’s ears being cut off in favor of defeated bill.
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SD Senate panel rejects animal cruelty measure
February 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE (AP) A measure that sought to make aggravated cruelty to dogs, cats and horses a felony was rejected by a South Dakota legislative panel Tuesday after state officials and representatives of agricultural groups said it would have conflicted with existing laws that effectively combat animal abuse.
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SD Senate panel looks at animal cruelty measure
February 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE (AP) South Dakota lawmakers are taking a look at a measure that would make aggravated cruelty to dogs, cats and horses a felony.
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OPINION: South Dakota can’t legislate morality
February 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic
South Dakotans cannot and should not condone any form of abuse to the animals we have in our care and custody regardless if they are a farm animal, work animal, companion animal or a pet.
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