Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota and a potential running mate for Donald Trump, is facing criticism after revealing in her upcoming memoir that she killed her dog, Cricket, whom she described as "untrainable" and "dangerous." Noem recounted the story of leading Cricket to a gravel pit and shooting her because she believed it was necessary.
The revelation prompted backlash online, with some questioning her actions. In response, Noem defended herself, stating that tough decisions like this are common on a farm, where animals must sometimes be euthanised for various reasons. She cited the recent necessity of putting down three horses that had been in her family for 25 years as an example.
Noem detailed her efforts to train Cricket, including taking her on a pheasant hunt with older dogs. However, Cricket's behavior continued to be problematic, culminating in an incident where she attacked chickens on a local family's property and attempted to bite Noem.
Following this incident, Noem made the decision to euthanise Cricket. She also mentioned another unpleasant task of euthanising a male goat that had exhibited aggressive behavior towards her children.
Noem shared these stories to illustrate her willingness to tackle difficult and unpleasant tasks, both in politics and in life. Despite the controversy surrounding her actions, she acknowledged that sharing the story might not be seen favorably from a political standpoint.
Noem, who served as a member of the House of Representatives before becoming governor of South Dakota in 2018, has been mentioned as a potential vice-presidential candidate by Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president.
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