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A South Dakota man who filmed himself drowning a caged squirrel for several minutes, claimed it was just a "bath" and punishment for eating his apples. Subsequent outrage has led to a criminal investigation. The man wouldn't say if the squirrel died.
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The 73-year-old faces a felony animal cruelty charge after video sparked widespread backlash and calls for prosecution mitchellrepublic.com/news/lo…
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An “animal cruelty” investigation is underway after the Mitchell Police Department was made aware of a Facebook video depicting a squirrel on Thursday.
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Wilson says the squirrel in the cage is the seventh he has trapped and that he plans to give it a “swimming lesson.”
Video shows man placing a caged squirrel in a tank of water mitchellrepublic.com/news/lo…
Members of law enforcement, animal control, humane investigators, veterinarians & prosecutors - Justice Clearinghouse has a 75-min webinar regarding the 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 on Oct 22!
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More info & registration @ justiceclearinghouse.com/web…. This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association for 1 Continuing Education Unit.
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The presentation will also examine common challenges, potential pitfalls & strategies for moving these cases forward while protecting animals & addressing the human factors involved.
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This webinar will explore best practices for investigating & prosecuting hoarding cases, with a focus on achieving outcomes that protect animals & address the human factors at play.
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Animal hoarding cases can be among the most challenging cases for animal welfare & criminal justice professionals - often involving complex investigations, suffering animals & individuals who may also need intervention & support.
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🐾 Attention all shelter and veterinary staff!
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters provide evidence-based recommendations to help you improve shelter practices. Explore more:
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For animals and inmates alike, dog training program develops skills, friendships capjournal.com/news/local/pr…
The star for this week’s Meet a Rescue Monday is Honey from Dakota Dachshund Rescue!
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𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟲 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹. 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟲 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹.
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Grand jury indictment includes animal cruelty, poaching allegations mitchellrepublic.com/news/lo…
The summer months usually bring large drop-offs of animals, and that is once again the case at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, as over 30 dachshunds are in need of adoption.
Learn how you can help: dakotanewsnow.com/2026/08/28…
Inexpensive Rabies, Parvo, Distemper & Kennel Cough Vaccinations + Microchipping.
Located in Sioux Falls.
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Humane Society of the Black Hills prepares to open Kitty City, launches $75K fundraising campaign kotatv.com/2026/08/03/humane…
Sherry Lynn Napier & Faith Lily Smith have each been charged with 4 counts of felony cruelty to animals &
97 counts of animal neglect.
#AdoptDontShop #BackyardBreeders #PuppyMills #SupportAnimalShelters #SoDakFACT
81 total chihuahuas, bulldogs taken from Renner home keloland.com/news/local-news…
#BackyardBreeders #DontSupportPuppyMills #AdoptDontShop #AnimalWelfare #AnimalNeglect #AnimalCruelty #SupportAnimalShelters #SoDakFACT
Update to animal well-being check
Renner, South Dakota – The Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office issued arrest warrants for Sherry Lynn Napier, 63, and Faith Lily Smith, 38, following an animal welfare investigation that began on July 22, 2026, at a residence in Renner.
During the initial welfare check, the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society in evaluating the condition of animals on the property. The assessment determined that the environment was not suitable for the health or safety of the animals present. As a result, 81 small dogs and 20 chickens were removed from the property. Seven of the 20 chickens were deceased at the time of removal.
Both Napier and Smith have been charged with:
4 counts of Felony Cruelty to Animals (Class 6 Felony)
97 counts of Animal Neglect (Class 1 Misdemeanor)
Both were booked into the Minnehaha County Jail with initial $10,000 cash bonds.
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Whether it’s #Jimothy or another neighborhood raccoon, learn how to coexist with our wildlife friends in this free online webinar: bit.ly/3RRASPV 🦝
📌 All of our webinars are approved for @nacanetwork (National Animal Care & Control Association) and CAWA (The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement) credits.
Marketing director Dana Konzem said the overcrowding is a consistent theme for the summertime, and it takes millions of dollars every year to support the animals.
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