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South Dakotans Fighting Animal Cruelty Together. Retweets & Likes do not = endorsements. Email @ [email protected].

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If you know anything about this crime, contact the Clay County Sheriff's Department:

https://t.co/HKy42yNmxH

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"The donkey’s tail was cut practically to the bone. There are some shaved areas down to the skin on both animals."

#SoDakFACT

[Dakota News Now @dakotanews_now]

Nothing was stolen to their knowledge, but a donkey and miniature horse were harmed.

Story>> https://t.co/nc4khpJtsB

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The second star for this week’s Meet a Rescue Monday is Coco from 605 Boxer Rescue!

Story >> https://t.co/sNvjjvwej4

[ASPCA Pro @ASPCAPro]

The @ASPCA Kitten Foster Training Course is designed to help shelters and caregivers build the skills and confidence needed to care for vulnerable kittens. Start training today in preparation for #KittenSeason
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In December 2025, 59-year-old Timothy Heaton was arrested after Brookings Police said they found five dogs living in inhumane conditions at a house owned by Heaton. https://t.co/guI2vAWDOV

[Humane World End Animal Testing @humaneworldeat]

Marshall Farms is the largest dog breeding facility in the US that sells dogs and other animals to testing laboratories. 🐕

Thousands of puppies are born at the North Rose, New York, facility every year. 💔

Help us stop the cycle of suffering ➡️ https://t.co/hVwweAIs7V

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In western Sioux Falls, one couple is credited with taking countless hours of their own time to address a concern they had in the community: the feral cat population. https://t.co/GquhkB8M8I

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All 5 dogs were taken to the Brookings Regional Humane Society & 2 still need to find their forever homes.

You can learn more about Taz & Paboo @
https://t.co/Pw7NzOzKhj.

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Heaton was charged with 5 counts of animal cruelty & plead guilty to 1.

#TakeAnimalAbuseSeriously #SoDakFACT

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Ex-police chief gets suspended sentence for animal abuse https://t.co/IwIPgUqcQ9

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South Dakota defines Animal Cruelty as " to intentionally, willfully, and maliciously inflict gross physical abuse on an animal that causes prolonged pain, that causes serious physical injury, or that results in the death of the animal".

https://t.co/FUyCvAinmT

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"Brookings Police found feces estimated to be up to a foot deep in some areas of the house as well as cobwebs, frozen water pails and structural damage from a prior fire."

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"According to court documents, Heaton willfully, intentionally or maliciously inflicted gross physical abuse on five dogs, which caused prolonged pain, serious physical injury or resulted in the death of an animal."

[Animal Welfare Institute @AWIOnline]

TAKE ACTION: AWI is deeply disappointed by the Trump administration’s recent decision to lift a ban on the use of cyanide “bombs,” or M-44 devices, across 245 million acres of BLM-managed lands.

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Not sure where the microchip was registered or if the info is up-to-date? You can search by chip number @ https://t.co/0gw3QNcyU8.

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Great info from @sacanimaldata @ https://t.co/0gw3QNcyU8!

✔️ Update ID tags & microchips.

✔️ Check fencing and secure yards.

✔️ Plan ahead for holiday activities.

#MicrochipYourPets #SoDakFACT

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Whether you work in animal welfare or veterinary care, you can help us by recommending pet-safe native plants and incorporating wildlife-friendly landscaping into your operations. Read more about recommendations from @ASPCA Poison Control!#ChangingtheWorld https://t.co/bK6actDtsS

[Dakota News Now @dakotanews_now]

The Roberts County Sheriff’s Office has announced that two Sisseton men have been sentenced for crimes involving sexual abuse of minors. https://t.co/GavRkttCaO

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Prairie Hills Audubon Society is hosting an #EndangeredSpeciesDay Celebration on May 15 from 6-9pm MT. The event will be held on Zoom, making it convenient for anyone to attend! https://t.co/754fztvDTC

#SouthDakotaWildlife #BlackFootedFerrets #SwiftFox #SoDakFACT

[ASPCA @ASPCA]

🐎 You've probably purchased or made an enrichment toy for your dog or cat, but did you know horses can benefit from enrichment, too? This #AdoptaHorse Month, learn how you can spoil your equine besties with some simple DIYS! Learn more: https://t.co/rgutYronZN

[Project Coyote @ProjectCoyote]

Happy #BearAwarenessWeek! 🐻

As bear activity increases this time of year, it’s a good reminder that coexistence starts with awareness, and even a little honesty about our own habits.