Brian P. Johnson, 42, Rapid City was sentenced Tues to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of child abuse and bestiality. Rapid City Journal: bit.ly/4536VPE #SoDakFACT

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society asks community to pause after-hours drop-offs argusleader.com/story/news/bus…

Have a plan in-place to keep any animals in your care safe! And if you see an animal in potential distress, contact local law enforcement/animal control. #SoDakFACT

Pet of the Week: This puppy is eager to find his forever home newscenter1.tv/news/local/pet…

Raw & Uncut: Inside a USDA-licensed Puppy Mill where Goldie, other dogs suffered and died. Please Support #GoldiesAct, legislation to protect #dogs in #puppymills. Learn more at goldiesact.org youtu.be/gZ8ruQGExI4

🐰 Trancing = fear, not relaxation. Rabbits forced onto their backs aren’t “chilled”—they’re frozen in panic. It’s a survival response, not enjoyment. Please don’t do this to your bunny. 💛 👉 Learn more: rabbitwelfare.co.uk/trancing/ #RabbitWelfare #StopTrancing #RWAF

On Sunday, September 7, a man called Animal Control to report that he had been bitten by one of his pet African Forest Cobras. Story>> dakotanewsnow.com/2025/09/09/man…

Experts warn against owning venomous snakes as pets keloland.com/keloland-com-o…

This article will help you tell the difference between a responsible breeder & a puppy (or kitten) mill: petful.com/animal-welfare… Please share to help educate others about #PuppyMills! #PuppyMillAwarenessDay #AdoptDontShop #SoDakFACT

This week is #DeafDogAwarenessWeek. Here are signs your dog may be experiencing hearing problems. If you spot any of these common hearing loss signs from your pet, please contact your veterinarian.