Published February 12, 2013, 02:21 PM
South Dakota Senate panel rejects animal cruelty measure
PIERRE, S.D. (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.By: CHET BROKAW,Associated Press, Associated Press
