The SD Supreme Court handed down one decision this morning,
holding inter alia:
1) Euthanization order for
vicious dogs upheld
Summary follows:
CITY OF ONIDA v. BRANDT
& MEYER, 2021 S.D. 27: City sought
to euthanize dogs (“two black, Labrador-mix
dogs”) it deemed to be “vicious
animals” under City Ordinance. Trial court found that the city ordinance was
inapplicable but authorized the Sully County Sheriff to euthanize the dogs
under SDCL 7-12-29. Dog owners appealed. The SD Supreme Court affirmed. This ruling is unanimous with opinion
authored by Chief Justice Jensen.
This decision may be accessed at
http://ujs.sd.gov/Supreme_Court/opinions.aspx .
