Horses and Cows Shot, Killed in Griggs County, ND

HANNAFORD, N.D. (AP) — Sheriff Bob Hook says someone has been shooting livestock in eastern North Dakota's Griggs County.

Hook tells KFGO radio that the latest targets were four horses at a farm east of Hannaford. He says all four animals died of head shots. They were found Thursday afternoon.

About a week and a half ago three young cows were shot and killed in a pasture about half a mile from where the horses were shot.

Hook says a .22-caliber gun was used in both cases, and he thinks they're related.

Source: WDAZ TV

If you have any information about this please contact Griggs County Sheriff Bob Hook at 701-797-2202.

"Be Kind to Animals" week

The first week of May is "Be Kind to Animals" week. What are you doing this week to celebrate? Need some ideas?

Call your local animal shelter and offer to volunteer. They ALWAYS need help. If you don't have time in your schedule to volunteer consider a monetary donation. Many shelters also provide lists of needed supplies on their web sites. Don't know where the shelters are in North Dakota? Take a look at the links on the right!

Consider buying cruelty-free products.

Get to know your neighbors and introduce your pets to them and vice versa. If someone's pet unintentionally gets loose, neighbors may recognize the pet and return him/her safely back home.

Contact your local officials and state legislators to support strides in animal welfare. We definitely need better laws in ND.

And of course, the obvious, treat your companion animals with love and respect! Provide them with the proper care and companionship they deserve. Make an extra effort to spend more time with them. You have all sorts of activities in your life. They only have you.