In a shocking revelation, South Dakota Governor and potential Trump running mate Kristi Noem has come under intense scrutiny and condemnation from conservative pundits after admitting to killing both a "untrainable" dog and an unruly goat during hunting season, as detailed in her upcoming book.

The news, first reported by The Guardian, has sparked widespread outrage and horror among animal rights activists and dog lovers alike. Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former Trump White House staffer turned critic, expressed her dismay, saying, "A 14-month-old dog is still a puppy and can be trained. Anyone who would needlessly hurt an animal because they are inconvenient needs help."

Noem's account reveals her frustrations with Cricket, a wirehair pointer, whom she described as "untrainable" and "dangerous." Claiming that Cricket ruined a pheasant hunt and killed a neighboring family's chickens, Noem made the alarming decision to put the dog down. She describes taking Cricket to a gravel pit on her farm and shooting her. Shockingly, Noem then goes on to recount how she also killed an unruly goat, first botching the job before ultimately using a shotgun shell to finish the animal off.

The revelation has rocked Noem's chances as a potential running mate for Donald Trump, with critics questioning her judgment and compassion. Sarah Matthews, another former Trump aide, expressed her surprise, highlighting the damaging nature of Noem sharing such a story in her own book.

Political and media circles expressed their shock and dismay at Noem's actions. Rachel Bade, a senior Washington correspondent for Politico, noted that boasting about killing her puppy could severely harm Noem's chances of being chosen as a vice presidential candidate. Meghan McCain, a pundit and daughter of the late Arizona Republican senator John McCain, criticized Noem, stating, "You can recover from a lot of things in politics, but not from killing a dog."

Noem, however, responded by defending her actions, stating that tough decisions like these are common on a farm, citing the recent need to put down three horses that had been in her family for 25 years.

The revelations have also become campaign fodder, with Joe Biden's re-election campaign sharing pictures of the president and his vice-president, Kamala Harris, happily interacting with dogs and contrasting it with Noem's actions. The Democratic National Committee described Noem's words as "truly disturbing and horrifying" and used the incident to highlight the importance of electing officials who do not engage in such behavior.

Criticism didn't stop at the political sphere, as prominent celebrities also voiced their disapproval. Actor Mark Hamill pleaded for bipartisan condemnation of animal cruelty, while tennis legend Martina Navratilova directly addressed Noem, accusing her of lacking responsibility and compassion.

Noem now finds herself embroiled in a controversy that poses a serious threat to her political career, particularly if she were to be chosen as a vice presidential candidate. The shocking nature of her actions and the public backlash serve as a reminder of the significance of responsible pet ownership and compassion towards animals.

The release of Noem's book, "No Going Back: The Truth on What's Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward," is likely to intensify the debate, sparking discussions on animal welfare and political judgment.