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SD Regulators Allow Wolf Cubs, Fox Kits At Wildlife Center

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota regulatory board says a Minnesota woman will be able to keep wolf cubs and fox kits at a wildlife education center she’s opening in Deadwood, but visitors won’t be able to play with the animals.

The state Animal Industry Board granted a permit Wednesday allowing Terri Petter to house the animals at the roughly 17-acre Deadwood facility.

But they barred the “pet and play” aspect of Fur-Ever Wild’s Deadwood location, which would have allowed groups to mingle with the baby animals.

Petter says the decision is “great news” even though public contact isn’t allowed.

Opponents were largely unable to raise concerns about Petter’s fur operations and the alleged conditions at her Minnesota location because the board said they were outside the scope of the hearing.

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