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The pet I’ll never forget: Pumpkin, the rescue cat turned social…

A rescue cat named Pumpkin gained a large social media following after being adopted, becoming the subject of a Guardian retrospective piece.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN Overnight
Published 1:47 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The Guardian: “The pet I’ll never forget: Pumpkin, the rescue cat turned social media star”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:47 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance; aired 2 times.

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian reports: The pet I’ll never forget: Pumpkin, the rescue cat turned social media star.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWe will keep an eye on that one.

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