U.S.WEIRD NEWS
36 dogs rescued from an unlicensed Cass County breeder get care
The Animal Humane Society says the dogs, including golden retrievers and goldendoodles, are in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and the goal is adopting all of them; the couch won't survive.

At a glance
- First reported by CBS News: “36 dogs rescued from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County are getting care at Animal Humane Society”, with reporting from Hoodline, FOX 9, Yahoo News and CBS Minnesota.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 3:16 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.
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- CBS News36 dogs rescued from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County are getting care at Animal Humane Society
- Hoodline36 Dogs Rescued From Cass County Breeder, Minnesota October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- FOX 936 dogs rescued from unlicensed breeder in Cass County October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo News36 dogs rescued from unlicensed breeder in Cass County October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- CBS MinnesotaAnimal welfare group takes over 30 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Cass County - CBS Minnesota October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThirty-six dogs are getting care at the Animal Humane Society after a rescue from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County, Minnesota, on Thursday.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThirty-six. That's a lot of dogs for one property to be hiding.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe shelter says they include golden retrievers, goldendoodles and mixed breeds, and that conditions were unsafe and unsanitary before the rescue.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd Minnesota law says commercial breeders must be licensed and inspected, according to the state's Board of Animal Health.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe shelter says the owner handed the dogs over because they could no longer care for them.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThey're in Golden Valley now, getting medical care and behavioral support.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBehavioral support. For the dogs. Good, because I've met goldendoodles.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRude. The goal is to get all thirty-six adopted eventually, so somebody's about to have a very loud Saturday.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorLoud and furry. Thirty-six dogs, one couch. The end is near for that couch.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentCouch retired. Pillows lost.
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