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Thamesville family demands return of six barn cats
The cats were dropped at Wandering Whiskers Cat Rescue on October seventeenth; police found no crime and called it a civil matter, so nobody official is helping.

At a glance
- First reported by CKXS FM: “Animal Welfare At The Centre Of Local Barn Cat Dispute”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 4:38 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA Thamesville family wants six barn cats back, and BBN team coverage starts with a timeline, folks.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOf course it does. Go ahead.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOctober seventeenth, a concerned citizen drops the cats at Wandering Whiskers Cat Rescue after seeing them roaming.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe day after the rescue refused the return, the family reports them stolen to police, CKXS FM says.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOne day. That's faster than anything in Thamesville has moved, except the cats.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorChatham-Kent Police found no criminal offence and called it a civil matter. The rescue owner says she's following instructions from Animal Welfare Services.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the police passed, the rescue is following orders, and the family says nobody will share information. That's a very transparent process.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSix cats, three agencies, and not one of them has been asked what they want.
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