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170 rescued animals to stay in Missouri humane society care
A judge ruled the animals, including a hundred and one dogs, eleven horses and forty-seven chickens, stay with the Humane Society of Missouri while the case moves forward; a dog's owner knew its bark.
On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by FourStatesHomepage.com: “170 animals rescued from Lawrence County, Mo., property will remain in humane society care”, with reporting from Newstalk KZRG and KY3.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 2:52 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- FourStatesHomepage.com170 animals rescued from Lawrence County, Mo., property will remain in humane society care
- Newstalk KZRGAsh Grove woman charged after animals removed from Lawrence County property October 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- KY3On Your Side: 170 Animals rescued from Lawrence County, Mo., property will remain in humane society care October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA judge ruled that more than one hundred seventy animals rescued from a property in Lawrence County, Missouri, will stay in the Humane Society of Missouri's care, including a hundred and one dogs and eleven horses.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd investigators say a dog's owner spotted it in a Facebook video, because of its distinctive bark.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo today's Pet of the Day goes to that bark. Title: Most Recognizable Voice in Lawrence County.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCareer stat line: one video, one owner, one hundred percent recognition.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA hundred percent from one viewer. That's the best engagement rate on Facebook.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm getting emotional. A dog barked, and somebody out there heard it and said, that's mine.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMost people wait years to be recognized by a stranger. That bark didn't even need a caption.
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