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Animal Welfare still rescuing cats after bizarre bus encounter
Albuquerque police say an arrest led them to the bus near the university, and officers believe ten to twenty more cats are still missing; the bus is staying put.
On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on The BBN Haunted NewsroomPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by KOB 4: “Animal Welfare still rescuing cats after bizarre bus encounter”, with reporting from Albuquerque Journal (via Yahoo News), KRQE / APD report and KRQE.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 7:02 PM ET on The BBN Haunted Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
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- KOB 4Animal Welfare still rescuing cats after bizarre bus encounter
- Albuquerque Journal (via Yahoo News)Arrest leads to discovery of more than 100 cats inside bus in university area October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- KRQE / APD reportAPD: Arrest of wanted felon leads to rescue of 100 cats facts used on air
- KRQEAPD: Arrest of wanted felon leads to rescue of 100 cats facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnimal Welfare says they're safe at the Westside shelter and getting urgent veterinary care, and four kittens went to Route 66 Emergency for bottle feeding.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo tonight we crown them the Albuquerque Bus Hundred. One bus, zero miles, a hundred-plus cats on the roster.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd ten to twenty still out there, so we're calling that a roster in progress, and I'm tearing up already.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRating: ten out of ten. Every one of them.
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