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Assam police, animal welfare groups rescue 26 dogs feared destined for meat trade

Police in Karbi Anglong intercepted a truck carrying the dogs, now at a Guwahati care centre where local groups plan to find them permanent homes.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After Hours
Published 3:53 AM ET, Thursday, October 29, 2026

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First reported by The Assam Tribune: “Assam police, animal welfare groups rescue 26 dogs feared destined for meat trade”, with reporting from Sentinel Assam, The Hindu via Daily Dog Digest and DY365.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 3:53 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.

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The Assam TribuneAssam police, animal welfare groups rescue 26 dogs feared destined for meat trade
Sentinel AssamAssam: 26 Dogs Rescued from Suspected Meat Trade in Karbi Anglong October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
The Hindu via Daily Dog DigestDaily Dog Digest October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
DY36526 Dogs Rescued From Suspected Meat Trade in Assam's Karbi Anglong October 29, 2026 · facts used on air

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPolice in Karbi Anglong stopped a truck in Assam and rescued twenty-six dogs, found in jute sacks, according to The Assam Tribune.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd the dogs were at a care centre in Guwahati within hours. That's quick.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHumane World for Animals India says it's the first time several animal groups worked with police in one coordinated rescue. Folks, that is a rookie season, twenty-six for twenty-six!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA team that finally learned to pass.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo today's Pets of the Day, the whole twenty-six, take the title of Most Valuable Pack, with local groups planning adoptions.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwenty-six for twenty-six, and every one gets adopted. That's the only draft where everybody goes first round.