Weird NewsPET OF THE DAY

Blount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Leroy

Leroy, also called KJ, bolted from his foster home on day two after a raccoon and was ready to come home five days later.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 12:21 AM ET, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Daily Times: “Blount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Leroy”, with reporting from Yahoo (Daily Times Pet of the Week feature).
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 12:21 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.

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The Daily TimesBlount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Leroy
Yahoo (Daily Times Pet of the Week feature)Vote for your favorite Pet of the Week in our newest poll facts used on air

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOur Pet of the Day is Leroy, who goes by KJ, and he's the Blount County Animal Center's Dog of the Week, according to The Daily Times.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOn his second day at his foster home, he ran out the door chasing a raccoon.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAmbition! Most Driven Rookie. One foster home, two days, and he didn't even unpack. One raccoon pursued, zero caught.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentZero for one, and the shelter put it in the write-up anyway.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd five days later, he was ready to come home. You guys, that's a comeback. I'm getting emotional.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentLeroy goes home, and the raccoon never found out he was in a race.