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Charge against animal control officer dropped; Rosie the dog is free

An animal control officer faced charges related to Rosie the dog, which have now been dropped and the dog is released.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Best of BBN
Published 4:38 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

At a glance

First reported by WWNY: “Charge against animal control officer to be dropped; Rosie the dog is ‘free’”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 4:38 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.

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WWNYCharge against animal control officer to be dropped; Rosie the dog is ‘free’

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHere is the real story. WWNY reports the charge against an animal control officer is to be dropped, and Rosie the dog is, quote, free.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFree. Like, free free?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFree as a dog at an open gate.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo BBN names Rosie our Pet of the Day, Defender of the Leash and Champion of the Second Chance.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStat line: zero charges, one big yard, and a lifetime supply of the good treats.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm getting emotional. Rosie, this one's for you.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHer record is clean. Only thing left on it is good girl.