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Dog removed from Clifford Avenue home after viral video
Rochester police say a criminal investigation is underway after humane investigators and police removed the dog on Friday; the community did the heavy lifting.
On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by RochesterFirst: “‘We’re just sick of it’: Dog removed from Clifford Avenue home after viral social media video”, with reporting from RochesterFirst (WROC) and WHEC.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 3:33 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
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- RochesterFirst‘We’re just sick of it’: Dog removed from Clifford Avenue home after viral social media video
- RochesterFirst (WROC)'We're just sick of it': Dog removed from Clifford Avenue home after viral social media video October 19, 2026 · facts used on air
- WHECPolice: Video showing dog being abused leads to criminal investigation in Rochester facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHumane investigators with Lollypop Farm removed a dog from a Clifford Avenue home in Rochester after a video circulated on social media, and police say a criminal investigation is underway.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd the founder of PAARA, Suzanne Nugent, says many in the community rallied to get that dog out.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRochesterFirst has her saying, we're just sick of it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo today's honoree is a dog, and the stat line is zero yards, zero tackles, one rescue!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRespectfully, the dog just waited. The people who posted and shared are the ones who put up the numbers.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOkay, waiting is the hardest event in the sport, but fine, the community gets the standing ovation, and I'm getting a little emotional.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA comments section did something useful for once. Give it a medal, then make it sit down.
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