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Dog vs. Cat: Vote in Indy's Cutest Pet Contest championship round
Totoro, a talkative two-year-old cat, faces Chloe, a thirteen-year-old dog, in the final vote of IndyStar's contest; the verdict is up to readers.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN This MorningPublished
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- First reported by IndyStar: “Dog vs. Cat: Vote in Indy's Cutest Pet Contest championship round”, with reporting from Yahoo (syndicating IndyStar).
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 9:25 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
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- IndyStarDog vs. Cat: Vote in Indy's Cutest Pet Contest championship round
- Yahoo (syndicating IndyStar)Dog vs. Cat: Vote in Indy's Cutest Pet Contest championship round October 19, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIndy's Cutest Pet contest is down to its championship round, and it's Totoro, a talkative two-year-old cat, against Chloe, a thirteen-year-old dog, IndyStar reports.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorChloe's entry calls her the queen of the house. Thirteen years, no opposition, and no free press.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd Totoro never stops talking! I love them both!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA young challenger with a big mouth against an incumbent with a long record. Totoro has already promised everything.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo today's awards go to Totoro for most words per nap, and Chloe for thirteen seasons undefeated on the couch.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI'd vote for experience. Thirteen years is a dynasty, Chip, and that is the only reason.
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