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Knox News launches Shelter Pet of the Week reader vote

Knox News readers vote each week among adoptable dogs and cats, including Roxy, Billabong, Dorianna and Dr Pepper from Young-Williams Animal Center; the soda has name recognition.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Best of BBN
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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKnox News has launched a Shelter Pet of the Week contest, and readers vote for the winner, with Roxy, Billabong, Dorianna, an Australian shepherd, and Dr Pepper all on the ballot.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDr Pepper is with Young-Williams Animal Center. He's got a name everybody already knows, so he skipped the whole introduction phase.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOur official title is Pet of the Day, Distinguished Candidate.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHis stat line: one ballot, zero concession speeches, and a name that sounds like a sponsor.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd Dorianna's petite, so she's the underdog. I bet Roxy and Billabong are splitting the vote.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorEvery Monday a new round goes up with photos and bios. I'll be honest, I teared up at the Australian shepherd.

  7. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDr Pepper wins by a landslide, concedes nothing, and goes home with whoever clicks him.

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