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New Bedford woman accused of repeatedly hitting dog

A woman in New Bedford, Massachusetts, stands accused of repeatedly striking her dog, according to local station WJAR; the accusation has yet to be tested in court.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Wake Up, America
Published 5:09 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Footage: Tišler F. · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

First reported by WJAR: “New Bedford woman accused of repeatedly hitting dog”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5:09 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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WJARNew Bedford woman accused of repeatedly hitting dog

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA harder one now: WJAR reports a New Bedford woman is accused of repeatedly hitting her dog.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShe's accused, so the courts will sort that out, and this morning our thoughts are with the dog.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWe don't know the dog's name or condition, so today's award is honorary: Good Dog, Full Stop.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCareer stats: a tail wag for every hello, and not one bad day that was ever the dog's fault.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHear, hear.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIf you ever see a pet being hurt, call your local animal control. All they ask for is a walk and a kind word.