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Plans for police kennels at former animal shelter

Police are reportedly planning kennels at a closed animal shelter, giving the empty building a new life; the dogs are expected to be consulted.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Best of BBN
Published 5:39 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Plans for police kennels at former animal shelter”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 5:39 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.

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BBCPlans for police kennels at former animal shelter

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe BBC reports plans for police kennels at a former animal shelter. The building once took in strays, and now it may house police dogs.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the building gets the award.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTonight's Pet of the Day is a kennel. Career highlight: going from lost dogs to working dogs.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA glow-up with a badge.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorStat line: two careers, one roof, and every dog it ever sheltered got a second chance.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentZero barks on record. A lot of echo.

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