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Shelter puppy Canyon becomes a search-and-rescue hero
Canyon, a Labrador retriever once frail at a Mississippi shelter, was adopted by his handler and now works as a search-and-rescue dog.
On air: Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on Finally, Some Good NewsPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Breitbart: “Dog Named Canyon Becomes Search-and-Rescue Hero After Humble Beginnings at Mississippi Shelter”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:48 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Mississippi.
- BBN covered this story before: Gymnastics coach gets 90 years for hidden camera at Mississippi gym (October 14).
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHere is something kind for the overnight crowd. A Labrador retriever puppy named Canyon started out frail at a Mississippi animal shelter.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe was adopted by his handler, and he is now a working search-and-rescue dog.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA little shelter pup, and now he finds people who are lost.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI am giving Canyon a ten out of ten on Dad Strength, and I need a moment.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDad Strength.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe showed up on the roughest night, Gloria, and he did the job anyway. That dog's got a tail and a whole lot of heart.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVera, I believe you are crying at a dog. Take a breath, because the dog has found people in worse conditions than this desk.
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- Gymnastics coach gets 90 years for hidden camera at Mississippi gym · Fox News
- Shelter puppy Canyon becomes a search-and-rescue hero (this story)
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