Here at WKDQ, we love our furry friends! Here are our adoptable four-legged friends, fun stories about local animals, and even pet-friendly events happening in the area.
Pets & Animals
Get Your Photo with Krampus Just in Time for the Holidays
Just in time for the holidays, the Nick Nackery in Evansville will be hosting photo ops with Krampus. Kids and leashed pets are welcome too.
VHS Pet of the Week - Onyx
Meet Onyx. Our Pet of the Week from the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
Hey Animal Lovers! Protect Your Pets With These Holiday Food Safety Tips
The holidays are synonymous with delicious food but make sure you know what foods are safe before sharing with your beloved family pet.
Do Squirrels Know How Much Snow Indiana Will Get? Some People Believe So
According to old wives tales, the behavior of the fluffy-tailed critters may predict how much snow will fall during the winter.
Nashville Zoo Introduces Purr-fect Weeks-Old Tiger Cubs That Will Make You Say “Aww!”
The Nashville Zoo shared some updates on the purr-fect Tiger cubs born only three weeks ago! Watch this adorable video of their recent check-up.
This Adorable Acrobatic Skunk is at Risk of Extinction in Kentuck
The adorable Eastern Spotted Skunk has a special trick to ward off potential predators. Its habitat in Kentucky is dwindling and this cutie is at risk of becoming endangered.
Owensboro Photographer Captures Wild Sea Gull Photo
Yes! There are sea gulls in Kentucky and an Owensboro-based photographer just photographed one that's adorned with quite an unexpected accessory.
Indiana, Kentucky & Illinois Massive Pet Food Recall: Salmonella
If you have cats or dogs you need to know about this voluntary recall of pet food.
Pets of the Week - Caramel & Chocolate
One is a little shy. The other more outgoing. Together they create a harmonious balance of personalities.
Beware: This Native Indiana Berry is Toxic to Humans and Pets
While many plants in the wild are completely harmless to humans and pets, one native Indiana species is toxic to both and should never be ingested. Learn what to watch out for on your next hike.
Don't Feel Like Bagging Leaves? Leaving Them Helps Pollinators!
If your yard is covered in fallen leaves, there's good news! Not doing anything is actually doing something to help pollinators.
Justice for Cheeto: Evansville Family Offers $3,000 Reward
The Evansville, Indiana community mourns the loss of Cheeto, a beloved family dog tragically shot and left in a ditch.