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
If You Encounter a Yellow Sign in Indiana's Woods Avoid the Area
There are a few reasons an area may be protected in the woods, and it's important to leave these spots alone.
Have You Seen a Woolly Worm in Indiana or Kentucky?
If you spot a woolly worm (wolly bear) take a close look at its colors, weather lore says they can predict the upcoming winter.
Southern Indiana Couple Surprised by Bobcat Visitor in Their Backyard
The big cat was caught on a trail cam roaming through a backyard in a residential area.
These KY Spiders Look Scary, But They’re Harmless and Beneficial
They may look scary, but they are anything but. That doesn't mean they won't cause you to do the spider dance.
Indiana Mama Dog and Her Seven Adorable Clones Need a Foster
This is LUNA and her seven adorable little clones - they are looking for a loving foster so they can get out of It Takes a Village in Evansville.
Beware of Hawks and Other Birds of Prey
So, is this really possible? Are hawks big and strong enough to swoop down, pick up and fly away with your pets?
The Indiana Bat: A Spooky Little Pollinator With a Crucial Role
Bats get a bad rap, but did you know these spooky little dudes actually play a crucial role in our ecosystem? Here's how we can help our very own, Indiana Bat.
Bonded Cat Bros Ready for Their Forever Family at the VHS
Oliver and Nugget are brothers from other mothers who are up for adoption at the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
Scam Alert: Evansville Animal Control Warns Pet Owners of Phone Scam
Officials with Animal Control in Evansville are concerned about this deceptive activity to try and take advantage of pet owners.
There's a Chicken in Kentucky Named Morgan Wallen
There's a chicken named Morgan Wallen that lives in Philpot, Kentucky. He's got some other country music friends living in the coop with him.
Indiana Animal Rescue Experiencing Website Crisis: How to Adopt or Foster Now
Discover how NewLife Rescue & Adoption is coping with a website shutdown. Learn how to adopt or foster now and see the dogs (and a couple of small mammals) currently available!
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Earns AZA Accreditation – The Gold Standard in Zoological Excellence
Discover how Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden in Evansville secured AZA accreditation, the gold standard in zoo excellence.