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
Evansville's Spooky Art Show and Dark Market Event to Help PAAWS
The Night Gallery and Dark Market event is a great way to celebrate all things eerie while helping out PAAWS.
Indiana DNR Wants You To Check Your Trees for Destructive Beetle
This little beetle can cause a whole lot of problems, and now is the best time to spot them in your trees.
VHS Pet of the Week - Judith
4-year-old Judith has been living at the Vanderburgh Humane Society in Evansville since March 2023 and is ready to find a new permanent home.
Warrick Humane Society Issues Urgent Plea to the Community
Adoptions have slowed to a trickle and owner surrenders are at an all-time high so WHS is offering an anniversary sale and giving adopters who want to surrender their pet other options.
What To Do If You Find a Baby Bat in Indiana or Kentucky This Summer
A recent Facebook post has sparked an important conversation about wildlife, its preservation, and of community safety.
Vanderburgh Humane Society Needs Your Help Feeding Cats
Vanderburgh Humane Society in Evansville, IN, is facing a cat overflow. Learn how you can help by donating, ordering from wishlists, or spreading the word.
Evansville's Humane Society Needs Volunteers
If you've ever wanted to volunteer to help the VHS, they're hosting a new volunteer orientation. Here's what you need to know.
Sweet Indiana Shelter Cat Ready to Put Some ‘Magic’ in Your Life
Magic is one of hundreds of cats and kittens currently up for adoption at the Vanderburgh Humane Society in Evansville.
Meet the Pickles: Mesker Park Zoo’s Baby Penguin has a First and Last Name
Our friends at Mesker Park Zoo had an overwhelming response to name the baby penguin chick that they decided he needed a first and last name.
Indiana State Fair's Hilariously Wholesome Llama Costume Contest
Every single fair should have this competition.
Beat the Heat: Pet Safety Tips for Extreme High Temperatures
Discover essential pet safety tips for scorching summers in Indiana and Illinois. Protect your beloved pets from heat stroke and dehydration with expert advice from the Humane Society of the United States.
A Southern Indiana Dog’s Legacy Helped Save An Evansville Cat’s Life
The human family made it out safely, but their furry family member, a kitty cat, was still inside the burning house.