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
Did You Know the Largest Blue Catfish Caught in Indiana Was Caught in the Ohio River?
The record-setting catch weighed in at over 100 pounds.
Owensboro Parks & Recreation: Combest Pool is Gone to the Dogs!
Dogs love to play in water! Take them to Owensboro Parks & Recreation Combest Pool for a Gone to the Dogs swim party to benefit the Owensboro Humane Society and Daviess County Animal Shelter.
A Highly-Contagious Disease is Killing Illinois Rabbits Even Pets
There are many reports of a disease that is spreading rapidly in Illinois which is killing rabbits, both wild and domestic.
Today Only 7/21 $50 Adoption Fee for Animals at ITV Rescue Center
11 years ago to the day It Takes a Village No-Kill Canine Rescue opened their kennels and started finding fur-ever homes for pets.
Join the NewLife Rescue & Adoption Rummage Sale to Support Homeless Animals in Indiana
Attend the rummage sale on July 29, 2023, to help NewLife Rescue & Adoption care for homeless animals. Shop and donate for a good cause!
Illinois Woman Creates Clothing From Dog Hair
This is such a good idea, and the pieces she makes are gorgeous!
Holes Like These in Your Indiana Yard Means You Have a Problem
If you have walked outside in your yard and noticed random holes popping up in your yard, you have a critter on your hands that you probably don't want to mess with.
Indiana Shelter Cat Ready to Bring ‘Peace’ to Your Home
Meet Peace, a 2-year-old cat up for adoption at River Kitty Cat Café in Evansville.
Did a Giant Snapping Turtle Really Decapitate a Body in Indiana?
Learn the truth behind the viral story of a giant snapping turtle attack at Lake Monroe in Indiana.
Massive Mayfly Swarm in Illinois Caught on Camera
The swarm is so dense, it almost looks like a blizzard instead of a bunch of mayflies.
Build Your Own Bat Box at Indiana's Angel Mounds Historic Site
Discover Angel Mounds State Historic Site in Evansville and learn how to build your own bat box. Support a healthy ecosystem while enjoying a 25% discount for members. Join this all-ages program today!
Adventurous and Outgoing Indiana Shelter Dog Looking for Her Forever Family
Meet Ophelia, a two-year-old retriever mix, up for adoption at the Vanderburgh Humane Society who does great with kids and is easygoing on walks.