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
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.
Oh Boy! Here’s How You Can Name Mesker Park Zoo’s Baby Penguin
Not only can you help name the baby penguin, you can also see video of him swimming.
How Your Coffee Grounds Can Repel Mosquitoes in Indiana
Don't throw away your coffee grounds, especially if you have a mosquito problem when you go outside.
Protecting Yourself and Your Furry Friends from Zoonotic Diseases
Learn about zoonotic diseases and how they spread from animals to humans. Explore common diseases like cat scratch disease, E. coli infection, ringworm, and salmonella.
Tennessee Aquarium Let's You Get Up Close with a Real Sea Turtle
Now this sounds like an incredible experience.
Henderson Kentucky Animal Shelter Hosting $25 Adoption Fees
Let's help them empty the shelter!
Bonded Indiana Shelter Cats Ready to Spread Holiday Cheer Year ‘Round at Your House
Meet Noel and Mistletoe, a bonded brother and sister currently up for adoption at the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
NEWLIFE Rescue & Adoption’s Mission to Build a State-of-the-Art Animal Shelter
Two familiar nonprofit animal shelters in Posey County have merged to form NEWLIFE Rescues & Adoption.