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
Do You Smell Cucumbers? It Might Be This Venomous Snake Common to Indiana
Learn more about the venomous snakes in Indiana, one of which has a distinctive cucumber-like odor.
Owensboro Pup Goes Missing While Family is on Vacation [REWARD]
The Ulmer family needs our help finding Oscar. They're offering a reward for his safe return. Let's make him famous so he'll be back home where he belongs.
Madagascar the Musical Coming to Owensboro
The RiverPark Center in Owensboro just released its 2023-2024 Director's Series. Among the shows- Madagascar the Musical.
Affordable Feline Spay/Neuter Clinics Now Available Across Indiana through Partnership with Public Vet
Affordable spay/neuter clinics for cats in Indiana! Book your appointment now at upcoming clinics. Limited spots available.
Meet Evansville's Outlaw Rooster Wyatt Chirp
This outlaw rooster is looking for a flock to call his own.
Oh My Gourd! FALL In Love with Pumpkin the Cat Up for Adoption
This week's pet of the week is sweet as pie, meet Pumpkin!
Yes, Armadillos are in Indiana! Is it Legal to Trap Them?
The armadillo is still so new to Indiana that researchers need more time to see exactly how fast the population is growing.
VHS Pets of the Week - 3 Bonded Ferrets Looking for a New Home
It's a unique week for our Pet of the Week with the Vanderburgh Humane Society. This week, we have not one, not two, but three pets looking for their forever home, and as you've already noticed, they aren't dogs or cats. Meet Farris, Clepto, and Calypso.
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Owensboro Pup Goes Viral While Peeing Doing Handstands
Efena Hayden's acrobatic peeing skills are impressive. Her owner captured her unique bathroom behavior on video, and the result is hilarious.
A Tale of Rescue and Hope: Indiana Woman Saves Young Coyote Pup
Discover the heartwarming tale of rescuing a young coyote pup in need of help. Support and donate for Indiana's wildlife today.
Owensboro 3-Year-Old Needs Help Finding Beloved Stuffed Monkey
Jaxon Crowe is attached to his best friend, Buddy. That is until Buddy went for a ride yesterday. He's had this stuffed animal since birth, so it's a devastating loss.
These are the Most Dangerous Animals in Kentucky and Indiana
There are several animals that can cause harm to you in Kentucky and Indiana, but you might be surprised when it comes to the most dangerous animals in these states.