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 Shelter Looking for Homes for These Low Ridin' Besties
We have two pets of the week, and these adorable short besties will make you smile!
New Study of Most Infested Cities Includes 3 Indiana Cities
There's another recent study of the 50 cities across the U.S. with the highest probability of running into these nasty creatures known as bed bugs, and three Indiana cities are among the most infested.
How to Help a Hypothermic Animal This Winter
Hypothermia is life-threatening for pets and animals. Learn what to do (and what not to do!) if you find an animal in need of help this winter.
Indiana Animal Rescue Hosting Fundraising Auction and Dinner & You’re Invited
We are very excited to announce that we have teamed up with our animal rescue friends in Posey County, Indiana to bring you an awesome night of food, fun, and fundraising!
Sour Patch Kitten Looking for His Forever Home at Indiana Shelter
This sweet (and a little sour) orange kitten is currently at the Vanderburgh Humane Society and now he's looking for his forever home.
There was a 40 Year Period Where There were No Deer in Indiana
Deer are a common sight in the Hoosier state, but did you know there was once a 40-year period when deer were extirpated from Indiana?
Indiana is Home to a Big Cat Sanctuary and You Can Visit
Did you know that there is a place in Indiana that provides a sanctuary for big cats and you can take a tour?
This Kentucky City is Among the Best in the Nation for Pet Owners
One Kentucky city ranks among the most pet-friendly in the country, making it a purr-fect place to call home.
Senior Dog with a ‘Baby Face’ Ready for Adoption at Indiana Shelter
Meet Uno. Our Pet of the Week from the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
Did You Know That Indiana is Home to Snow Fleas?
I'd be willing to bet that you had no clue that we have snow fleas in Indiana. So, what are they and are they dangerous? Let's take a look.
Cool Photos of an Owl at Rudy Mine Trails in Owensboro
According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, there are eight species of owl found here in the Commonwealth.
Indiana Squirrels Jump for Joy After Discovering New Peanut Feeder
Some Indiana squirrels were so happy to find a new feeder that they cheered for it, did cartwheels, and even jumped up and hugged it. See the pics here.