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 Work 9 to 5 and Always Love You
Meet Dolly. A 6-year-old kitten up for adoption at the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
Mesker Park Zoo Selling Paintings Created by Several of Its Animals
The paintings are for sale in the zoo gift shop and were done by animals including red pandas, tenrecs, red-ruffed lemurs, and Rupert the rhino.
Christmas Miracle: Indiana Dog Home Safe After 2.5 Month Escapade in the Wild
After going missing and evading rescue efforts for nearly 2.5 months, one Indiana dog named Oliver is home safe for the holidays. Read his harrowing tale now.
Travel Tip: This is the Best Pet-Friendly Hotel in Indiana
One Indiana hotel ranks as the best for accommodating your canine companions and it's pretty great for the humans in your life too!
Beautiful Golden Eagle Returns to KY Home After Extraordinary Flight
Athena the golden eagle has returned after a crazy long journey. But did she bring company with her?
In 2024 All Dogs will be treated Equally in Illinois
Your dog will no longer be discriminated against by what breed they are in Illinois starting in 2024, here is what Illinois is doing to protect your dogs...
‘Happy & Zoomie’ Dog Up for Adoption at Indiana Shelter
Meet Nova. Our Pet of the Week from the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
Indiana Non-Profit Hosting Canine Influenza Clinic
An Indiana non-profit hopes to help mitigate the spread of Canine Influenza with a vaccine clinic, and will also be donating vaccines to an area no-kill rescue.
Pack Your Bags: This is the Best Pet-Friendly Hotel in Illinois
One Illinois hotel has thought of every detail when it comes to pampering your pet on your next getaway making it the best pet-friendly hotel in the state.
Traveling? This is the Best Pet-Friendly Hotel in Tennessee
When traveling with your pet, finding a hotel can be a challenge, but one hotel in Tennessee is not only pet-friendly, but has rated as the best in the state.
Indiana Rescue Shares a Way You Can Help Dogs with Your Pacemaker
This is a unique way to create a lasting legacy with a piece of medical equipment once you no longer need it.
A Viral Facebook Post
Recently a post went viral on Facebook that was shared by Indiana Bulldog Rescue (a great non-profit dedicated to helping English Bulldogs) the post claims that you can put in your will that you want your pacemaker donated to a dog after you pass away. The post rea
Indiana Dog Lost Her Puppies, But Turned Her Tragedy Into a Blessing
This sweet mama dog recently lost her own litter, but has saved the lives of other orphaned puppies, now they all need a loving foster home.