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 Zoo Announces Names of New Baby Colobus Monkeys
The babies were born to two different sets of parents in November.
Meet Mercury, Our VHS Pet of the Week
Meet Mercury. Our Pet of the Week from the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
Don’t ‘Veer for Deer’ While Driving in Indiana or Kentucky
It is fairly common to encounter an animal crossing the road while you're driving in Indiana or Kentucky but do you know the safest way to handle this situation when you're behind the wheel?
Pet Food Center Urges Community Support for Shelter Animals
Running until December 31st, the campaign encourages the community to make a difference by contributing to any of the four Pet Food Center locations.
Super Playful 2-Year-Old Cat Ready for His Forever Home at Indiana Shelter
AJ is currently living it up at River Kitty Cat Cafe, but he'd much rather live it up at your house.
Aww – 3 Extremely Rare Tiger Cubs Just Born at the St. Louis Zoo
It's not often you'll be this close to the birth of 3 rare tiger cubs like the ones just born at the St. Louis Zoo. There are photos and a video to show how special this extremely rare event is.
Western KY Animal Shelter Posts the Most Heartbreaking Photo
The Muhlenberg County Humane Society shared a photo that shelter volunteers are all too familiar with. Kennels packed full of precious animals desperately reaching out for their forever homes. Here's how you can help.
Kentucky Police Department Welcomes First Paw-trol Officer
If you have little kids in your life, you have probably heard of Paw Patrol. Hopkinsville Police have their version of 'Paw-trol', and it's doggone good news.
It’s Illegal to Have This Dog Breed as A Pet in Illinois
Pet ownership has gone up since the pandemic. There are a lot more animals in homes now than ever before, but in Illinois, there is one breed you CAN NOT have in your home.
A Lonely Elk is Reportedly Roaming Illinois in Search of Love
It's not easy being an elk in Illinois these days especially if you're looking for a relationship. Don't ask me how I know. There's a report that one of these large animals is currently traversing the great state of Illinois near Springfield in search of a mate. I can prove that most of this is true.
Dogs Contracting ‘Mysterious and Potentially Fatal’ Respiratory Illness in Indiana & Illinois
A mysterious respiratory illness has been found in dogs in several states including Indiana and Illinois. Find out what you can do to protect your pet.
Be Aware These Popular Thanksgiving Foods are Poisonous to Dogs
It is tempting to let Fido in on the holiday fun, but there are a few popular Thanksgiving dishes that should be kept away from dogs.