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
![Pretty is an Active Pup Who Would Love to Run and Play With You!](http://townsquare.media/site/71/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-34.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pretty is an Active Pup Who Would Love to Run and Play With You!
This week our VHS Pet of the Week is Pretty, a gorgeous young girl who loves to run and play.
![Enjoy Ice Cream & More to Raise Money for Warrick Humane Society](http://townsquare.media/site/72/files/2024/07/attachment-WHS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Enjoy Ice Cream & More to Raise Money for Warrick Humane Society
One Indiana animal rescue is working hard to reach its $1.25 million fundraising goal to build a brand new shelter to house the animals in its care and you can help, all by just eating some yummy food and delicious ice cream!
!['Empty the Shelter' Adoption Event in Daviess County](http://townsquare.media/site/76/files/2024/07/attachment-Hiring.jpg?w=980&q=75)
'Empty the Shelter' Adoption Event in Daviess County
Daviess County Animal Care & Control is teaming up with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for an 'Empty the Shelter' event that waives adoption fees.
![URGENT: These 8 Dogs Need Forever Homes NOW!](http://townsquare.media/site/76/files/2024/07/attachment-URGENT.jpg?w=980&q=75)
URGENT: These 8 Dogs Need Forever Homes NOW!
URGENT! There are currently eight dogs at Daviess County Animal Care and Control that are in danger of euthanasia. They need forever homes now. Meet them here!
![Enter Your Dog Now In The 3rd Annual Muttsminster Rescue Dog Show](http://townsquare.media/site/72/files/2024/07/attachment-Muttminster.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Enter Your Dog Now In The 3rd Annual Muttsminster Rescue Dog Show
Rescued is our favorite breed and we'll be celebrating the rescue dogs in our community with the Third Annual Muttsminster Rescue Dog Show in Newburgh, Indiana.
![Thugs to Nugs: Uncovering Chilling Facts About Chickens](http://townsquare.media/site/71/files/2024/07/attachment-Evil-Chicken.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Thugs to Nugs: Uncovering Chilling Facts About Chickens
If you think your baby chicks are perfect little angels, think again. Chickens are omnivores and, in negative situations, will stop at nothing for a meal.
![Indiana Family Offering 1K Reward for Missing Goldendoodle](http://townsquare.media/site/782/files/2024/07/attachment-Photo-colson-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Indiana Family Offering 1K Reward for Missing Goldendoodle
The Fletcher family of Evansville, Indiana is missing their precious dog, and they are asking for any and all information to bring Colson home safely.
![How You Can See Travis Kiss a Pig at the Vanderburgh County Fair](http://townsquare.media/site/71/files/2024/07/attachment-Kiss-a-Pig-Travis-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How You Can See Travis Kiss a Pig at the Vanderburgh County Fair
You could make Travis Sams kiss a pig at the Vanderburgh County Fair as a part of a fundraiser contest.
The 103rd Vanderburgh County Fair is coming up from July 22nd through 27th at the Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds. It's a week packed full of fun for the entire family...
![Foods That Attract and Repel Mosquitoes in Indiana](http://townsquare.media/site/71/files/2024/07/attachment-Mosquitoes-and-Food.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Foods That Attract and Repel Mosquitoes in Indiana
Attention Hoosiers! You might want to watch what you eat before going outside this summer because some foods just might be the reason why you have so many mosquito bites.
![Help Indiana DNR Monitor Wild Turkey Population: Report Sightings](http://townsquare.media/site/72/files/2024/07/attachment-Copy-of-Rue21-closed.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Help Indiana DNR Monitor Wild Turkey Population: Report Sightings
Be a part of the effort to report wild turkey sightings in Indiana to aid in the annual Wild Turkey Brood Report.
![Newlife Rescue & Adoption Reduces Fees For Cats In Need](http://townsquare.media/site/72/files/2024/07/attachment-10-Adoption-Fees-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Newlife Rescue & Adoption Reduces Fees For Cats In Need
Find out how Newlife Rescue & Adoption in Indiana is making it easier to bring home a furry friend with discounted adoption fees!
![ALERT: Pike Animal Welfare Shelter (P.A.W.S) in Need of Dog Food](http://townsquare.media/site/71/files/2024/07/attachment-DOG-FOOD.jpg?w=980&q=75)
ALERT: Pike Animal Welfare Shelter (P.A.W.S) in Need of Dog Food
An animal shelter in Petersburg, Indiana, needs your help feeding some hungry dogs awaiting homes.