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
The Indiana Bat: A Spooky Little Pollinator With a Crucial Role
Bats get a bad rap, but did you know these spooky little dudes actually play a crucial role in our ecosystem? Here's how we can help our very own, Indiana Bat.
Bonded Cat Bros Ready for Their Forever Family at the VHS
Oliver and Nugget are brothers from other mothers who are up for adoption at the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
Scam Alert: Evansville Animal Control Warns Pet Owners of Phone Scam
Officials with Animal Control in Evansville are concerned about this deceptive activity to try and take advantage of pet owners.
There's a Chicken in Kentucky Named Morgan Wallen
There's a chicken named Morgan Wallen that lives in Philpot, Kentucky. He's got some other country music friends living in the coop with him.
Indiana Animal Rescue Experiencing Website Crisis: How to Adopt or Foster Now
Discover how NewLife Rescue & Adoption is coping with a website shutdown. Learn how to adopt or foster now and see the dogs (and a couple of small mammals) currently available!
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Earns AZA Accreditation – The Gold Standard in Zoological Excellence
Discover how Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden in Evansville secured AZA accreditation, the gold standard in zoo excellence.
Water-Loving Indiana Shelter Dog Ready to Make a Splash with Your Family
7-year-old Emma has been living at the Vanderburgh Humane Society since April.
Discover the Fascinating Broad-Headed Skink: Indiana’s Native Lizard
Learn about the broad-headed skink in Indiana, its habitat, behavior, and importance to local ecosystems. Explore its unique characteristics and distribution
Watch "Boogie Woogie" Woolly Aphids Dance Their Way Into KY & IN
Woolly Aphids have several ways to protect themselves from predators. One of their defense mechanisms is pretty groovy!
Stink Bugs Have Returned to Indiana: How to Get Rid of Them
It's that time of year again when stink bugs begin to invade your home. Here are some tips and DIY home remidies to get rid of them.
Bat Season in KY: How to Get Rid of Them and Prevent Infestation
It's bat season in Kentucky. Here are some tips on how to prevent a bat infestation or get rid of one if you have found them in your home or business.
VHS Shelter Cat Ready for His Next Adventure with a New Family
Meet Indiana Jones. A one-year-old tabby currently up for adoption at River Kitty Cat Cafe.