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
‘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.
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.