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Dog Dances and Shakes Its Booty to Eminem Song [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:10 +0000

I promise. This will get your week started off right. Check this out! This dog can drop it like it's hot. All you have to do is play a little Eminem and it shakes its money maker!

Turtle Man Comes to International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:24 +0000

You can find him in the swamps and ponds pulling out snapping turtles and entertaining fans for all ages. And, this weekend, you can find him at the International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro. Yep! Animal Planet star Turtle Man is coming to town And here at WBKR,com, we have all the scoop about when and where you can see and meet him!

Armadillos Take Up Residence in the Tri-State Area [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:50:49 +0000

14 News, WFIE, Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro

It's an old joke: Why did the chicken cross the road? Answer: To prove to the possum it can be done. Now when you shift your location westward--specifically west Texas and its ilk--you change the critter from possum to armadillo.

The World's Longest Snake Captured on Video [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:30 +0000

Over 14 million people have watched this clip on YouTube. Somehow, I missed it. Check this out. It’s footage of what is believed to be the world’s longest snake. WATCH!! I am not going to lie. When Roxianne the Receptionist showed me this video last week, I jumped across the lobby of the radio station. [...]

Have YOU Ever Seen Breckenridge County's Sheepsquatch? [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:16:26 +0000

I realize it’s hard to get past that name–”sheepsquatch”–but bear with me. That’s part of American folklore. You see something you’ve never seen before and you give it a name. I ran across the legend of the Sheepsquatch (and my spell-check is gonna drive me crazy because it doesn’t know from “Sheepsquatch”) while watching “Monsters [...]

10 Horses Wearing Kentucky Derby Hats

Emerald Catron — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:41:31 +0000

What’s the best part of the Kentucky Derby? The hats? The horse racing? The glasses filled with cold, cold whiskey? We couldn’t decide, so we put some hats on some horses to help us figure it out. It didn’t help. We’ll make up our mind tomorrow when the race is over. She stole this hat [...]

What's the Deal With Frogs in Green Bean Cans? [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:02 +0000

I was watching the local news on Sunday night and saw the story of a woman in South Bend, Indiana who discovered a small frog in a can of green beans she bought at Meijer.

The Birds Have Moved In… Over The Top Of My Back Door! [PHOTOS]

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:14:41 +0000

I love birds. I love to watch them flying around. I love listening to them when I walk to my car in the mornings. I DO NOT love birds flying past my head at about 98 mph! I DO NOT like having to watch my back every time I walk out my back door.

Well, looks like I'm not going to be entering and exiting my house for a while. It appears that a Momma bird has decided that my exterior speakers are where her little baby birds will be introduced to this world!

The Cutest Dog GIFs Ever

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:23:29 +0000

It's been a particularly rough week, so we thought we'd try to cheer everyone up with a few of the cutest dog GIFs ever. These dogs are heart-meltingly cute and are sure to brighten up even the darkest days. They'll make you just want to cuddle up and smile! Have a safe weekend everyone!

Moon's Weird Dog Zoe Answers Age-Old Question, "Why Won't You Eat Your Own Dog Food?"

Moon Mullins — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:32:58 +0000

This is my sweet dog Zoe. As I have told you before, Zoe has issues. She does some really weird things, like hardly eating her dry dog food at all. She prefers the cats’ dry food, my cereal and chips. The other day, I found she had ripped a napkin to shreds and I assume eaten portions of it.

Is That A Donkey Or A Big Dog?

Jordan Winders — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:21:16 +0000

I know what you are probably thinking “How can this guy not be able to tell the difference between a donkey and a dog?” Well I can tell the difference, but after spending the weekend helping my dad around the barn, I began to wonder. Let me introduce you to my dad’s donkey named Charlie [...]

Meet Clyde! She's Carsyn's New Puppy! [PHOTOS]

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:56:56 +0000

Clyde & Carsyn If you listen to my Midday Show, then you know how much Carsyn loves animals. Any animal... horses, bunnies, kitties, puppies and even unicorns, ha! She's been asking for a pet for a while and I finally decided that I was ready to get one. I knew that a puppy was the way to go... let's be honest, we haven't faired well with cats in the past.

When I walked in to work Thursday morning, Roxianne drug me to the computer to look at some new puppies that SparKy Rescue had ready for adoption. All it took was one look and I was ready to get that puppy!

How Animals Eat Their Food [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:54:27 +0000

This is one of the funniest things I have seen in ages. Roxianne the Receptionist brought this video into the studio this morning and, appropriately, we howled like monkeys. Check out this video from Mister Epic Mann! “How Animals Eat Their Food” is already a YouTube sensation with over 6 million views! You are gonna [...]

Bahb Is Sparky Pet of the Week

Moon Mullins — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:52:33 +0000

Hello, I am Bahb. That's right. B-a-h-b, pronounced Bahb. A little doggie humor there. You know, I didn't name me. Sparky Rescue did. But they are so nice I don't care

I am a special fellow. Elvis sang about me. You ain't nothin' but a hound dog. That's right -- I am a hound dog. And, maybe a little sheperd. Who knows these days?

Warrick Humane Society Takes in Dogs After Puppy Mill Closes – Many Small Breeds Available for Adoption

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:34:43 +0000

It’s always sad news to hear about puppy mills. If you aren’t familiar with the term, it’s an operation of dogs (usually small breeds) who are used exclusively to breed for puppy sales. Many times, the dogs are kept their entire lives in small confinements and sadly, deplorable conditions. We are happy to report that [...]

Puppies Make Me Laugh Out Loud

Moon Mullins — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:45:04 +0000

Okay, it's the middle of the day. You may be off tomorrow for Good Friday. How about something to make you feel better the rest of the day? No, I am not talking about THAT. Instead, cute puppies! Look.

Doodle Dog on WBKR Thursday Morning

Moon Mullins — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Howdy, my name’s Doodle. Kinda like Loretta Lynn’s late husband, Doo.I am a Yorkie, which means I think a lot of myself. You will, too. Yorkshire Terriers like me — what? — I am “Mix”!!?? Well, I am still gorgeous. Silver and Tan – those are Yorkie colors – so, there! I am small at [...]

Let Your Dog Release His Inner Hunter at the SPARKY Easter Bone Hunt

Moon Mullins — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:33:55 +0000

This little cutie came to visit Chad and me this morning. She's Fiona. You can adopt her at Sparky, 684-4787. You know, Sparky Rescue (Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky) is having an event that all dog lovers will love. And, the dogs will love it, too! It’s the first annu

Moon's Weird Dog Zoe Snacks

Moon Mullins — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:20:33 +0000

Just last week I wrote about my dog Zoe and her weirdness. Well this week the proof is in the puddin’… no, that would have been something she could eat: She and I are going to have a little chat about this: MOON: Well, I see you’ve been bad again. ZOE: What? Me? What did [...]

Donations Wanted for March 23rd Fundraising Yard Sale to Benefit Local Animal Rescues

Kat Mykals — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:15:40 +0000

Doing some Spring cleaning? Have some stuff that you don’t need any more? Why not donate it the 2nd Annual Animalpalooza Animal Benefit and Music Festival Yard Sale? The Animalpalooza Animal Benefit and Music Festival Yard Sale will take place this Saturday, March 23rd from 7am – 3pm, and is a huge fundraiser to raise [...]