Here at WBKR, 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
Pool Addicted Dog Chooses Swimming Over Listening To Owner
Duke just wants to swim. His aquatic adventures are making a splash on TikTok. Just don't ask him to get out of the pool.
Dino-mite! Larger-Than-Life Dinosaurs Set to Invade Owensboro
Do you have any dinosaur enthusiasts in your life? Well, future paleontologists, this is rawr-some news to share. Jurassic Quest is coming to Owensboro, and we have the scoop.
CDC Warns of Diseases Can You Catch (or Share) With Your Pets
Learn about zoonotic diseases and how they spread from animals to humans. Explore common diseases like cat scratch disease, E. coli infection, ringworm, and salmonella.
Eco-Friendly Fashion with a Furry Twist: Illinois Woman Creates Clothing From Dog Hair
This is such a good idea, and the pieces she makes are gorgeous!
Did a Giant Snapping Turtle Really Decapitate a Body in Indiana?
Learn the truth behind the viral story of a giant snapping turtle attack at Lake Monroe in Indiana.
How Your Coffee Grounds Can Repel Mosquitoes in Indiana
Don't throw away your coffee grounds, especially if you have a mosquito problem when you go outside.
Owensboro Parks & Recreation: Combest Pool is Gone to the Dogs!
Dogs love to play in water! Take them to Owensboro Parks & Recreation Combest Pool for a Gone to the Dogs swim party to benefit the Owensboro Humane Society and Daviess County Animal Shelter.
Massive Mayfly Swarm in Illinois Caught on Camera in Unsettling Video
The swarm is so dense, it almost looks like a blizzard instead of a bunch of mayflies.
Oh Boy! Here’s How You Can Name Mesker Park Zoo’s Baby Penguin
Not only can you help name the baby penguin, you can also see video of him swimming.
Fourth of July Celebrations Cost More in Kentucky Based on Study
Your 4th of July picnic is going to be expensive this year, especially if you live in Kentucky. Here's how the research breaks down.
Eastern Hellbender: A Fascinating Species Found in Kentucky
Discover the Eastern Hellbender, a unique amphibian native to Kentucky. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and conservation. Explore the importance of preserving this species
Chad Thinks He May Have Fleas
If your dogs and cats get fleas, do you have to worry about getting them too?