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
A Guide to Snakes You Might Encounter in the Tennessee Wilderness
Heading into the great outdoors in Tennessee? Learn about the 32 snake species that call Tennessee home, including the four venomous ones so you can stay safe.
You Can Exercise w/ Puppies in Owensboro
Hotworx Studio in Owensboro is hosting a Stress Awareness Event, which will feature your chance to try a session for FREE and enjoy some puppy therapy.
Indiana & Kentucky Pet Owners Beware These Popular Spring Plants are Poisonous to Pets
These popular spring flowers are pretty but can be very harmful to our furry friends.
Kiddos Can Read to a Therapy Dog at Evansville Public Library’s Pawsome New Event
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library's new event, Paws for Tales, helps kids improve their reading and public speaking skills by reading to a therapy dog.
Discover Indiana’s Surprising Residents With These Stunning Photos of American White Pelicans
See the breathtaking photos of pelicans soaring over Indiana, and learn more about these magnificent birds and where you can catch a glimpse of them in action.
Was a Bear Really Spotted in Near Holiday World in Santa Claus Indiana?
An alleged bear sighting near Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana went viral on social media. A statement has been released calling it a hoax.
Indiana Woman Discovers An Unexpected Surprise in the Woods
An Indiana woman stumbled upon a perfectly camouflaged surprise while exploring the woods. Come see what is behind this mystery.
Easter Has Gone to the Dogs! Event Benefits SparKy Rescue
Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky's annual Easter Dog Bone Hunt is set for Saturday at Ben Hawes Park in Owensboro. There will be a lot of toys and treats for all the pups to find.
How to Track Hummingbirds as They Come Back to the Tristate
It's Spring and that means the hummingbirds are migrating north from Mexico and Central America. Here's how you can track them as they make their way into Kentucky and Indiana.
Find an Injured Bat in IN? Here's What to Do.
It is bat migration season in Indiana, and if you encounter one that has been injured, you're going to need to know who to call.
Famous Lake Cumberland, Kentucky Goat ‘Billy’ Reportedly Shot and Killed
A visitor to the lake claims to have found Billy's body during a recent trip to the area.
Multiple Evansville Residents Report Seeing White Wolf Dog
This is a good reminder to keep your domesticated animals indoors or go outside with them, just in case there is a wild wolf-dog on the loose