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
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
Help Sutton Elementary Honor Teacher's Memory
Not all animals have loving homes. One local elementary school is helping to make sure these animals feel loved and cared for and you can help!
Indiana and Kentucky Animal Rescues Benefit from Annual ‘Stock the Pantry’ Event
Every year, two shelters are chosen to receive donations, and the two shelters this year were the “Humane Society of Henderson County” and “Another Chance for Animals”.
Enjoy a 5-Course Meal + Wine Pairing While Supporting an Indiana Animal Rescue
Wine, Wags, & Whiskers will include a 5-course meal & wine pairing and takes place April 13, 2023, to raise money for homeless animals at Warrick Humane Society.
Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville Closes Temporarily Closes Amazonia
Mesker Park Zoo, located in Evansville, Indiana closed its popular Amazonia exhibit after highly pathogenic avian influenza was found in nearby Henderson, Kentucky
Meet KOBE: a Laid Back Indiana Shelter Dog Looking for a Loving Forever Home
KOBE is a laid-back fella, made up of all kinds of breeds. He's just looking for a forever home to call his own.
Owensboro Humane Society Offers Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
They've teamed up with area veterinarians to offer a program for local pets to be spayed or neutered at a lower cost. They're also offering more much-needed services at a reduced cost. Make your appointment today. Spots will fill up fast.