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.

This Easy Winter Shelter Helps Outdoor Cats Stay Safe
Outdoor cats struggle through freezing Tri State winters, but a simple cooler filled with straw can make all the difference. Learn how to build an affordable, insulated shelter that can save lives.

SPARKY Pet Pantry Helps Local Animal Lovers in Time of Need
Learn how the SPARKY Pet Pantry helps local pet owners facing financial challenges with essential supplies.

Owensboro Puppy Surprise Delivers Tears, Laughs & Total Chaos
A local Owensboro family surprised their kids with a present—a rescue puppy! Watch as one child bursts into tears, another questions the entire plan, and the whole hilarious, heartwarming moment unfolds on video.

These 7 Thanksgiving Foods Are Actually Safe to Feed Your Dog
Before you feed your favorite four-legged companion from your holiday plate, be sure what you're giving them is safe. Here are 7 foods that are safe to give your dog.

Fall in Love With Daisy the Baby Bonobo at the Cincinnati Zoo
Meet Daisy, the charming Bonobo at Cincinnati Zoo, showcasing her playful nature and the importance of conservation for her species.

Newburgh Zombie Farm's Special Two-Day 'Creepy Christmas' Event
Even though Halloween is behind us now, who says that Christmastime can't be a little scary?
Chimpanzee Escape Prompts Lockdown at Indy Zoo
A loose chimpanzee briefly triggered a lockdown at the Indianapolis Zoo, but trained staff safely sedated the animal and reopened the zoo without injuries. Here’s what officials confirmed.

Indiana Reopens Bobcat Trapping Season After 56 Years
In a controversial move that’s dividing wildlife experts and animal advocates statewide, Indiana is reopening its bobcat trapping season for the first time in more than half a century.

Indiana Hunters Can Help Purdue Research Deer Health
Purdue University researcher Julie Buchanan-Schwanke is asking Indiana hunters to share deer samples to help develop an accurate aging and disease study.

It’s Time to Reveal Our Howl-o-Ween Happy Tails Champion!
We celebrated rescue pets in their spookiest, cutest, and most creative Halloween costumes! Now we meet the grand champion, Butter Bean, and runner-up Trudy.

Indiana Home to Two of the Most Rat-Infested Cities in America
Two Indiana cities made the list of the cities in America most infested with rats. Care to guess which ones?

Stay Safe On The Road As Deer Season Begins
Deer are on the move across Indiana and Kentucky. Learn how to avoid collisions, when they’re most active, and what to do if one crosses your path.
