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
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.
Funny-Faced Feline at Kentucky Shelter Resembles The Rock
It's not unusual to see cats or dogs that resemble celebrities, but this is a purrfect match. The uncanny resemblance has gone viral on social media. Meet The Rock, also known as Victor, who's currently up for adoption at the Leitchfield Animal Shelter.
Incredible Photos Capture an Up Close View of a Black Vulture in Indiana
Normally around Indiana we see Turkey Vultures, but have you ever seen a black vulture?
Owensboro Pup Stuck In A Cereal Box Wins The Internet! -WATCH
Dogs do the darndest things. One Kentucky pup got in a bit of a pickle when he found himself stuck in a cereal box. Need a laugh, this is it.-WATCH
Adoptable Indiana Dog is a Unique Breed Mix With a Beautiful Coat
Our Thursday Pet of the Week has got to be one of the most unique mixes at It Takes a Village. CHARA is a beautiful girl looking for a forever home.
Conservation Officers Offer Reward After Bald Eagle Shot in Southern Indiana
A reward has been offered after Indiana conservation officers say a bald eagle was shot and killed in Dubois County, just outside of Jasper.
Indiana’s 10 Most Dangerous Animals and Wildlife
You will encounter a lot of cute and harmless animals throughout Indiana, but there are some that you should avoid at all costs.
See the Eerily Captivating Photos of an Abandoned Indiana Animal Hospital
It seems like almost everything was left behind when this Indiana animal hospital closed 20 years ago. Check out the amazing pictures from inside.
You Can Adopt a Barn Cat with No Adoption Fee in Daviess County
Can you provide a cat with some shelter, food, and water? If you said yes, then a barn cat could be a perfect addition to your family to help rodent control on your property.