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 Squirrels Jump for Joy After Discovering New Peanut Feeder
Some Indiana squirrels were so happy to find a new feeder that they cheered for it, did cartwheels, and even jumped up and hugged it. See the pics here.
Cool Photos of an Owl at Rudy Mine Trails in Owensboro
According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, there are eight species of owl found here in the Commonwealth.
Owensboro Manger Scene Gets Surprise Visitor
A manger scene in Owensboro, KY, received a very special and furry visitor on Christmas Day.
Local Rescue Brings Joy to Owensboro Man this Holiday Season
Every year at the Christmas Wish Headquarters you read a letter that touches your heart. This holiday season an Owensboro wife wanted to find a way to honor her husband.
Mesker Park Zoo Selling Paintings Created by Several of Its Animals
The paintings are for sale in the zoo gift shop and were done by animals including red pandas, tenrecs, red-ruffed lemurs, and Rupert the rhino.
Adoptable Boxer Mix Has a Wiggly Butt and a Heart of Gold
COBAIN is our Pet of the Week from It Takes a Village. He's a 2-year-old Boxer mix with a heart as big as his smile.
Indiana Rescue Shares a Way You Can Help Dogs with Your Pacemaker
This is a unique way to create a lasting legacy with a piece of medical equipment once you no longer need it.
A Viral Facebook Post
Recently a post went viral on Facebook that was shared by Indiana Bulldog Rescue (a great non-profit dedicated to helping English Bulldogs) the post claims that you can put in your will that you want your pacemaker donated to a dog after you pass away. The post rea
Pack Your Bags: This is The Best Pet-Friendly Hotel in Kentucky
Pack your bags. This Kentucky hotel is the most pet-friendly in the entire Commonwealth, and they welcome all kinds of family pets!
Christmas Miracle: Indiana Dog Home Safe After 2.5 Month Escapade
After going missing and evading rescue efforts for nearly 2.5 months, one Indiana dog named Oliver is home safe for the holidays. Read his harrowing tale now.
Traveling? This is the Best Pet-Friendly Hotel in Tennessee
When traveling with your pet, finding a hotel can be a challenge, but one hotel in Tennessee is not only pet-friendly, but has rated as the best in the state.
Travel Tip: This is the Best Pet-Friendly Hotel in Indiana
One Indiana hotel ranks as the best for accommodating your canine companions and it's pretty great for the humans in your life too!
Indiana Non-Profit Hosting Canine Influenza Clinic
An Indiana non-profit hopes to help mitigate the spread of Canine Influenza with a vaccine clinic, and will also be donating vaccines to an area no-kill rescue.