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
Ball Of Leaves in Your Indiana Tree Isn't a Bird's Nest
You might notice a massive clump of leaves in your trees, but it isn't what you think it is.
Vote For Your Favorite Pet Adoption Story & Help a Shelter Win $1,000
Now is the time to vote for your favorite pet adoption story! The winning animal/pet parent duo will score a $100 Amazon gift card & the winning shelter will land a $1,000 donation!
Lunch Box And Bacon Bit Are Two Little Pigs up for Adoption
Our VHS Pet(s) of the Week are two sweet Guinea Pigs, Lunch Box and Bacon Bit.
Meet Our Adoptable Pet of the Week - Amity
AMITY is a 2-year-old rescue dog ready for adoption at It Takes a Village. She's a sweetheart who enjoys cuddles, walks, and being by your side.
Are You Brave Enough to Cross Kentucky's Shark Bridge?
Do you think you have what it takes to walk over a suspended rope bridge just inches above a variety of sharks?
Happy Tails- Share Your Pet Adoption Story!
If you adopted a pet in Southern IN, Western KY, or Southern IL, we want to hear your 'happy tail'! The winning pet parent will win $100 Amazon card and the shelter their pet came from will win $1,000!
Indiana Police Mourn Loss of Mounted Patrol Unit Member 'Blondie'
One Indiana police department is mourning the loss of a founding member of its mounted patrol.
Invasive Cannibalistic Worms in Tennessee Secrete Neurotoxin
There is an invasive species of worm that calls Tennessee home and not only is it cannibalistic, but it's also coated in a neurotoxin and can grow to more than a foot long.
KY Photographer Captures Stunning Bald Eagle Photos on Ohio River
An Owensboro photographer was able to snap these beautiful pictures while observing some bald eagles by their nest on the river.
Get Egg-cited! SPARKY Hosting 11th Annual Easter Bone Hunt
Why shouldn't fur babies be included in the fun of Easter festivities? Bring them to SPARKY's annual Easter Bone Hunt and pet portrait session to support a great cause.
Evansville Shelter Hilariously Parodies Car Commercials
Certified pre-owned pets are awaiting adoption at the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
It’s Skunk Mating Season in Indiana and the Scent of Love is in the Air
Here's what you need to know about skunk mating season. When is it, and how to avoid getting sprayed.