Here at KISS106, 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
Water-Loving Indiana Shelter Dog Ready to Make a Splash with Your Family
7-year-old Emma has been living at the Vanderburgh Humane Society since April.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Earns AZA Accreditation – The Gold Standard in Zoological Excellence
Discover how Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden in Evansville secured AZA accreditation, the gold standard in zoo excellence.
Indiana Animal Rescue Experiencing Website Crisis: How to Adopt or Foster Now
Discover how NewLife Rescue & Adoption is coping with a website shutdown. Learn how to adopt or foster now and see the dogs (and a couple of small mammals) currently available!
Have You Ever Seen These Fuzzy White “Boogie Woogie” Dancing Bugs in Kentucky or Indiana?
Woolly Aphids have several ways to protect themselves from predators. One of their defense mechanisms is pretty groovy!
Stink Bugs Have Returned to Indiana: Here’s How to Get Rid of Them
It's that time of year again when stink bugs begin to invade your home. Here are some tips and DIY home remidies to get rid of them.
Adoptable Indiana Cat Would Be a Fantastic Companion for Families With Kids
Our pet of the week, CARMEN, is a 2-year-old short-haired kitty who would make a fantastic companion for families with kids. See her now at It Takes a Village.
Discover the Fascinating Broad-Headed Skink: Indiana’s Native Lizard
Learn about the broad-headed skink in Indiana, its habitat, behavior, and importance to local ecosystems. Explore its unique characteristics and distribution
Beware of Hawks and Other Birds of Prey
So, is this really possible? Are hawks big and strong enough to swoop down, pick up and fly away with your pets?
Get Ready to Bark and Roll: Fourth Annual Dog Day Downtown Evansville
Get ready, dog lovers, because the most pawsome event of the year is this weekend.
Florida Bear Tells Kentucky Cocaine Bear to "Hold my Claw"
A three-legged bear in Florida broke into a patio refrigerator for a refreshing White Claw! [VIDEO]
Adult-Only Sleepover with Sharks at Tennesse Aquarium
Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg will be hosting a 21-and-over sleepover called Sips and Sharks this fall, where you can spend the night at the aquarium with real-life sharks.
What’s the Buzz? Indiana DNR Shares Tips on Identifying Different Hornet Species and Their Threat Level
After invasive species of hornet were discovered in Washington and Georgia, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is sharing what residents need to look for and what to do if they find one.