Here at 103GBF, 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
The Indiana Bat: A Spooky Little Pollinator With a Crucial Role
Bats get a bad rap, but did you know these spooky little dudes actually play a crucial role in our ecosystem? Here's how we can help our very own, Indiana Bat.
Jordan's Way 50 State Tour Coming to Shelters in Western KY
Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky is a stop of Jordan's Way's national fundraising tour of animal shelters and rescues across the country. So are a cat shelter in Ohio County and the Friends of Butler County Animals.
Evansville Animal Care & Control Warns Pet Owners of Phone Scam
Officials with Animal Control in Evansville are concerned about this deceptive activity to try and take advantage of pet owners.
NewLife Rescue 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!
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.
Watch "Boogie Woogie" Woolly Aphids Dance Their Way Into KY & IN
Woolly Aphids have several ways to protect themselves from predators. One of their defense mechanisms is pretty groovy!
Indiana Residents If You See This in Your Tree Don't Mess With It
This bird has an extremely unique nest that may leave you scratching your head when you first see it.
Stink Bugs Have Returned to Indiana: 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.
Bat Season in KY: How to Get Rid of Them and Prevent Infestation
It's bat season in Kentucky. Here are some tips on how to prevent a bat infestation or get rid of one if you have found them in your home or business.
Indiana's Broad-Headed Skink: A Fascinating Native Lizard Species
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?
Pawsome Event: Fourth Annual Dog Day Downtown Evansville
Get ready, dog lovers, because the most pawsome event of the year is this weekend.