Lil Bub’s Lil Show – WFHB

Tune in to the episode to learn about this week’s featured animal and topic! Featured animal: Millikan, a dog at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter Featured topic: Kitten Season — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund Segment production by Christine Brackenhoff and Stacy Bridavsky Audio support provided …

Featured pet: Scarlett, a cat with the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter Scarlett is a Domestic Short Hair cat, a little over 4 years old. She came to the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter because she had inflammatory bowel symptoms that were not under control. The shelter has tried a variety of medications to get …

Featured pet: Zeke, a Carolina dog with the Bloomington Animal Shelter Zeke is one of the extra shy Carolina dogs that the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter has been working hard to socialize. He is most motivated by spray cheese and will take regular meaty treats here and there as well. He has never walked …

Sycamore Land Trust‘s mission is to preserve the beauty, health, and diversity of southern Indiana’s natural landscape through strategic land conservation and environmental education. Sycamore Land Trust wants you to know more about the wildlife communities that depend on the land they protect. In 2021, they set up 15 motion-triggered wildlife cameras at locations they …

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about Agate (aka “Allie”), a Chow/Retriever mix at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter, as well as considerations for dog training. — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund Segment production by Christine Brackenhoff and Stacy Bridavsky Audio support provided by Mike …

Featured pet: Dulce, a Carolina Dog currently residing with the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter Dulce is about a year and a half old and came to the Bloomington Animal Shelter with over 60 other dogs, who were housed in a very small home. Dulce was never able to meet other people while in her …

If you see a wild animal that is alive but injured, such as from a domestic animal or a car, there are a few things you can do to potentially help. Tune in to hear a few pieces of advice from local wildlife rehabilitator WildCare. Plus, tune in to hear about how free-roaming cats can …

Featured pet: Gizmo Gizmo is a sweet and rambunctious young cat with boundless energy. According to his current guardian, he loves people and would do very well in a home with room to run. Gizmo wants to play, and because his current living situation with an older resident cat is not working out, he would …

Featured pet: Sugar, a cat at the Bloomington Animal Shelter! Sugar is a very sweet cat, just over 6 years old. He has diabetes and is very accepting of receiving his insulin each day. When his injections are done, he is usually after pets. To learn more about Sugar or to schedule to meet him, …

Featured pet: Bubby, a cat at the Bloomington Animal Shelter Bubby is an amazing, affectionate, gorgeous old man. He loves chin scratches and will drool the tiniest bit when he’s really feeling them. If you’re looking for a senior guy who needs a warm bed to rest those weary bones, Bubby is your dude. He …

Featured animal: Brynn, a dog at the Bloomington Animal Shelter! Brynn is a super loving American Staffordshire Terrier Mix, just under 5 years old. She has been enjoying the play yard pool at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter and splashes around after lounging in the sun. Brynn enjoys both her solo time and playing …

Featured animals: Charlie Brown, George, and Rodney Charlie Brown is a tiger, and George and Rodney are leopards at Exotic Feline Rescue Center. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear their stories! Featured topic: Exotic Feline Rescue Center (EFRC) Located in Center Point, Indiana, EFRC provides permanent homes for exotic felines that have been …

Featured animal: Cierra We’ve featured Cierra before, but she still needs our help! Cierra is a very cuddly and goofy dog, about 4 years old. Although she spends most of her time in a foster home, she’s been waiting for her forever home for over a year. She loves her people, snoozing in the sun, …

Featured animal: Posh, a Manx cat currently residing at the Bloomington Animal Shelter! Posh is a dignified old lady who enjoys getting up in your business, napping next to you, and playing fetch. She is front declawed and diabetic, but she takes her insulin without fuss and is on a special diet. She has no …

Featured animal: Mountain Girl Mountain Girl, formerly named Trixie Joe, is a young Great Dane/Anatolian Shepherd mix, currently residing with the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. She has been very sweet with all of the shelter staff and quickly became a staff favorite. She can be nervous of loud noises and quick movements. She unfortunately …

Featured animals: Rosemary and Thyme Rosemary and Thyme are a cute pair of bonded kittens who came from a feral mom, but have gotten used to being around people at the Bloomington Animal Shelter. They’re both still shy and tend to hide with a lot of socialization. They would do well in a home that …

Featured Animal: Mia, a cat currently residing at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! Mia is a beautiful, sweet lady who is all about affection. She loves to cuddle up and start her purr box on high. As soon as anyone stops by her kennel, she is up and seeking lots of pets. Mia is …

Featured animal: Spider, a cat currently residing at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! Spider is a shy guy that may greet strangers with a hiss and a hide, but as soon as he gets a pet, he melts like butter. His foster mom says that he sought out affection after only a day with …

Emily Herr, Outreach Coordinator with the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter, joins us to discuss the significance of using positive reinforcement (rather than aversive tools) to train animals, as well as the importance of early socialization. Herr also explains how declawing can cause both physical and behavioral concerns in cats. — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is …

On this week’s episode, we’re doing something a little bit different: featuring two special needs pets who need our help. Our first featured pet is Star, a sweet senior dog who comes to us from Humane Indiana. She initially arrived at Humane Indiana after she was found abandoned at a farm. Star was adopted quickly, …

Featured Animals: Emmi and Tobi at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! Emmi and Tobi are a senior pair of bonded cats who have lived together for 10 years. They can often be found cuddled up together, relaxing in their colony room. They are very affectionate, not only with each other, but also with their …

Featured Pet: Bonnie at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! Bonnie is a bully breed mix dog, just over 7 years old. Once warmed up, Bonnie is a “snuggle bug” who enjoys giving and getting affection. Bonnie is a chill in the house, where she settles right in and enjoys a nap. When the leash …

In this episode, we cover one of nature’s most important land stewards: the beaver. Beavers can be found in a number of freshwater habitats, such as rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. When they create dams and lodges, they impound water, which serves as shelter for other animals. Their infrastructure creates wetlands used by many other …

Featured animal: Kitty Kitty Meow Meow Kitty Kitty Meow Meow is an 8-year-old orange tabby cat, currently staying at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. She is incredibly sweet and loves to be pet. Kitty Kitty Meow Meow is blind and mostly deaf. She is seeking a person to love and a couch to cuddle …

This week’s featured animal is a little different. Sycamore Land Trust’s nature preserves are home to many native Indiana plants and animals, including the bobcat. Bobcats are a medium sized wild cat native to North America. Bobcats are largely solitary and rarely seen, due to their ability to blend in with their surroundings and move …