Tune in to the episode to learn about Indiana-based, breed-specific rescues for dogs and cats.

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund

Featured Animal: Ma

Ma is a 5-year-old cat, currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. Although this sweet lady loves to lounge about in the large cat colony at the shelter, she is currently located at Btown Meow Cat Cafe. She has befriended several shy cats and likes to cuddle with them. When she hears visitors, she likes to see who is around! Her previous owner reports that she ate salmon food and liked to flush the toilet. The finer things in life, right?

Featured Topic: Book Buddies

Calling all young readers! The City of Bloomington Animal Shelter has a program called Book Buddies: a fun and rewarding way for children to practice their reading skills while spending time with shelter animals. Whether it’s a cat, dog, or rabbit, the animals love the sound of a good story. This program is best suited for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade, but readers of all ages and levels are welcome. Please note an adult must stay with their young reader during the session. To join: simply stop by the shelter during business hours, check in at the front desk, grab a name tag, and find a cozy spot with a furry friend. Most Book Buddies read for about 20-30 minutes, but are welcome to stay longer.

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund

Tune in to learn about animal welfare concerns related to roadside petting zoos, along with actions that can be taken to address issues.

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund

Tune in to learn about animal welfare issues in Indiana, such as: dog breeding, puppy mills, factory farming, roadside zoos, and traveling animal acts. We also cover advocacy organizations and ways to help improve Indiana for animal friends.

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund

Tune in to learn about concerns regarding “Banana Derby”, an event in which capuchin monkeys are dressed as jockeys and strapped to dogs for entertainment (commonly seen at county fairs).

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund

Featured Animal: Luna Bug

Tune in to learn about an adoptable cat named Luna Bug (currently residing at Bloomington Stitchery).

Featured Topic: Protecting pets during fireworks

Tune in to learn about how to help keep pets safe and comfortable during fireworks season.

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund

Featured Animals: Bodie and Brynn

Tune in to learn about dogs Bodie and Brynn (both available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter).

Featured Topic: Wildlife Care

Tune in to learn about how to help support and protect local wildlife.

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund

Featured Animals: Dolly Pawton and Ace

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about a cat named Dolly Pawton and a dog named Ace, both available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter.

Featured Topic: Summer Safety for Pets

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about how to help keep pets safe during hot summer days.

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund

Featured Topic: Working Cats

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about the Working Cats program at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. We cover what a working cat is, the animal shelter’s screening considerations for placements, and how the program gives feral and semi-feral cats opportunities to thrive.

As of June 3, 2025, working cats available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter include Tasha, Fuchsia, and Strega Nona.

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund

We visited The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary, located near the border of Brown and Monroe counties, to learn more about their animals and mission. Here is the third part of our interview with Alex Valdez, the executive director of The Goat Conspiracy.

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund