Lil BUB’s Lil Radio Show
Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a weekly feature, produced by partnership between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund. It highlights special needs adoptable animals and spread awareness of various human-animal rights topics in our region.
December 9, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 107: Dusty
Meet Dusty – a goofy, cuddly, and deeply loving orange cat. He’s 3 years old and a Domestic Short Hair. Dusty is a very healthy, playful, sweet boy who can get overwhelmed or anxious sometimes. He does best with structure, a calm environment, and someone who knows …
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December 2, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 106: Beau + Keeping Pets Warm and Safe
Featured Animal: Beau Beau is a sweet Labrador Retriever Hound with a goofy streak and a deep love for plushies. He’s 3 years old with a gorgeous red-brown coat and the softest ears in the world. We don’t quite know his backstory, but he’s clearly been trained …
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November 11, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 105: Levon + Cat Body Language
Featured Animal: Levon is a 6-year-old grey tabby cat currently available for adoption through the city of Bloomington Animal Shelter. He was brought in from the street and spent over 2 months curled up and hissing in the back of his cage. Since coming into foster …
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November 4, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 104: Babes
Babes is a cat with gray and white fur, and he’s a little over 3 years in age. He loves being petted and will reward you with many tiny meows and purrs as he sleeps alongside you. He has spent at least part of his life as …
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October 21, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 103: Erik
Are you and your dog looking for a new best friend? Then the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter may introduce you to Erik – a real dog’s dog and a good buddy to his humans, too. This 40-pound guy might have a mysterious charm when you first …
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September 25, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 102: Alternatives to declawing cats
Tune in to learn about concerns with declawing cats, as well as alternative solutions to this practice. — 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
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September 17, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 101: Keeping Pets With People
Tune in to learn about resources and solutions for keeping companion animals with their humans. — 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.
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August 19, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 100: Breed-specific pet rescues in Indiana
Tune in to the episode to learn about Indiana-based, breed-specific rescues for dogs and cats. — 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.
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August 5, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 99: Ma + Book Buddies
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 …
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July 29, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 98: Roadside Petting Zoos
Tune in to learn about animal welfare concerns related to roadside petting zoos, along with actions that can be taken to address issues. — 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
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July 22, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 97: Indiana Animal Welfare Issues
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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July 15, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 96: Concerns with “Banana Derby”
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). — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund Segment production.
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July 1, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 95: Luna Bug + Protecting pets during fireworks
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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July 1, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 94: Bodie and Brynn + Wildlife Care
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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June 10, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 93: Dolly Pawton and Ace + Summer Safety for Pets
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 …
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June 3, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 92: Working Cats at Bloomington Animal Shelter
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…
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May 27, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 91: Interview with Alex Valdez of The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary (Part 3)
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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May 20, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 90: Exotic Pets + Ace and Bev
Featured Animals: Ace and Bev Ace is a 4-year-old Bully Breed Mix dog currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. According to the shelter: “Ace is such a sweet fella, and once he warms up to you, he becomes the most fun-loving guy! He’s spent his time at the shelter recovering from some serious injuries, but …
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May 6, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 89: Bev + Water Safety for Pets
Featured Animal: Bev Bev is a laid-back, independent 6-year-old cat, with brown patterned fur, who’s perfectly content doing her own thing! Bev is not one for wild play sessions or constant attention. She prefers cozying up on her favorite blankets, where she spends most of her day lounging and relaxing. If you’re lucky, with time, she’ll cozy up to you …
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April 15, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 88: Apollo and Ace + Positive Reinforcement Training
Featured Animals: Apollo and Ace Tune in to the episode to learn about Apollo and Ace, two dogs that are currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter!
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April 10, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 87: Interview with Alex Valdez of The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary (Part Two)
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 second part of our interview with Alex Valdez, the executive director of The Goat Conspiracy. — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-…
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April 1, 2025
Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 86: Interview with Alex Valdez of The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary (Part One)
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 first part of our interview with Alex Valdez, the executive director of The Goat Conspiracy. On April 6th, 2025, The Goat …
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