Lil Bub’s Lil Show – WFHB
by Lil Bub’s Lil Show – WFHB
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.
Episodes
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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 how to read and respect cat body...
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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 and shown plenty of love. His…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 105: Levon + Cat Body Language
Featured Animal: Levon 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 care in January, Levon has...
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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 a stray, but he’s ready to leave those …
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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 meet, but give him a minute or two …
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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 Bridavsky Theme music: “A...
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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 Bridavsky Theme music: “A Friend”…
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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 Bridavsky Theme music: “A Friend” by...
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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 several shy cats...
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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 support provided by...
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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. — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil...
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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 by Christine...
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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. — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a...
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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. — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production…
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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 episode to learn about how…
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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 semi-feral cats...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 91: Interview with Alex Valdez of The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary (Part Three)
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. — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB…
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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...
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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...
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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! Featured Topic: Positive Reinforcement Training Tune in to the episode to learn about why positive…
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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-production of WFHB...
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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 Conspiracy is…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 85: Ace + The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary
Featured Animal: Ace Tune in to the episode to learn about Ace, a 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...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 84: Daisy and Darla + Puppy Mills
Featured Animal: Daisy and Darla Tune in to the episode to learn about Daisy and Darla, a pair of bonded Beagle dogs currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! Featured Topic: Puppy Mills Tune in to the episode to learn about puppy mills, the problems...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 83: Tiffany + MCHA Crisis Housing Program
Featured Animal: Tiffany Tiffany is a cat with gray patterned fur, and she’s about one year old. She came to the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter in pretty terrible condition. She had a serious uterine infection called pyometra and an eye in desperate need of removal. One emergency surgery…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 82: Castle + Events for Local Animal Shelters
Featured Animal: Castle Castle is a cat with short brown fur, just about 3.5 years in age. She is terrific, FIV-positive gal who is currently in a foster home. Her foster momma has the following to say about her: “Castle starts off pretty shy, but curiosity gets the better of her and she can’t…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 81: Ashley and Beau + Special Needs Pets
Featured Animals: Ashley and Beau Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about Ashley and Beau, two dogs available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! Featured Topic: Special Needs Pets Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about special needs pets and the vision for...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 80: Stella + Animal Shelter Wishlist
Featured Animal: Stella Stella is a beautiful Boxer mix, about 6 years old, and she is ready to be your Valentine! Stella seemingly gets overlooked time and time again, as she has been waiting for about 10 months for her forever home. She has many wonderful qualities. She loves to explore, go on...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 79: Cleo + Benefits of Companion Animals
Featured Animal: Cleo Cleo is an American Foxhound mix, about a year-and-a-half old. She is a sweet and fun dog who occasionally has trouble showing her social side when meeting new people. She loves to play in the yard, but may seem more shy and nervous meeting folks. She prefers to spend time...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 78: Skitter Skat and Dobby + Winter Tips
Featured Animals: Skitter Skat and Dobby Skitter Skat and Dobby are a young, bonded pair of cats that have been in foster care. Now, they are ready to find their forever home! Skitter Skat will want to be around you and follow you, but will not want to be touched or picked up. Dobby loves …
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 77: Garbanzo + Protecting Pets from Cold Winter Weather
Featured Animal: Garbanzo Garbanzo is a 2-year-old cat, currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! According to shelter staff, Garbanzo is “an excellent orange guy whose main interests in life are eating and maintaining his glorious smooth coat. If given the...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 76: Ava Doja + Why Pets Make Life Better
Featured Animal: Ava Doja Ava Doja is a 10-year-old Bully Breed Mix and a sweet senior lady who is ready to find her forever home! Her previous owners reported that she did well living with cats and children, and she is super house-trained. She makes friends fast, and will wiggle her whole body...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 75: Ol’ Goodboi + Heartworm Disease
Featured Animal: Ol’ Goodboi Ol’ Goodboi is a friendly “goober” who loves running around and getting pets. He was very forward and friendly meeting another dog and would likely prefer a friend ready for rough and tumble play. From his time adventuring outside, Goodboi is heartworm positive, but…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 74: Darla and Daisy + Supporting Municipal Animal Shelters
Featured Animals: Darla and Daisy Daisy and Darla are 7-year-old Beagles who came to the shelter as best friends. The two are “joined at the hip” and would love to be adopted together. They are fun, friendly, house-trained, and good with other dogs! Darla was recently diagnosed with a bulging…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 73: Ava Doja and Kyle + Basics for a New Dog
Featured Animals: Ava Doja and Kyle Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about Ava Doja and Kyle, two dogs currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! Featured Topic: Basics for a New Dog Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about supplies, planning, and...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 72: Beastman + Ringworm in Cats
Featured Animal: Beastman Beastman is a kitten with orange and white fur, currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! He is over halfway done with a five-week ringworm treatment protocol. The risks of transmitting ringworm at this stage are relatively low to...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 71: Chrissy, Princess Honey, and Frank
On this week’s episode of Lil BUB’s Lil Show, we’re featuring three animals that are currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter: Chrissy, Princess Honey, and Frank! Chrissy is a domestic shorthair kitten, about 5 months old, with a beautiful combination of…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 70: Harper + Misconceptions about pet stores and breeders
Featured Animal: Harper Harper is a Bully Breed Mix dog, a little over 9 years old. He is a distinguished old man with a heart of gold. He loves every single one of his human friends, thinks stuffed toys are delightful, and will likely be one of the easiest dogs you ever love. Sure, Harper …
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 69: Athena and Venus + WFHB Fall Fund Drive 2024
Featured Animals: Athena and Venus Athena and Venus are playful, loving kittens! They both have cerebellar hypoplasia, which can make them shaky and wobbly, but they are not in pain and can live a great life with a few minor accommodations in their forever home. For more info about Venus and...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 68: Constance, Frankie, and Mya
On this week’s episode of Lil BUB’s Lil Show, we’re featuring three animals that are currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter: Constance, Frankie, and Mya! Constance is a Husky between 6-7 years old. This sweet and silly girl would love to be adopted into a...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 67: Bella and Harper + Puppy Mills
Featured Animals: Bella and Harper This week, we’re featuring two Bully Breed Mix senior dogs currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter: Bella and Harper. Bella has one eye and a sweet, gentle, mature personality! She likes to lounge in the sun and walk…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 66: Athena and Venus + Municipal Animal Shelters
Featured Animals: Athena and Venus Athena and Venus are playful, loving kittens! They both have cerebellar hypoplasia, which can make them shaky and wobbly, but they are not in pain and can live a great life with a few minor accommodations in their forever home. For more info about Venus and...
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 65: Elf + Socializing young kittens
Featured animal: Elf Elf is a domestic short hair calico kitten, about 14 weeks old. Everyone’s first reaction when they meet Elf is to pity her semi-functional leg situation, but she takes offense to that! Although she uses her fourth leg differently than the rest of her legs, it doesn’t slow…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 64: Lemmy + Encouragement for Pet Guardians
Featured Animal: Lemmy Lemmy is a 7-month-old Bully Breed Mix puppy, with beautiful brindle coloring and soft fur. He has a very joyful personality and loves life, every person, and every dog. Although Lemmy is still a puppy and has some puppy goofiness, he also has an “old man” side. He is…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 63: Athena and Venus + Fostering Animals
Featured Animals: Athena and Venus Athena and Venus are adorable kittens that have cerebellar hypoplasia: a condition that affects their coordination, but doesn’t stop them from being playful and loving. They’re now ready to be fostered-to-adopt. Despite their wobbles, Athena and Venus are full…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 62: Ziona + Pet safety with car travel
Featured animal: Ziona Ziona is a dignified older lady who knows about the finer things in life, like cozy beds and sampling all the snacks. She is an American Staffordshire Terrier Mix, a little over 7 years old. Ziona is starting to show off her spunky side, with zips and zooms in the yard and …
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 61: Tally and Musa + Lil BUB’s Big Fund
Featured Animals: Tally and Musa Tally and Musa are a pair of sweethearts that met each other while in a foster home. Tally, whose tail had been recently amputated, was recovering in a calm and quiet home when the very scared and timid Musa came to join him. The two were an instant match and …
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 60: Maze + Litter Boxes
Featured Animal: Maze Maze is a sweet little kitten who is front and center in the cat kennels of the Bloomington Animal Shelter, with black fur and a little white patch on her chest. Maze will proudly show off her big meow when she hears visitors coming to make sure everyone pays attention to…
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 59: Lulu + Ear Infections
Featured Animal: Lulu Lulu is an amazing Domestic Short Hair cat, just over 10 years old, who has been spending some time in foster care. Her foster momma has the following to say about her: “This sweet girl just began her weight loss journey and she needs your help! Lulu is a very sweet and …
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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 58: Brynn + Neonatal Kittens
Featured Animal: Brynn “Brynn is one of the best gals you could ever know. She is loving life in her foster home with her foster dog brother. Brynn is house trained, has the winningest personality, loves to be silly, and thinks most other dogs are super cool. Her foster parents had the following…
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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.
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