Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Friday, May 29, 202605/29/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sophie, who immediately begged for Duane to scratch her belly

Sophie immediately warmed up, purred, wanted pets, and explored Duane’s studio without fear.

Thursday, May 21, 202605/21/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: “Little One” melted as soon as Duane started petting her

Little One is three years old, potty trained, affectionate – and ready for her forever home! 

Thursday, May 14, 202605/14/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: Amy and Beth, sisters, are a sweet, curious bonded pair

CHAMPAIGN, IL — We love visits from Donna from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, who brought bonded sisters to the studio today! Amy…

Friday, May 8, 202605/08/2026

PET(S) OF THE WEEK: Meet the purring duo taking over the WIXY 100.3 studios

Howie Mandell and Freddy, two playful kittens from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, are ready for their forever homes.

Thursday, April 30, 202604/30/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: We welcomed Cassie to the studio – she needs her own human!

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Donna, from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, brought Cassie to the WIXY studios this morning – and…

Friday, April 24, 202604/24/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: We finally got sweet Apollo on the property…and he loved his gifts and treats

Apollo has been living in a home with a two-year-old foster brother, and does well with kids.

Thursday, April 16, 202604/16/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Iker, who spent half the interview on Duane’s back

He is very cuddly, and as soon as we started talking to Alison, Iker just hopped on Duane’s back.

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: We welcomed Aurora (or is it Daisy?) at the last minute – and it was worth it

She is a two-year-old doodle mix, and she is the softest animal we’ve had here yet. 

Thursday, April 2, 202604/02/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: CATsNAP’s Alison brought Happy, who lived up to her name

CHAMPAIGN, IL — This morning, Alison Dupre from CATsNAP, brought two souls to the studio – one for adoption, the other…Alison’s…

Thursday, March 26, 202603/26/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Skylar, the softest, sweetest girl

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Donna, from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, brought Skylar to us this morning – and she didn’t…

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