Pet of the Week

A big thank you to our friends at Curtis Road Animal Hospital (CRAH) for helping us spotlight adoptable pets each week./A big thank you to our friends at Curtis Road Animal Hospital (CRAH) for helping us spotlight adoptable pets each week.

PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Chupacabra and Jersey Devil, the loudest purr-machines we’ve met!

Posted on February 20, 2026 by dwooten

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — CATsNAP’s Alison Dupre brought cat-brothers to the studio this week and they were SO SOFT and purred like motors!

Duane Shannon spent time talking about events coming up at CATsNAP, with a reminder that with upcoming warmer weather, there will be an overabundance of kittens arriving in the community.

Visit with Chupacabra and Jersey Devil in the WIXY studio: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CQsZeMSTb/

A big thank you to our friends at Curtis Road Animal Hospital (CRAH) for helping us spotlight adoptable pets each week. CRAH is one of the few local veterinary clinics open most Sundays and provides comprehensive care for pets throughout the area.

To schedule an appointment with Curtis Road Animal Hospital, call 217-359-7400 or visit https://curtisroadanimalhospital.com.

Previous Pets...

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

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!

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