

ICAN service dogs provide support for Indiana veterans
As the nation honors veterans throughout November, the Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is highlighting the life-changing impact service dogs can have on people living with disabilities.
Pet Pals TV host Patty Spitler spoke with Emily Shryock, training manager at ICAN, to discuss the organization’s work supporting veterans through highly trained service dogs. Shryock was joined by Wick, a service dog currently completing his training.


Taffy's Touch gives senior dogs another chance at a forever home
November is National Senior Pet Month, and Pet Pals TV is celebrating with a cause close to many hearts.
Barbara Lively from Taffy’s Touch Senior Dog Rescue and retired WFMS morning show legend Jim Denny stopped by to introduce two very special dogs to Patty and make the case for giving older pups a second chance.


Adoption event at Elanco supports animal welfare
Pet Pals TV headed over to the Global Headquarters of animal pharmaceutical company Elanco for Howl & Wine, a Halloween-themed adoption event supporting Indianapolis Animal Care Services and the animal welfare community. Renee Jameson talks to Bobby Modi, Executive Vice President of U.S. Pet Health and Global Digital Transformation, and Kristin Hancock, executive director of Friends of Indy Animals, about their role in the event.


Two dumped dogs rescued thanks to Davey and Quincy Hamilton
Two dogs dumped near the property of race car driver Davey Hamilton and his wife, Quincy, are getting a second chance—with help from Grateful Rescue and a connection to the racing community. Learn more about Pit Stop: a project to save dogs at risk. GratefulRescue.org


A close encounter with Scottish cows
Terri Stacy has a close encounter with some distinctive Scottish Highland cows when she visits The Remark-Able Ranch in Greenfield, Indiana. The ranch, which also has other farm animals, presents programs for three organizations that support special needs individuals in Hancock and Henry counties.


'Big Brave Cat' book honors Grayson, a special boy
A cat who overcame a painful illness and became a television star is inspiring a new book about bravery, resilience and what people can learn from cats. It's called "Grayson The Big Brave Cat."


Ranch's Scottish Highland cows help support people with special needs
A 42-acre farm in Greenfield is giving visitors a chance to meet Scottish Highland cows while raising money for organizations that support people with special needs.


Pup named after Patty is training as a Canine Companions service dog!
A four-and-a-half-month-old puppy named Spitler is beginning his journey to become a service dog — and he carries a special honor. He’s named after Patty Spitler, host of Pet Pals TV, in recognition of her years of support for Canine Companions.
The puppy made his television debut during Thursday’s Pet Pals TV segment, where trainers Brandt Carter and Pam Dallas from Canine Companions introduced the future service dog and explained how people can get involved with the non




















































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