In the weeks following PurrCon's return inside PopCon at the Indiana Convention Center, nearly 5,000 pounds of cat litter donated by Dr. Elsey's is being distributed to approximately 20 foster homes across Central Indiana through the Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership (ARPO). The distribution addresses one of the more persistent supply challenges facing foster networks: consumable goods that disappear quickly and are rarely the focus of donation drives. "For fosters, litt

We’re thrilled to host the Indy Dog and Disc club dog every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. on our lakeside lawn — and you’re invited to join the fun! Bring your own chairs, your friends and family, and get ready to cheer on some talented pups as they compete in high‑flying frisbee games at American Village.

Based on a true story, “Toto Finds Home: A Rescue Dog’s Tale” by Julie Osborne follows one brave pup’s journey from mistreatment to a miracle. When Toto finally finds his way into the lap of his new owner, you’ll have to decide for yourself: Was their meeting a mere coincidence, or divine matchmaking?

“Pet Pals TV” host Patty Spitler joins News 8’s Gina Glaros and guests Joey Luthman and Dylan Snyder to talk about the return of PurrCon, which is part of PopCon, coming up May 8-10 at the Indiana Convention Center. Snyder and Luthman will premiere their documentar,y “Catman: Journey to Save Cat Kind” May 10 at PopCon in downtown Indianapolis, hoping to raise awareness and funds for feline health research.

The Indy Neighborhood Cats Annual Yard Sale is back — and we’re bringing it to a brand new location! It will be held April 25 and 26 at Nine13sports, 1271 W. 29th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208.

Returning to Indianapolis May 8–10, 2026, PurrCon — the cat culture hub within PopCon — will welcome the next chapter of Joey’s Journey to a Million, in collaboration with EveryCat Health Foundation and actor-filmmaker Joey Luthman, bringing together entertainment, feline health advocacy, and meaningful storytelling inside one of the country’s most vibrant fan conventions.

Christmas at the Zoo, presented by Indiana Members Credit Union, is a wild winter wonderland unto itself. It will open Nov. 22 and continue through Jan. 4, 2026.

Recently, over 1,000 warm winter cat shelters were built in preparation for pickup by thousands of caretakers throughout the city of Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

Indianapolis church helps dog and cat owners in need with a pet food pantry, open once a month.

Cat lovers, this one’s for you. 🐱 A moving new documentary is headed to Indianapolis, and it’s sure to tug at every rescuer’s heart. “25...

The tortoises will move to their permanent habitat when it's completed in the Fall. Giant, ancient, and full of charm, the world’s...

This popular holiday event features 85 elaborately decorated fir trees put together by individuals, families and companies from around Indi

Get Patty's autograph and read about her fascinating life! If you don't have Patty Spitler's autobiography yet, she will sign her book...