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St. Bernard named Zen brings smiles to patients at Eskenazi Health
Eskenazi Health’s pet therapy manager and a therapy dog named Zen joined Patty Spitler on WISH-TV News 8. The topic? how therapy dogs ...


Free parvo vaccinations offered at Vet Tech Institute of Indiana
Free Parvo vaccinations will be offered at the Vet Tech Institute of Indiana on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help prevent the spread...


Hibernating turtles awaken after winter slumber
Turtles are emerging from their winter hibernation . As temperatures rise towards 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the turtle's metabolism begins...


Flemish giant named Roger Rabbit
His name is Roger Rabbit and he's part of a barnyard experience that includes other animals like camels and baby sheep, offering children...


Getting an Easter bunny? Pet rabbits are a longterm commitment
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by the Indiana House Rabbit Society , who is urging families to consider the...


Adopt a Great Dane! Rescue celebrates the spotlight
Forever Friends Great Dane Rescue joined Patty Spitler on WISH-TV's Weekend Daybreak. Their goal is to help neglected, abandoned and...


Movie review: 'The Friend' is great film with a Great Dane!
A Great Dane named Apollo steals the show in the movie , 'The Friend’, It stars Naomi Watts and Bill Murray and brings a heartwarming...


Wiggles the puppy will be a service dog someday, thanks to Canine Companions
Patty Spitler and Brandt Carter brought along Wiggles, a 12-week-old puppy in training, to the WISH-TV studios to educate viewers about...


So many kittens - how we can help stray and neigbhorhood cats
Spring has arrived, and with it comes kitten season, a time when many kittens are born and need care. Dawn Benefiel, executive director...


Therapy dogs help athletes unwind
Ashleigh Coster from Paws & Think , along with Melanie Claymon and her therapy dog, Oakley , stopped by News 8’s midday newscast to talk...


Recognizing K9s who keep us safe
Patty Spitler spent time to remember canines who served in the line of duty, during her segment on WISH-TV Daybreak. After retiring from...


Patty warns balloon releases are bad for animals and pets!
Wildlife, including marine animals, can mistake these fallen balloons for food, leading to choking hazards. Gabe Filippelli, Director of...


Allie the alligator had a little 'accident' on TV.
What do you know about alligators? Meerkat Mel from Silly Safaris joins Patty with an up-close – and we do mean up-close – look at a...


Get to know the Irish Setter breed
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler returns from knee replacement surgery! She joined three beautiful Irish setters, who are...


What is a 'Pet Refuge' and how does it help homeless pets?
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” Pet Pals reporter Renee Jameson fills in for Patty to share how pets get a second chance through rescues....


Wounded Warrior Dogs honors K9s injured in service
He's an Ohio artist who is on a mission of healing for veterans and their K9 partners. Steve Sweitzer profiled his 2016 exhibit, Wounded...


Love of Labs gives Labrador Retrievers a second chance in Indiana
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by Megan Montague, president of Love of Labs. Love of Labs is a local...


Grateful Rescue founder Pamela Terhune shares heartbreaking news about Saul the senior dog
Grateful Rescue founder Pamela Terhune joined WISH-TV's Patty Spitler on the Midday News to share word that Saul the senior dog has...


Bella the Goldendoodle is a service dog helping veterans
Patty Spitler and “Pet Pals” photographer Steve Sweitzer show us how service dogs are helping veterans in Indiana. Bella the Goldendoodle...


Update on Saul, the good little dog at Grateful Rescue
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Saul has passed away. Saul was a very special senior dog rescued by Grateful Rescue...
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