Popular gifts, such as chocolate and flowers, can pose deadly risks to dogs and cats.

“Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler hosted Dixie, a therapy dog dedicated to helping disabled kids and veterans. Dixie’s primary mission is to assist disabled children and veterans. Her owner, Calvert, highlighted the impact she has at events, stating, “Her job is to make people smile.” Dixie’s works with Indy Honor Flight organization, which allows her to accompany WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans on flights to Washington, D.C., where they visit monuments honoring their servi

Patty Spitler and News 8 Anchor, Stacy Schooler, were joined by Brandi Craig, Caitlin Haynes, and their rescue dog, Otis, from Lucci’s House Bully Rescue. “He and his siblings came to the rescue,” said Haynes. “They ended up at Indianapolis Animal Care Services, sick with Parvo. Unfortunately, a few of them did not make it.” Lucci’s House Bully Rescue was founded in 2020 in Indianapolis. The organization aims to combat breed discrimination and promote responsible pet ownershi

Patty Spitler joined News 8 to share information about how Eskenazi Hospital’s therapy dog program is bringing comfort to patients and staff during the holiday season. Emily Smith, the animal assisted therapy manager at Eskenazi Hospital, oversees a team of around 20 therapy dogs that visit patients and staff to help alleviate stress, especially during the holidays. The presence of therapy dogs has been shown to brighten the faces of patients, with some even responding positi

Patty Spitler and Tom Dock from Noah's Animal Hospitals discuss which foods you can and can't share with your furry friends.

Kathy and Mike Underwood from Camp Bow Wow explain how dogs are introduced to each other.

Pamela Terhune, founder of Grateful Rescue in Muncie, is committed to saving pit bulls from euthanasia in Indianapolis through the...

Like any member of the family, pets have unexpected medical needs that can be costly and burdensome. With the Comparion Insurance...

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 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...

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

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

On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by the Indiana House Rabbit Society , who is urging families to consider the...

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

A Great Dane named Apollo steals the show in the movie , 'The Friend’, It stars Naomi Watts and Bill Murray and brings a heartwarming...

Patty Spitler and Brandt Carter brought along Wiggles, a 12-week-old puppy in training, to the WISH-TV studios to educate viewers about...

Spring has arrived, and with it comes kitten season, a time when many kittens are born and need care. Dawn Benefiel, executive director...

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

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

Wildlife, including marine animals, can mistake these fallen balloons for food, leading to choking hazards. Gabe Filippelli, Director of...