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Trunk or Treat includes candy, cool cars and coffee!
Join Grateful Rescue at the Graham Rahal Performance event in Zionsville! The annual Cars & Coffee - Trunk or Treat event is an afternoon of family fun on October 24 from 4pm to 6pm. *Creative costumes and decorated cars, supercars and motorcycles *Trick-or-treating candy stations *Drop by the Grateful Rescue booth and learn more about our mission Dress up and have some fun. Admission is free!


You Don't Have to Have Experience with Animals to Help Shelter Dogs
When people think about volunteering with dogs, they usually picture one thing: showing up at a shelter ready to walk dogs for a few hours. That's a great way to help and one I personally enjoy, but it's not the only way. Whether you've got a few minutes, a couple dollars, or a a few extra hours a week, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference for dogs at the shelter while they wait for their forever homes. If you have five minutes: like, comment, share This one


I'm Loki! Adopt me!
Loki is a 6-year-old domestic shorthair with a calm, easygoing personality and a heart full of love.
As a member of IndyVet's lifesaving feline blood donor program, Loki was a true hero. His blood donations were sent to veterinary hospitals across the country, helping save the lives of countless cats in need of emergency care. Now that his important work is complete, Loki has retired and is looking for someone to be his hero by giving him the loving forever home he has so


Kittens, connection and a little calm: PurrCon joins Wellbeing Fest November 8
Pet lovers know the feeling: you sit down with a cat, put your phone aside and suddenly have a reason to stay still for a minute. That everyday connection is what Pet Pals TV’s very own Kitty Correspondent, KJ McGlinn, is bringing to Holistic Hub Wellbeing Fest on Sunday, November 8, at Hub & Spoke in Fishers. For the first time, PurrCon’s Cozy Cat Corner will be part of the free festival, alongside local wellness professionals, interactive experiences, speakers and artisans.


Children's Christmas book features Ollie the therapy dog!
“Ollie’s Three Christmas Wishes” has just been published by Kids at Heart Publishing in Cambridge City, Indiana. Subtitled “One Wish, One Wag at a Time,” the book is designed for children but appeals to adults who have followed Ollie’s journey as a therapy animal for the last five years.


Buy Crew Carwash passes - help Grateful Rescue save pets!
Grateful Rescue has teamed up with Crew Carwash for a car cleaning fundraiser! Purchase e-wash passes online and redeem them at any Crew Carwash location. 50% of the proceeds go directly to Grateful Rescue. Every Crew Carwash pass you purchase helps a dog or cat in need. Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary takes in homeless animals, rehabilitates them and finds them loving, forever homes. Learn more at GratefulRescue.org


I'm Solar! Adopt me!
Meet beautiful Solar! This sweet but very timid 1-year-old girl was brought to Grateful Rescue as a stray. This pit bull mix is very cautious of new people but warms up quickly when she gets to know you.


Indy Neighborhood Cats announces winter shelter pickup
Indy Neighborhood Cats’ 2026 Winter Shelter Pickup season is officially scheduled!
We’ll have plenty of winter shelters and straw available this year, along with colony notices for shelters, extra insulation, and even some fun INC goodies to shop for the holidays.


'Wizard of Paws' fundraiser benefits IndyHumane
Follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City for an unforgettable evening at The Wizard of Pawz, the second annual PET Gala benefiting IndyHumane on Nov. 6.


I'm Juju! Adopt me!
Juju is a 14-year-old domestic shorthair mix who would love a new home to live out her senior years. She has been in foster care for 4 years!
Juju was surrendered to Misty Eyes Animal Center after her owner passed away, and the family could not care for her.


Tails and Trails Rescue sets fundraiser at German Park
Tails and Trails Rescue, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit dedicated to saving and rehoming dogs in need, announces its upcoming Annual Fundraiser, Country Tails and Crafty Ales Festival. This is an energetic, community-wide event designed to raise critical funds for the organization’s life-saving operations.
The event will be held on October 17, 2026, from 2pm to 7pm at German Park,


Book: I’m Not Single, I Have a Dog: Dating Tales From The Bark Side
Susan Hartzler’s candid and funny memoir about dating, heartbreak, independence, and the dogs who helped her realize that a fulfilling life doesn’t require a romantic partner. What if being single isn’t something to fix? That question lies at the heart of Susan Hartzler’s I’m Not Single, I Have a Dog: Dating Tales From The Bark Side, a candid and often funny memoir now available as an audiobook on Audible. Published by McFarland, the book follows Hartzler through decades of d


ICAN-trained facility dog goes back to school with the kids!
As students return to Jackson Creek Middle School in Bloomington this fall, one member of the school community is just as excited for the new school year: Brady, the school’s black Labrador facility dog.
“Summers are hard for Brady,” school counselor Crystal Bratton shared with a smile. “He loves being at school. Being around the students is what makes him happiest.”
Crystal is beginning her fourth year as a counselor at Jackson Creek Middle School. After the COVID-19 p


I'm Zay! Adopt me!
Zay is a handsome boxer mix who is 5 years old and weighs 44 pounds.
He is a handsome pup who is friendly and social meeting new people -- full of wiggles and tail wags. He knows how to sit and take his treats nicely and loves toys. Zay can get a little rowdy when playing, but enjoys a good game of fetch and will bring the toy back for another toss.


Grateful Rescue's annual festival canceled
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce that Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary in Muncie has to cancel this year’s Grate Tail Wagging Fest scheduled for Sept. 13.
Last month, our community experienced a devastating and historic flood. Morrow’s Meadow, the beloved home of our festival, was completely submerged.


We are Ariel and Belle! Adopt us together!
Ariel and Belle are a bonded pair. These cute bunnies are available through the Indiana House Rabbit Society in Indianapolis. It is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of domestic rabbits in the state of Indiana.


Best Friends Animal Society steps up to help wildfire pets
The devastating wildfires in Spokane, Washington, and other western states have affected wild animals and pets in those areas. Best Friends Animal Society has stepped in to help with aid, seeking donations from pet lovers everywhere.


World's oldest cat lived to be 38! Oldest living cat is 30! Check them out!
A Texas house cat did not merely reach old age. Creme Puff lived long enough to outlast generations of ordinary pets. Her record became almost difficult to comprehend.
Born on August 3, 1967, she lived with owner Jake Perry in Austin until August 6, 2005. That made her 38 years and 3 days old, the longest verified feline lifespan recognized by Guinness World Records.


Gloria, IndyZoo's iconic white rhino, dies
The Indianapolis Zoo has announced that it had to make a very tough decision recently. The zoo had to say goodbye to Gloria, a 47-year-old white rhinoceros who’s been a fixture in the Plains biome for the past 18 years. The zoo said Gloria’s health and mobility declined in recent weeks, and animal care staff noticed she had trouble moving within her habitat. She had not responded to medical treatment intended to make her more comfortable. Following consultations with the zoo’


I'm Elvira! Adopt me!
Elvira is a 6-year-old domestic shorthair who is up-to-date on vaccines and spayed.
She may be a little shy at first but give her some time and she'll show you her true personality. Once she feels safe and comfortable, she turns into the sweetest and most talkative girl ever.
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