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Rare aardwolf pups added to Nashville Zoo nursery
Aardwolves are nocturnal animals native to southern and eastern Africa. Photo: Nashville Zoo A species you’ve probably never heard of is...


New Couch, Meet Cat: How to keep the peace (and the upholstery)
Here’s my go-to method for introducing new furniture tp cats without turning it into shredded modern art.


A pink armadillo? Yep!
This creature looks like a mix between a plush toy and a mini bulldozer! The Pink Fairy Armadillo is the smallest species of armadillo, found only in the dry grasslands of central Argentina.


New group formed as a resource for neighborhood cats
Photo: Indy Neighborhood Cats Lenny's Lend a Paw is a new Facebook group I created to connect cat volunteers with cat rescues. If anyone...


ARPO'S Whiskey and Whiskers coming up Sept. 21
KJ McGlinn and Dixie the Praying Dog are special guests. ARPO, The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership, invites you to our Second...


From owls to otters, Jeff Ward's camera captures a variety of wildlife
Photographer Jeff Ward poses with a Eurasian Eagle Owl in Columbus, Ohio, at a raptor falconry demonstration. Jeff Ward has no formal...


Judge speaks out about leaving pets in hot cars
You see a pet in distress, trapped in a hot car … what should you do and what are the repercussions? Superior Court Judge Gary Miller...


The echidna isn't extinct after all!
The echidna, a spiny anteater, was rediscovered by Oxford University in Indonesia. Part porcupine, part anteater, part mystery — meet the...


Are mixed-breed dogs healthier?
At Medical Mutts Service Dogs, we work with a special group of dogs—rescues. Many of the service dogs we train come from shelters or are...


Cat who survived 380-foot fall adopted by rescuer!
Chelsea Tugaw is the helicopter pilot who saved and adopted "Mira." (Photo: Best Friends Animal Society) An elderly tabby cat who...


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


Paws up: Cat care defies industry trends
Cat lovers, I am SO proud of you! According to the just-released 2025 CATalyst Feline Market Insights Report , our fabulous feline...


How my kitty survived anorexia: A pawsitive journey
This is not my idea of fun, Mom. Have you ever heard of an anorexic pet? I sure hadn’t. But I found out all about it when my kitty was...


Service dog film a hit on YouTube; book coming in the fall
Canine Companions is celebrating its 50 year Children's book about Andy will be released in October. An award-winning short film directed...


Christie Brinkley talks about the magic of pets
As the Kitty Correspondent, you know I’m always on the lookout for a fellow animal lover. So, when I sat down with Christie Brinkley—yes,...


ICAN service dog is 'Nana' to veteran with PTSD
David Padrick and Rebecca Bolon talk with Jeff Kviz about Nana’s impact on his more independent life. Not long ago, Jeff Kviz, a...


Why small changes feel HUGE to your cat (and what you can do about it)
If your home has suddenly gone from peaceful purring to feline confusion, take heart—you’re not alone. Kitty Q&A time! A fellow cat mom...


My story: How a one-eyed, three-legged cat inspired me
Clio was a unique kitty who greatly impacted her owner's life. Cats have always been an important part of my life, and each has enriched...


PurrCon, a unique celebration for cat lovers, is coming to Indy
Prepare for a Cat-tastic Time as PurrCon debuts at PopCon in Indianapolis June 27-29! As your Kitty Correspondent, I am delighted to host...


We are Diamond and Smoky! Adopt us together!
Diamond is a shy, gentle bunny. One-year-old Diamond is a gentle and reserved Lionhead bunny who prefers a quiet and peaceful...
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