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Endangered specie is closely related to humans!
My former newspaper friend, Jill, and I have been playing the six-letter version of the popular word game Wordle. We share screen shots...


Want an exotic pet? Here's what's legal in Indiana - including capybaras
A serval is a wild cat native to Africa. Photo by gvgoebel OK, so maybe a kitty or dog or fish isn't the pet for you. Perhaps something...


Would your pup make a good therapy dog?
By Whitney Riggs For Paws and Think What type of dog makes an ideal therapy dog? A therapy dog should be friendly, patient, confident,...


Woman camps out all night to adopt 'dream dog'
Would you camp out all night in front of a shelter to adopt a dog? A lady in Bakersfield. Calif., did. She wanted to be first in line to...


The aye-aye is a strange little fella
There are a lot of strange animals in the world, most of which you've never heard of, on land and under the sea. One such critter is the...


Woman finds her lost kitty on Facebook!
We all love lost pet stories with happy endings. Here's a good one that shows how social media can help reunite people with their pets!...


Grateful Rescue: Saving the backyard breeder dogs
Grateful Rescue & Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization located in Muncie, Indiana, and is a network partner of Best Friends Animal...


Dog who swam across Ohio River adopted by Indiana trainer
Today's feel-good story: A runaway dog that swam across the Ohio River in 2020 has been adopted in Indiana by her trainer. Here's the...


You, too, can own Pet Pals TV swag!
If you're reading this blog, you must be a fan of Pet Pals TV! And what could be better than showing your love of the show by getting...


Border Collie rescue: Kenny's story
My name is Kenny Shuck. I retired as a homicide detective when I was 43 and went to work for a great friend of mine who is a veterinarian....


Pick up after your pup! Doo-doo do's and don'ts
Dog owners know that they should pick up after their pup, but they don't always do that. Here are some Doo's and Don'ts to remind dog...


Got dog urine spots on your lawn? Here's how to get rid of them!
You love your dog, but you don’t like those brown spots in your yard caused by your pooch’s urine. So, what can you do? Before we get to...


Here's advice on keeping your pet's teeth healthy
National Pet Dental Health Month every February was created by the American Veterinary Medical Association to highlight how important...


Easy dog treat recipe (Stewie tested and recommended!)
Pet Pals TV's Shannon Cagle knows how to make her dog, Winston, happy. She whips up these delicious peanut butter and pumpkin treats for...


My free five-thousand-dollar cat! 🙀
UPDATE: I lost my sweet Burt in March 2021. He ended up being my $12,000 cat! Worth every penny. This is the story of one sweet but sick...


IACS named pilot shelter for national initiative
Good news from Indianapolis Animal Care Services! In this announcement from IACS, the shelter says it has been chosen as a pilot shelter...


Indy Zoo reopens June 19 with new protocols
The Indianapolis Zoo has announced June 19 as its reopening date! Due to the corona virus, entry to the Zoo has changed. All guests and...


Out of the ashes comes . . . baby koala Ash!
The brush fires of 2019 and 2020 in Australia were some of the worst on record and devastated land and wildlife throughout the continent....

Nonessential pet care opens up
From Mike Thomas, owner of Noah's Animal Hospitals: Let me start this update by hoping that each and every one of you and your families...


Florida greyhounds need transition help
Former racing greyhounds are coming to the Midwest in larger numbers, and a lot sooner than planned. Many of the dog race tracks are...
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