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Pet owners consider pet insurance to keep furry friends safe
Patty Spitler was joined by Carrie Graham, a senior agent at Comparion Insurance Agency. From bags of food to veterinary appointments, the cost of keeping your pet healthy and happy is skyrocketing. Many pet owners are now considering pet insurance to keep their furry friends safe. Graham has 16 years of experience in the business and is an expert on how to find the best insurance plan for your family pet. Call Carrie Graham or scan the QR code to learn more!


Handling grief when losing your beloved furry friend
Orion was a mascot and a frequent visitor at events and on Pet Pals TV.


A smart coat for your dog!
David Novak, The Gadget Guy, has some stocking stuffers for your pet. What’s that coat Harry is wearing? Tune in and find out! Visit the Gadget Guy Page


Buy the book: "The Dog Who Saved My Life"
Pet Pals TV host Patty Spitler’s book, “The Dog Who Saved My Life,” follows her childhood in Dayton, Ohio, to her career in radio and TV. Read how her dog, Louie, brought her out of retirement and back onto the small screen.


Feeding birds in winter months
Bird feeding is a simple hobby that can attract various species to your yard during the cold season. Barney Wood takes viewers to Wild Birds Unlimited in Bloomington, Indiana, to find out how to keep birds happy and healthy during the winter months.


Meet the man behind 'The Canine Chronicle'
Ric Routledge was a legendary Indiana journalist and media personality who founded The Canine Chronicle, a pivotal publication in the purebred dog show world, becoming a celebrity in the 1970s and ‘80s. His "rags-to-riches-and-back-again" is the subject of the 2025 documentary, "Sincerely, Ric."


Reindeer 411: How much do you know about Santa's helpers?
Silly Safaris gives us a lesson about Rudolph and his helpers with Patty Spitler.


Eskenazi Hospital’s therapy dogs bring comfort during the holidays
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


STREAMING: Feeding the birds, a dog show journalist, Patty’s book and new stuff from The Gadget Guy!
Bird feeding is a simple hobby that can attract various species to your yard during the cold season. Barney Wood takes viewers to Wild Birds Unlimited in Bloomington, Indiana, to find out how to keep birds happy and healthy during the winter months. Need an idea for a holiday gift? Pet Pals TV host Patty Spitler’s book, “The Dog Who Saved My Life,” follows her childhood in Dayton, Ohio, to her career in radio and TV. Read how her dog, Louie, brought her out of retirement and


What holiday foods are safe for pets?
Patty Spitler and Tom Dock from Noah's Animal Hospitals discuss which foods you can and can't share with your furry friends.


Whiskey & Whiskers supports ARPO
The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership hosted its Second Annual Whiskey & Whiskers fundraiser at West Fork Whiskey Co., featuring over 100 whiskeys and supporting veterinary care for rescued cats and dogs. KJ , our Kitty Correspondent, hosted the event with Patty and they talk about ARPO’s mission. https://arporescue.org/


Routine bloodwork can detect problems before it's too late
Tom Dock, from Noah’s Animal Hospitals, offers tips on how to keep your furry friends in top shape, starting with routine bloodwork


Check out that wingspan!
Meet a 21-year-old Eurasian Eagle-Owl that is not only large and beautiful, he also is very powerful when he’s out hunting.


ICAN service dog helps veteran
He found hope and comfort with Lunar, a service dog from Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN).


Pig named Doc Holliday calls Oinking Acres Farms home
Doc Holliday is now living the good life at Oinking Acres, where 150 pigs and many other farm animals reside!


Service dog helps veteran, a piggy paradise, impressive owl and keeping your pets healthy
After 89-year-old Rex Gordon served our country in Vietnam, he came home with some mobility issues and also his outlook on life. He found hope and comfort with Lunar, a service dog from Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) . This veteran and his four-legged pal are happy to share their story with Patty ! Remember the recently abandoned pig in an Indianapolis park? Doc Holliday is now living the good life at Oinking Acres , where 150 pigs and many other farm animals reside


Saving dogs from euthanization
Learn about the initiative that seeks to build facilities to accommodate these dogs.


Do rodents make good pets?
Pet Pals TV reporter Tom Dock, of Noah’s Animal Hospitals, has the scoop on these rodents


25 Cats from Qatar is heartwarming adoption mission
“25 Cats from Qatar” is a moving documentary that follows Katy McHugh, founder of Milwaukee’s Sip & Purr Cat Café, who learns about Qatar’s huge cat population.


Meet the bat-eared fox - it eats termites for lunch
Check out those ears! The bat-eared fox, known for its large ears and termite diet, is a native of Africa.
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