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Preventing Deadly K9 Parvo
Parvo virus is an often-deadly disease in dogs, but it easily can be prevented with the right vaccinations. Robin Herman joins Patty to...


Harry has a health issue
“I'm just wild about Harry!” Patty's little Maltese rescue certainly is a wonderful addition to her pet family, but boy does his breath...


How do I choose a good pet sitter?
Do you love to travel but you feel it's not fair to leave your pet behind? Steve Sweitzer has an older white German Shepherd named Ghost,...


Training puppies to be service dogs
Service dogs help people with challenges and disabilities. Canine Companions for Independence, a nationwide organization, appoints these...


Eskenazi Therapy Puppies
Who doesn’t love puppies! Meet two little canines who perhaps will be therapy dogs when they grow up. Shelly Fisher, pet therapy manager...


Artist Honoring K9s
In law enforcement there is a special bond between K9 handlers and their partners. These courageous dogs are not only good companions,...


Cat runs Muncie, Indiana hardware store
Most of the time, we find our own loving pets. But sometimes, if we're lucky, they find us. Five years ago a cat named Hi-Way roamed into...


Hoosier the therapy dog is retiring
“Pet Pals TV,” was joined by News 8’s Hanna Mordoh, her sister Aran Mordoh, educator at Indiana University Health, and her dog Hoosier....


Patty chats with Mark Wahlberg on his dog-devoted movie "Arthur the King"
Mark Wahlberg has a new movie out called “Arthur the King,” based on a true story about a street dog who became friends with a runner,...


The Four-Legged Ranch gives animals a second chance
Giving those pets a second chance when no one else will – that’s the mission of The Four-Legged Ranch. Patty Spitler was joined by Nancy...


Opossum tries to cozy up with family
What should you do when a wild animal decides he'd like to be a part of your family...in your house?! Reporter/videographer Reece...


Soothing sounds to calm your cat
'Sound advice' is what this man offers to calm your cat! KJ, our Kitty Correspondent, finds out more about cat bowls. And watch his cat...


"Kass" is Roncalli High School's facility dog
He loves to comfort and cuddle. Barney Wood introduces us to a facility dog at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis who takes his job...


Senior dogs are often left homeless
Older dogs, discarded for one reason or another, need love and care, too. Renee Jameson profiles Silver Snout for Senior Dogs. They...


Boomer's Bakery
It's called Boomer's Bakery and Wendy Smith is the owner. She “stirred” up her own recipe for dog treats, wanting to give abandoned and...


'Echo' the dog went from the shelter - to the police K9 ranks!
With special training, lots of love and patience, a former shelter dog becomes a highly effective Police Dog. Now this canine is saving...


How do I get my cats to welcome a new kitten?
Our Kitty Correspondent answers some of your feline questions like 'How do I get my current cats to like my new kitty?' KJ knows her...


Volunteers needed to raise puppies destined to be service dogs
This week Patty Spitler, host of “Pet Pals TV,” joined News 8, along with Samantha Thompson and Mary Haefliger with the Indiana Canine...


Anteater has quite a tongue!
Their nickname is “worm tongue” and that's because these mammals use their tongue to extract thousands and thousands of insects from the...
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