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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...


Indianapolis Zoo Chimp Habitat
They are one of the great apes! Learn more about chimpanzees and how The Indianapolis Zoo has created the largest chimpanzee habitat in...


Prison cats program helps inmates and the animals
Helping each other! Prisoners at the Pendleton Correctional Facility work with cats who have been abused and neglected, and essentially...


Camping with your canine
Why kennel your dogs when you go camping? Take them with you! Barney Wood talks with Melody Lower from Alpha K9 University about some...


Border Collie: Know Your Breed!
Always good to Know Your Breed so that the inherent personality and traits of that dog fit into your lifestyle. This time Barney Wood...


Feline Leukemia
If you’ve adopted a cat from a rescue or shelter it was very likely tested for the Feline Leukemia Virus. What does that mean? KJ, our...


Pickles the Pit Bull adopted!
Pickles is sweet! No double about it. This stray pit bull now has a wonderful, loving new home with Keith Gray who is an Electronic...


Harry the jumper!
No doubt he's a cutie and certainly settling in to his new home nicely, but Harry the Grateful Rescue has one really annoying habit. He's...


Yorkies - Know Your Breed
Indeed, they look so sweet and adorable but little Yorkies can be a handful, in more ways than one. Take a look at Know Your Breed to see...


Is a Yorkie for you?
You want one? They're so cute and tiny...and can also be little terrors! We'll talk to an expert about the pros and cons of owning a...
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