In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, search-and-rescue teams faced devastation on a scale few had ever experienced. Working beside the first responders were specially trained disaster dogs whose courage, focus and determination made them an essential part of the rescue and recovery efforts. Kaiser was a search-and-rescue dog from Indiana Task Force One who deployed to the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks. Pet Pals TV looks back at the remarkable se

What does that procedure for your pet cost and why is the other place cheaper or more expensive?

Puppies and kids need to be trained how to interact with each other. Who better to do that than The American Dog Whisperer, Nathan Lowe? When a three-month-old Great Dane puppy started knocking over toddlers and annoying a blind senior dachshund, an Indiana family turned to Nathan for help. AmericanDogWhisperer.com

Camp Bow Wow Lawrence owners Mike and Kathy Underwood talk to Patty about their dogs competing in rally and agility competitions, which provide mental and physical exercise for both dogs and their owners. The doggy daycare’s upcoming activities will include an Australia theme as part of their Around the World in 2026 program, and other activities.

Nylabone's line features premium dog chew products designed to promote healthy chewing habits, including chew toys, chew treats, and edible dental chews.

David Novak, the Gadget Guy, shows Patty a camera that tracks your pets’ inside activities, a travel tether you can use in temporary restraint situations, and an automatic dog brush that tackles those pesky mats. Patty’s dog Harry loved being part of the demonstration! GadgetGram.com

Helping each other! Prisoners at the Pendleton Correctional Facility work with cats who have been abused and neglected, and essentially not adoptable. The inmates offer the cats love and attention so they can find homes, and in the process the inmates learn about a good work ethic, responsibility and how to feel empathy, according to the facilitators. This is important in terms of how they behave within the prison and when they get out. Renee Jameson has this important story.

Grateful Rescue, a pet shelter in Muncie, Indiana, had to cancel its largest fundraising event after historic floods left Morrow’s Meadow, the park that hosts the event, under water. Grateful Rescue founder Pamela Terhune cited a surge in mosquitoes as a primary health concern for the animals.

Snakes alive! Amazon John from Silly Safaris shows off William Snakespeare, a Burmese python, and an African egg-eating snake. Snakes play a key role in controlling rodent populations and pests. Did Patty kiss a snake? Tune in and see! Camp Bow Wow Lawrence owners Mike and Kathy Underwood talk to Patty about their dogs competing in rally and agility competitions, which provide mental and physical exercise for both dogs and their owners. The doggy daycare’s upcoming acti

So what do you do with a dog who still has a full tank of energy and nowhere safe to exert it?

Pet Friendly Services of Indiana, a 21-year-old financial assistance organization, provides critical spay and neuter services to thousands of animals.

As students return to Jackson Creek Middle School in Bloomington this fall, one member of the school community is just as excited for the new school year: Brady, the school’s black Labrador facility dog. “Summers are hard for Brady,” school counselor Crystal Bratton shared with a smile. “He loves being at school. Being around the students is what makes him happiest.” Crystal is beginning her fourth year as a counselor at Jackson Creek Middle School. After the COVID-19 p

Zay is a handsome boxer mix who is 5 years old and weighs 44 pounds. He is a handsome pup who is friendly and social meeting new people -- full of wiggles and tail wags. He knows how to sit and take his treats nicely and loves toys. Zay can get a little rowdy when playing, but enjoys a good game of fetch and will bring the toy back for another toss.

Barney Wood is off to Crate Escapes Dog Park & Bar in Westfield, where he talks to Megan Schaffer about how they help local nonprofits and animal rescues by hosting community fundraising events at their facility. They also have daily events including breed meet-ups, live music, adoptions, and more.

Tom Dock, of Noah's Animal Hospitals and Pet Pals TV, celebrates the life of NikeVictoria, his English Mastiff, who recently passed. How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? Tom talks to Patty about this sensitive topic.

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce that Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary in Muncie has to cancel this year’s Grate Tail Wagging Fest scheduled for Sept. 13. Last month, our community experienced a devastating and historic flood. Morrow’s Meadow, the beloved home of our festival, was completely submerged.

The GoTether is a portable dog tethering system that clamps securely onto fixed objects like railings, tables, benches, or posts.

After nearly a decade of service, Millie, the beloved facility dog at Ascension St. Vincent Pediatric Therapy Center and Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, is beginning a well-earned retirement. Patty talks to Millie’s handler, Ginnie Pellissier, and Samantha Thompson of the Indiana Canine Assistant Network, about this special pup.

They’re big and have a voracious appetite! Silly Safaris introduces cane toads, native to the Amazon rainforest and an invasive species in many parts of the world. Will Patty kiss one and find her Prince Charming?

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist. Her death Tuesday in Nashville was confirmed by her family and publicist. Pet Pals TV's Patty Spitler interviewed Dolly in 2016 about her career and love of pets. Watch below: