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Cars, coffee and candy featured at Grateful Rescue's fundraiser for pit bulls
A nine-year mission to save pit bulls is coming to Zionsville this weekend, where adoptable dogs will be featured alongside a collection of classic cars, supercars and motorcycles.
Grateful Rescue, a Muncie-based organization, will participate in the annual Cars & Coffee – Trunk or Treat event from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Graham Rahal Performance in Zionsville.


Mac the therapy dog retires from Ronald McDonald House
Mac, Chief Cheer Officer House and Therapy Dog at the Ronald McDonald House Central Indiana, has been sent off to play. Mac was donated to the House in 2016 by Ultimate Canine. Since first padding through the House in Indianapolis, he’s spread nothing but goodwill to House residents, staff and visitors. He’s also helped raise thousands of dollars for House operations over the years as lunch and visits with him were popular auction items at House fundraisers. This labradoodle


Rescue founder shares update on cancer journey
Pamela Terhune, founder of Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary in Muncie, Indiana, gives Patty an update on her recent health issues and how they’ve affected her life and her pets. A brave and dedicated lady!


Get your cat a condo - and other gadgets!
The Gadget Guy is back! David Novak tells Patty about some new products to enhance the lives of pets and their people. (Hey, what’s Harry doing on top of the cat condo?!)


Signs that your cat is feeling good
How do you know if your cat is truly feeling good? Cats can be experts at hiding discomfort, but a new tool could help us better understand their well-being. KJ, our Kitty Correspondent, talks with Dr. Tammie King of the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, to learn more.


Video Vault: Horses love a good massage, too
Horses get achy muscles just like we do. Pet Pals TV reporter Joy Hernández profiles a gal who gives horses a much appreciated massage. Watch this story from our 2016 archives.


The Four Legged Ranch spreads pit bull awareness
It's Pit Bull Awareness Month and two guests from The Four Legged Ranch, Kristin Allison and founder Nancy Hoffman, talk about some issues and misconceptions about the breed. Plus, meet two young pitties up for adoption! https://www.fourleggedranch.com/


Trunk or Treat includes candy, cool cars and coffee!
Join Grateful Rescue at the Graham Rahal Performance event in Zionsville! The annual Cars & Coffee - Trunk or Treat event is an afternoon of family fun on October 24 from 4pm to 6pm. *Creative costumes and decorated cars, supercars and motorcycles *Trick-or-treating candy stations *Drop by the Grateful Rescue booth and learn more about our mission Dress up and have some fun. Admission is free!


FULL SHOW: Keeping pets healthy, Gadget Guy, pit bull awareness and Pamela’s health update
It's Pit Bull Awareness Month and two guests from The Four Legged Ranch, Kristin Allison and founder Nancy Hoffman, talk about some issues and misconceptions about the breed. Plus, meet two young pitties up for adoption! Tom Dock, certified veterinary journalist with Noah’s Animal Hospitals, discusses why autumn is a critical time for pet health. He talks to Patty about feeding pets the wrong foods and parasite prevention. How do you know if your cat is truly feeling good


Win World Chicken Brooder Gives Young Chicks a Strong Start
The Win World Chicken Brooder features a spacious, well-ventilated design, clear front and transparent top panels, and an easy-to-clean construction.


Wild Wednesday: Silly Safaris and colorful toucans!
Amazon John and Meerkat Mel of Silly Safaris joined Patty Spitler on Life Style Live to introduce viewers to a pair of colorful toucans and share facts about the birds’ unique features, diets and care.
The segment featured Gonzo, a red-billed toucan, and Rikki, a curl-crested aracari, a smaller type of toucan. Both birds are native to South America, where they eat fruit and sometimes insects.


You Don't Have to Have Experience with Animals to Help Shelter Dogs
When people think about volunteering with dogs, they usually picture one thing: showing up at a shelter ready to walk dogs for a few hours. That's a great way to help and one I personally enjoy, but it's not the only way. Whether you've got a few minutes, a couple dollars, or a a few extra hours a week, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference for dogs at the shelter while they wait for their forever homes. If you have five minutes: like, comment, share This one


I'm Loki! Adopt me!
Loki is a 6-year-old domestic shorthair with a calm, easygoing personality and a heart full of love.
As a member of IndyVet's lifesaving feline blood donor program, Loki was a true hero. His blood donations were sent to veterinary hospitals across the country, helping save the lives of countless cats in need of emergency care. Now that his important work is complete, Loki has retired and is looking for someone to be his hero by giving him the loving forever home he has so


Dog brush gets rid of those pesky mats
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!


Kittens, connection and a little calm: PurrCon joins Wellbeing Fest November 8
Pet lovers know the feeling: you sit down with a cat, put your phone aside and suddenly have a reason to stay still for a minute. That everyday connection is what Pet Pals TV’s very own Kitty Correspondent, KJ McGlinn, is bringing to Holistic Hub Wellbeing Fest on Sunday, November 8, at Hub & Spoke in Fishers. For the first time, PurrCon’s Cozy Cat Corner will be part of the free festival, alongside local wellness professionals, interactive experiences, speakers and artisans.


Tom Dock: Pets need year-round parasite protection
As we start to enter the cooler months, it’s a friendly reminder that the transition into autumn brings a specific set of risks for furry companions, from tailgating treats to hidden household pests.
Tom Dock, certified veterinary jounalist with Noah’s Animal Hospitals and a regular on Pet Pals TV, joined Daybreak to discuss why autumn is a critical time for pet health.


Kinkajou is related to the raccoon
What the heck is a kinkajou? Amazon John and Meerkat Mel of Silly Safaris tell Patty all about this little tropical rainforest mammal that’s related to the raccoon. Carlos loves people – watch him check everyone out!


Are you ready for “Golden Retriever energy”?
Pet Pals TV reporter Renee Jameson, with her Golden Retriever, Toula, talks to Patty about one of the most loveable dog breeds. Goldens are full of personality and zest, and Toula brings her “Golden Retriever energy” to the show!


The risks of giving human medicines to pets
The Pet Poison Helpline gets many calls about acetaminophen, a human pain reliever. Many acetaminophen products, especially those for children, could have flavors that our pets find interesting. Pet Pals TV Investigative Reporter Tom Dock, of Noah’s Animal Hospitals, talks about the risks of giving human medicines to pets. Noahshospitals.com


Border Collie rescuer chronicles journey in new book
A Brown County man who once never considered himself a dog person has turned personal grief into a mission that has helped save about 2,000 Border Collies across the country.
Kenny Shuck, founder and director of Clancy’s Dream, recently released a book chronicling his journey from rural farm life to operating a multistate Border Collie rescue. It’s called “Clancy’s Dream: How Loving One Dog Became a Mission to Save Thousands More.”
Grateful Rescue & Sanctuary - Muncie, Indiana
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