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, tablets, 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:

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. 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 k

When a three-month-old Great Dane puppy started knocking over toddlers and terrorizing a blind senior dachshund in an Indiana household, the Messman family turned to Nathan Lowe for help. “People sometimes are hesitant to correct a little puppy,” Lowe said. “Well, a three-month-old Dane is a big puppy. And it was a very pushy puppy.” Lowe said the most common mistake new puppy owners make is believing that love alone is enough to shape a dog’s behavior.

“Pet Pals TV” host Patty Spitler was joined by News 8’s Kaitlyn Kendall and Camp Bow Wow Lawrence owners Mike and Kathy Underwood who discussed dog sports and pet activities. The Underwoods appeared with their three Shelties — Guinness, Bailey and Emily — and described rally as a relaxed team sport in which dogs and handlers follow a course together using posted signs.

Brandy Schroeder takes in all kinds of animals who have no home at 6th Day Farm. Half of her 150 animals are rescues, which she takes on the road to events to educate people about the purpose and importance of animals. Renee Jameson has the story.

The Basset Hound is a friendly, low-slung hound from France known for its sad expression, long ears, and powerful sense of smell. They stand under 15 inches tall but weigh 40 to 65 pounds. The Basset is sociable, calm, polite and quietly playful. Is this the pet for you? Noah’s Animal Hospitals wants you to Know Your Breed!

Mary McDermott Lang, Patty’s former colleague at WISH-TV, now lives in the country where she and her husband have llamas, a big draw for visiting neighborhood kids. She also talks about Jake, her handsome rescue Lab from Love of Labs, and advises people to know the breed before they get such an energetic dog.

It’s Wild Wednesday, and Amazon John from Silly Safaris presented live snake specimens including William Snakespeare, a Burmese python, and an African egg-eating snake.