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“Pet Pals TV” host Patty Spitler joined News 8’s Stacy Schooler and Superior Court Judge Gary Miller to discuss the new changes in the Indiana law as it concerns pets left in hot cars.

The Indiana House Rabbit Society offers educational resources and adoption services as interest in pet rabbits rises during the spring season.   Volunteer Victoria Amich emphasizes the long-term commitment required for care. 

IndyHumane and FIDO Indy have partnered to expand spay and neuter services for pets in Indianapolis after receiving a $7,500 grant. The organizations are now raising funds to match the grant from Operation Pit Stop and increase access to free and low-cost surgeries during the spring puppy season.

On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by Ashley Stepp and Sharra Ferbrache from Chihuahua Rescue Indiana to discuss how they are taking care of chihuahua's that have disabilities due to overbreeding. https://www.chihuahuarescuein.org/

Patty Spitler welcomed CEO of IndyHumane, Donna Casamento , and her four-legged friend, Toby, to share some exciting news regarding adoption rates at Indy Humane! “Last year, we had a 36% increase in our adoptions and so many other programs, in edition to our medical,” Casamento said. “We’re doing more enrichment for the animals that are in our care, our volunteerism is going up, like, at a ridiculous amount. We are so happy.” She explained that kitten season is coming up so

Popular gifts, such as chocolate and flowers, can pose deadly risks to dogs and cats.

“Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler hosted Dixie, a therapy dog dedicated to helping disabled kids and veterans. Dixie’s primary mission is to assist disabled children and veterans. Her owner, Calvert, highlighted the impact she has at events, stating, “Her job is to make people smile.” Dixie’s works with Indy Honor Flight organization, which allows her to accompany WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans on flights to Washington, D.C., where they visit monuments honoring their servi

Patty Spitler and News 8 Anchor, Stacy Schooler, were joined by Brandi Craig, Caitlin Haynes, and their rescue dog, Otis, from Lucci’s House Bully Rescue. “He and his siblings came to the rescue,” said Haynes. “They ended up at Indianapolis Animal Care Services, sick with Parvo. Unfortunately, a few of them did not make it.” Lucci’s House Bully Rescue was founded in 2020 in Indianapolis. The organization aims to combat breed discrimination and promote responsible pet ownershi

Patty Spitler joined News 8 to share information about how Eskenazi Hospital’s therapy dog program is bringing comfort to patients and staff during the holiday season. Emily Smith, the animal assisted therapy manager at Eskenazi Hospital, oversees a team of around 20 therapy dogs that visit patients and staff to help alleviate stress, especially during the holidays. The presence of therapy dogs has been shown to brighten the faces of patients, with some even responding positi