We are Sterling and Patches! Adopt us!
Sterling is a medium-sized adult male who is friendly, affectionate, gentle, playful and smart. This stunning svelte kitty was left at...
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Have your pet's photo taken with Santa!
Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with your furry, feathered and slithery friends like...
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Rita Rose
- Nov 14
I'm Rory! Adopt me!
Rory is a young female pit bull/labrador retriever mix who is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative. She’s a...
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Indianapolis Zoo
- Nov 10
Christmas at the Zoo offers new experiences, more lights
Cody Mattox Indianapolis Zoo A light sprinkling of snow and the glow of twinkling lights will fill the sky, creating a magical nighttime...
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Indianapolis Zoo
- Nov 5
Vote for IndyZoo's Christmas lights!
Cody Mattox Indianapolis Zoo The calendar says November but we’re already thinking about Christmas here at the Indianapolis Zoo! We are...
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Rita Rose
- Nov 3
Holiday gift idea: Price reduced for Patty's book!
Wondering what to get your mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, sister, neighbor, cousin, friend or bestie for Christmas? How about Patty...
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Rita Rose
- Oct 31
I'm Spud! Adopt me!
My name is Spud, I am 8 years old and weigh 42 pounds. I'm a friendly older fellow who would really love to find my person, so I can have...
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Rita Rose
- Oct 31
New animal welfare group seeks volunteers
Renee Harlor Pogo's Project Pogo’s Project is a new nonprofit organization with the mission of using education and outreach to make a...
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The Indianapolis Star
- Oct 15
Orphaned Tennessee pooch gets a new job through Medical Mutts in Indy
John Tuohy Indystar.com On an early morning walk with her dog in March, a 50-year-old woman was struck by a pickup on a bridge near...
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Rita Rose
- Oct 3
Meet spunky Harry on Pet Pals TV
Patty gets a pup, Stewie gets a pal! There's a happy little dog running around the yard in Patty Spitler's Indianapolis home. His name is...
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Rita Rose
- Oct 2
You can help Larry Battson's animals
Indiana has lost one of its premier animal advocates and animal educators. Larry Battson, known widely as The Animal Guy, passed away...
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Rita Rose
- Sep 19
I'm Ellie! Adopt me!
Ellie is an adult female pit bull terrier/Labrador retriever mix. She is of medium size with a beautiful brindle coat. She is friendly,...
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Rita Rose
- Sep 4
Pet ministry brings therapy animals to those who need them
Michaela Springer WISH-TV Each and every week, “Pet Pals TV” shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our four-legged and...
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Rita Rose
- Sep 1
Patty receives NATAS's Silver Circle honor!
Patty Spitler, the host, reporter and co-producer of Great Day TV and Pet Pals TV, has had a lot of honors and awards during her almost...
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Rita Rose
- Aug 23
My story: Yogi the Frenchie changed my life
Karlee Mason Indianapolis At the beginning of 2022 I began my search for a French Bulldog. I posted in a local Frenchie Facebook group...
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Rita Rose
- Aug 22
Rare giraffe born at Tennessee zoo
Dustin Jones NPR.org A female reticulated giraffe was born at Brights Zoo in northeastern Tennessee late last month — but unlike her...
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Tragedy led determined pooch to become a service dog
Patch's story is picked up by Newsweek! https://www.newsweek.com/dog-walked-home-after-owner-killed-hit-run-forever-home-1820777 Kelsey...
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Rita Rose
- Aug 13
Maui Humane Society wish list
The devastating fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have displaced or injured many animals. Here's how you can help: Go to Amazon.com...
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Rita Rose
- Aug 9
Bloodhound helps to find lost and elderly people in rural areas
Forrest Sanders Scripps News Nashville In a large rural part of the country it could be hard to find a loved one who has become lost —...
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Medical Mutts gets help from Pulliam Trust
Kelsey Burton Medical Mutts Cookie is one of our new service dog candidates. A 2-year-old black and white lab mix, Cookie joined our...
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Sign up now for Mutt Strut and get perks!
Jill Bennett jbennett@indyhumane.org. Be one of the first 200 people to sign up for the 20th Anniversary Mutt Strut presented by Crime...
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Rita Rose
- Jul 10
The world is full of unusual animals! Here is one!
FactAnimal.com The bald uakari or bald-headed uakari (pronounced "wakari") is one of four species of uakari, a small new world monkey,...
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Rita Rose
- Jun 28
I'm Phoebe! Adopt me for free!
Phoebe in an 8-year-old mixed breed who weighs 68 pounds. She LOVES people and would love a home where she can get a daily walk, a big...
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Rita Rose
- May 31
Get Patty's book — new price! Same great stories!
If you don’t have Patty Spitler's autobiography yet, you’re missing out on an entertaining read! And we’re reducing the price to $20,...
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Rita Rose
- May 17
Patty will receive NATAS's Silver Circle honor!
Patty Spitler, the host/reporter/producer of Pet Pals TV and Great Day TV, has had a lot of honors and awards during her almost 50 years...
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Rita Rose
- May 15
World's oldest dog turns 31!
CNN.com The world’s oldest dog is living it up in his 30s. Bobi, a Portuguese pooch who was declared the world’s oldest dog by Guinness...
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Rita Rose
- Apr 19
'Teacup' Chihuahua is world's shortest dog
By Paige Mountain Dailypaws.com Pearl the Chihuahua is officially the shortest living dog in the world — even shorter than a TV remote....
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Abused pup works as medical service dog
By Kelsey Burton Medicalmutts.org A recent group of service dogs at Medical Mutts graduated April 18. One special guest was Chai, a...
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Rita Rose
- Apr 8
" . . . but I just wanted to munch on your plants!"
By Annie Berman Anchorage Daily News A young and hungry moose caused a stir when it strolled through the front doors of a Providence...
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Jill Hanika Stout
- Mar 21
Animal-assisted therapy: A "new" old technique
About the author: Jill H. Stout works with people who have physical and developmental disabilities. She is an Indianapolis native who...
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Rita Rose
- Mar 20
90-year-old tortoise is first-time daddy!
Houston Zoo News Blog At 90 years young, Mr. Pickles is the oldest animal at the Houston Zoo and first-time father after three radiated...
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Reece Lindquist
- Mar 8
IACS saves the life of injured kitty
AS SEEN ON PET PALS TV! They say cats have nine lives. A severely injured kitty who came into Indianapolis Animal Care Services has used...
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Donna Casamento
- Feb 27
Protect your pets by using FreeWill
Donna Casamento IndyHumane CEO At IndyHumane, we're not afraid to think about forever. Whether you've fostered an animal on its way to a...
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Here are the signs of 'dog flu'
As presented on Pet Pals TV, here's information on canine influenza: 1) Canine Influenza virus is an upper respiratory pathogen of dogs. ...
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Rita Rose
- Feb 19
Owner reunites with 16-year-old dog missing 7 years
We all love stories with happy endings, especially when they involve pets and animals. Here's one that recently made the news: By Gina...
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Help your pet be "FABULOUS" not "FLABULOUS"!
Do you know if your pet is overweight or even obese? 90% of pet owners DON'T!
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Rita Rose
- Jan 25
Memorial center treats your pets with love and respect
I can't say enough good things about Rose Pet Memorial Center (no relation!) This full service pet cremation and memorial business,...
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Jenni Beesley
- Jan 11
My story: Two kitties are bonded forever!
By Jenni Beesley Namaste Cat Cafe Two of the sweet kitties at one of our rescue locations seemed to have a special bond. Garand and ZaZa...
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Rita Rose
- Dec 14, 2022
My story: Blind pit bull is sweet and loving
By Karen Sauer Noblesville, Indiana A few months ago I rescued a dog from the middle of the road. He was suffering from heat stroke and a...
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Rita Rose
- Dec 14, 2022
Kirstie Alley's lemur love!
Kirstie Alley loved animals. When she passed away from cancer on Dec. 5 she left several pets behind. At one time she owned 14...
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Rita Rose
- Dec 4, 2022
Oldest land animal celebrates big birthday!
Can you imagine having 190 candles on your birthday cake? A giant tortoise on a South Pacific island can! Check out this story from USA...
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Rita Rose
- Nov 25, 2022
At almost 27, Flossie is world's oldest cat!
From yahoo.com, check out Flossie's story! By Skyler Caruso No need to tap into those nine lives just yet! Shortly before her 27th...
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Rita Rose
- Nov 8, 2022
A great gift idea -- Patty's book!!
If you don't have Patty Spitler's autobiography yet, she will sign her book for you, The Dog Who Saved My Life! Patty is the host of...
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Donna Casamento
- Oct 28, 2022
Reward yourself -- adopt a senior pet!
IndyHumane is waiving senior pet adoption fees for ages 7 and older during November as part of “Adopt a Senior Pet Month.” Many senior...
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Rita Rose
- Oct 19, 2022
Our Kitty Correspondent has a new book about . . . guess what? Yep, cats!
See Patty Spitler’s interview with KJ on an upcoming show of Pet Pals TV! Her first word as a baby was “kitty.” Now, KJ McGlinn has added...
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Rita Rose
- Sep 15, 2022
My story: Service dog is granddaughter's helpmate
By Janette Thompson Greenwood, Indiana My granddaughter, Kylie Sullivan, was a little girl who loved to dance. Growing up she had many...
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Rita Rose
- Sep 13, 2022
My story: Remembering Shorty
By Bill Gerace W. Hollywood, California Shorty left me five years ago September 13. It was a day I will never forget or ever completely...
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Rita Rose
- Aug 7, 2022
Microchip helps reunite elderly cat with owners
The takeaway from this story is CHIP YOUR PETS! In April, an elderly cat in Maryland was reunited with the family who lost him in 2006...
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Tom Dock, Noah's Animal Hospitals
- Aug 5, 2022
It's Canine Parvovirus season! Is your pup protected?
Two years ago, I spent time looking at the impact that the coronavirus pandemic had on pet owners and whether those owners were keeping...
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Rita Rose
- Jul 17, 2022
My story: The dog who rescued us
By Cris Stout Huntertown, Indiana My wife Anna and I adopted a mixed breed named Daisy from a local rescue, Perfect Paws. Perfect Paws...
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