PET FRIENDLY EVENTS

In the weeks following PurrCon's return inside PopCon at the Indiana Convention Center, nearly 5,000 pounds of cat litter donated by Dr. Elsey's is being distributed to approximately 20 foster homes across Central Indiana through the Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership (ARPO). The distribution addresses one of the more persistent supply challenges facing foster networks: consumable goods that disappear quickly and are rarely the focus of donation drives. "For fosters, litt

We’re thrilled to host the Indy Dog and Disc club dog every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. on our lakeside lawn — and you’re invited to join the fun! Bring your own chairs, your friends and family, and get ready to cheer on some talented pups as they compete in high‑flying frisbee games at American Village.

Based on a true story, “Toto Finds Home: A Rescue Dog’s Tale” by Julie Osborne follows one brave pup’s journey from mistreatment to a miracle. When Toto finally finds his way into the lap of his new owner, you’ll have to decide for yourself: Was their meeting a mere coincidence, or divine matchmaking?

“Pet Pals TV” host Patty Spitler joins News 8’s Gina Glaros and guests Joey Luthman and Dylan Snyder to talk about the return of PurrCon, which is part of PopCon, coming up May 8-10 at the Indiana Convention Center. Snyder and Luthman will premiere their documentar,y “Catman: Journey to Save Cat Kind” May 10 at PopCon in downtown Indianapolis, hoping to raise awareness and funds for feline health research.