News 8’s Gina Glaros joins Patty and Carla Knapp, with the Indiana State Museum, to talk about “Cats & Dogs, the Exhibition,” continuing through Sept. 27. Knapp says the interactive exhibit is family-friendly, featuring tests like a dog agility course or a jump challenge where guests see if they can jump as high as a house cat. Looks like fun! Tune in Saturday 10:30 a.m. on WISH-TV Patty and News 8 anchor Pam Elliot talk to The American Dog Whisperer, Nathan Lowe about mistakes pet owners...

Steve Sweitzer was chief photographer at WISH-TV for decades, an innovative, award-winning journalist who could shoot, report and edit a news or feature story. He passed away on May 21, leaving a legacy of important work. Steve was an integral part of Pet Pals TV, and this week we remember his contributions as well as his humanity as a husband, father, friend and mentor. WISH-TV has the tribute.

On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler and News 8’s Anchor Pam Elliot were joined by Mike and Kathy Underwood, from Camp Bow Wow in Lawrence, a dog day care center, to discuss what precautions pet owners should take for the 4th of July.

Barney Wood visits Border Collie breeder Chris Chambers who showcases his latest litter of puppies. Chambers talks about the breed’s traits such as friendliness, cooperativeness and herding ability. See what else he has to say about these energetic, intelligent dogs. Join Patty Spitler and her team for Pet Pals TV, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on WISH-TV. Meet Artemis! Silly Safaris is bottle-feeding a month-old male reindeer calf after his mother was unable to produce milk. Meerkat Mel and Amazon...

Is there anything cuter than baby animals? Amazon John and Meerkat Mel of Silly Safaris present Patty with some springtime energy with adorable baby chicks and ducklings while highlighting the special care these young animals need to thrive. (Yes, Patty kissed a duckling and she liked it!)

Ashley Stepp and Sharra Ferbrache from Chihuahua Rescue Indiana discuss how they take care of chihuahuas that have disabilities due to overbreeding. Stepp shows us how her two-legged dog, Thor, gets around on his “wheels,” thanks to a 3D printing process movement for biped pets. https://www.chihuahuarescuein.org/

Patty Spitler presents Pet Pals TV, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on WISH-TV and streaming here at PetPalsTV.com. Here's a look at the stories we'll have for you: It’s Indiana’s first outdoor school bus adventure for canines! Indy Pup Bus picks up your dog in a specially designed bus, then heads to private dog parks for structured fun and exercise. Come aboard with Danielle Mitchell and share the adventure! Patty and News 8’s Britt Baker, along with Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN)...

Pit bulls are being euthanized because shelters are full. Pamela Terhune, of Grateful Rescue, tells Patty about Project Pit Stop, a plan to build special housing to keep more dogs safe on their journey to forever homes. Pet therapy is an important part of recovery at Eskenazi Health. Meet a cancer patient who was able to better cope with her diagnosis thanks to a friendly little pup named Busy Bee! Barney Wood has the story. Jane Rose, the founder and executive director of the Indy Great...

What is a puppy raiser? Brandt Carter of Canine Companions explains the steps of training a service dog – she has raised 22 of them! She also has a big surprise for Patty in honor of her years promoting service dog organizations. Click the play button below to watch the surprise:

Eskenazi Health staff and volunteers recently were out exercising with their dogs at the Spring Doggie Dash! Emily Smith, Animal Assisted Therapy Manager at Eskenazi Health, talks about the virtual 5K non-competitive event created to help employees and pets get moving! Barney Wood has the story. Patty Spitler presents Pet Pals TV, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on WISH-TV and streaming here at PetPalsTV.com. Chica is a bomb-sniffing dog who usually helps to keep people safe at the Indianapolis...

Mike Underwood , a professional trainer at Camp Bow Wow Lawrence , and wife Kathy highlight how pet owners can prepare for increased activity for energetic dogs in the spring. And Patty gets to meet their new Sheltie pup, the adorable Guinness!

Meet Ozzy, a female red-tailed hawk and wildlife ambassador from Animal Care Alliance . Volunteer Krissi Williams talks to Patty about wildlife safety and education before the spring season, and the rescue bird helps to teach the public about the importance of predators in the ecosystem.

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 a lot of kittens...

Patty Spitler presents Pet Pals TV, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on WISH-TV and streaming here at PetPalsTV.com.

Patty Spitler was joined by Jen Hancock and Leah Perry from ReWilding Indiana . ReWilding Indiana is a nonprofit serving Indiana wildlife, providing pro bono medical and surgical care for injured wildlife brought to the clinic. The nonprofit came as part of a partnership between The Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic and Hancock Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation.

Patty Spitler presents Pet Pals TV, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on WISH-TV and streaming here at PetPalsTV.com . Here's a look at the stories we'll have for you: Click above to watch! Dixie the Praying Dog , a therapy dog dedicated to helping disabled kids and veterans, is a blue-tipped coonhound who just celebrated her 10th birthday. Patty talks to Dixie’s human, Brian Calvert , about the positive impact she has at events around the country. Listen to her howl! Swipe right on photos for more....

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