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Apr 18, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Hibernating turtles awaken after winter slumber
Turtles are emerging from their winter hibernation . As temperatures rise towards 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the turtle's metabolism begins...
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Apr 15, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Flemish giant named Roger Rabbit
His name is Roger Rabbit and he's part of a barnyard experience that includes other animals like camels and baby sheep, offering children...
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Apr 13, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Getting an Easter bunny? Pet rabbits are a longterm commitment
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by the Indiana House Rabbit Society , who is urging families to consider the...
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Apr 4, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Movie review: 'The Friend' is great film with a Great Dane!
A Great Dane named Apollo steals the show in the movie , 'The Friend’, It stars Naomi Watts and Bill Murray and brings a heartwarming...
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Mar 20, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Therapy dogs help athletes unwind
Ashleigh Coster from Paws & Think , along with Melanie Claymon and her therapy dog, Oakley , stopped by News 8’s midday newscast to talk...
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Mar 15, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Recognizing K9s who keep us safe
Patty Spitler spent time to remember canines who served in the line of duty, during her segment on WISH-TV Daybreak. After retiring from...
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Mar 13, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Patty warns balloon releases are bad for animals and pets!
Wildlife, including marine animals, can mistake these fallen balloons for food, leading to choking hazards. Gabe Filippelli, Director of...
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Mar 9, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Get to know the Irish Setter breed
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler returns from knee replacement surgery! She joined three beautiful Irish setters, who are...
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Feb 27, 2025 ∙ 1 min
What is a 'Pet Refuge' and how does it help homeless pets?
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” Pet Pals reporter Renee Jameson fills in for Patty to share how pets get a second chance through rescues....
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Feb 14, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Love of Labs gives Labrador Retrievers a second chance in Indiana
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by Megan Montague, president of Love of Labs. Love of Labs is a local...
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Jan 28, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Grateful Rescue founder Pamela Terhune shares heartbreaking news about Saul the senior dog
Grateful Rescue founder Pamela Terhune joined WISH-TV's Patty Spitler on the Midday News to share word that Saul the senior dog has...
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Jan 9, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Bella the Goldendoodle is a service dog helping veterans
Patty Spitler and “Pet Pals” photographer Steve Sweitzer show us how service dogs are helping veterans in Indiana. Bella the Goldendoodle...
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Jan 4, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Update on Saul, the good little dog at Grateful Rescue
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Saul has passed away. Saul was a very special senior dog rescued by Grateful Rescue...
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Jan 3, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Brutal cold: bring your pets indoors
Temperatures are set to drop below 20 degrees for a long stretch in the Midwest, and experts say it’s crucial to bring pets inside to...
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Dec 28, 2024 ∙ 1 min
Meet Ollie, Indiana's new 'first dog'!
Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by the first lady of Indiana, Janet Holcomb, as she introduces the new first dog of Indiana,...
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Dec 28, 2024 ∙ 1 min
Why we love Golden Retrievers
We’ve heard the phrase “golden retriever energy,” which usually describes a golden retriever’s infectious personality, intelligence, and...
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Oct 7, 2024 ∙ 0 min
Helping pets impacted by Hurricane
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