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From Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue www.IGPR.org Merry was found as a stray and not reclaimed from the shelter. We estimate she was born in October 2022. She is a fun loving, strong girl who loves attention, learns quickly and is eager for human attention. She enjoys being brushed and going for walks, although she could benefit from obedience training and an e-z walk harness, as she does currently pull when you walk her. She's a gorgeous girl, with a snow white coat, that glistens in the sunshine. She is crate trained too. She loves romping with other dogs. A male companion would be best for her, as opposite sexes tend to get along well with this breed. She is up-to-date on vaccinations, is spayed and microchipped. We recommend obedience training for all newly adopted pyrs, to help you create a special bond with you and your new friend, and so you have a well behaved canine. Great Pyrenees are willing to learn, but are not as eager to comply with commands as much as other breeds. They are bred to be independent thinkers. Applicants must be over 25, own their own home and all children in household must be over 6 years old. Your resident pets must be up to date on vaccines, sterilized, you must have a good history of vet care for them for the past two years, and you must have used heartworm preventative year round for your dogs and be able to provide proof of purchase. Merry will be placed as an inside pet with outside privileges. You MUST have a securely fenced yard accessible from your home. Invisible fencing does not work with this breed and they will take the shock for the freedom. Great Pyrenees are bred to roam and will create their own territory if not secured, which can led to them being lost, hit by vehicles or harmed by people who see them as a threat. The breed is not a good off leash dog, and cannot be trusted to not run away. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please complete the appropriate application on our website, www.igpr.org under the Adopt tab. Applications: 🐾Adopt: http://www.igpr.org/adopt/adopt-form/ 🐾Foster: http://www.igpr.org/foster/foster-survey/ 🐾 If you’d like to donate to help the dogs in our care, go to https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=oi2le8NM6mwzvx6wkwr352_opO-uuK7gCOMaPLAFZFRL_Z5DFii7LLGXMnZc4BXfJ__WHjICr0_ZU3dJ

Mark Wahlberg has a new movie out called “Arthur the King,” based on a true story about a street dog who became friends with a runner, who then became an international sensation. See Patty’s interview with the actor. Woof!

Giving those pets a second chance when no one else will – that’s the mission of The Four-Legged Ranch. Patty Spitler was joined by Nancy Hoffman, the founder of The Four-Legged Ranch, and Swag the Dog on WISH-TV News 8. Hoffman shares with Patty the story of 4-year-old Swag, who was rescued from a breeding operation in late January. Sad news: Swag passed away from kidney failure two days after this story aired. RIP Good Boy!

If you have multiple cats in your household, it's not uncommon for them to have disagreements or fights from time to time. I've been there. (NOTE: It's important to make sure health issues aren't causing the conflict. Cats recognize each other by scent and illness can make your cat smell different. Please consult with a vet.) Understanding how to handle these situations and reintroduce your cats is crucial for maintaining a peaceful and harmonious environment for your feline friends. Here are some tips on what to do when your cats have a fight and how to reintroduce them: Handling Cat Fights: Separate the Cats: If you witness your cats fighting, it's important to intervene and separate them immediately. This can help prevent any injuries and reduce the tension between the cats. Avoid Punishment: Avoid yelling at or punishing your cats for fighting. This can escalate the situation and cause more stress for the cats. Provide Separate Spaces: After a fight, make sure each cat has their own space to retreat to. This can help reduce further conflicts and give them a chance to calm down. Monitor Behavior: Keep an eye on your cats' behavior after a fight. Look for signs of aggression or tension and be prepared to intervene if necessary. Reintroducing Cats: Gradual Introduction: When reintroducing cats after a fight, do it gradually. Start by swapping their scents by exchanging bedding or using a towel to rub each cat and then letting them smell it. Treat them like they have never met. This can take as much time as introducing a new cat. It's worth the investment to go slow for everyone. Supervised Meetings: Allow the cats to see each other from a distance and gradually increase their interaction under supervision. This can help them get used to each other's presence again. Positive Reinforcement: Reward good behavior with treats and praise. This can help create positive associations between the cats during the reintroduction process. Patience and Time: Reintroducing cats can take time, so be patient and give them the space they need to adjust to each other again. Rushing the process can lead to more conflicts. Additional Help: Use Calming Solutions: Solutions like Feliway pheromone diffusers, calming treats, safe aromatherapy and even calming music (See my favorite sound bath for cats here) can help your cats (and YOU!) through this stressful time. Working with Your Vet: If there are any injuries, please call your vet. It may also be helpful to make an appointment to talk about the behavior issues to see if an immediate calming medication may help or if long term anxiety meds are right for your cats. Again, changes in cat health can spark conflict so making sure your cats are healthy helps in creating a calm environment. By following these tips, you can effectively handle cat fights and reintroduce your cats in a way that promotes harmony and reduces stress for your furry companions. Remember, each cat is unique, so it's essential to tailor your approach based on their individual personalities and behaviors. Want to talk more about cat behavior? Join my Facebook group, KJ's Cat Club and submit your question. It could be featured on an upcoming Pet Pals TV!

Thousands of pet lovers across the country have spoken and Louie the Raccoon is officially the winner of the sixth annual Cadbury Bunny Tryouts. As the grand prize winner, Louie will not only have a starring role in the 2025 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts commercial but will also take home $7,000 in prize money. Louie from Miami, Florida, is the first-ever raccoon rescue to be crowned the CADBURY Bunny. Louie is a two-year-old raccoon from Miami, FL who was rescued by his owner Jaime in 2021 after he had been deemed unfit to live in the wild. When he isn't lounging in his favorite tree, he's busy fundraising for wildlife rescue & rehabilitation centers by creating art using his toe-painting skills! This year's Cadbury Bunny Tryouts featured a bracket-style elimination tournament on Instagram – a first for the storied annual competition. Pet-owners nationwide submitted their pets for consideration through Instagram posts explaining why their beloved furry (or scaly) friend should be the next Cadbury Bunny. Throughout the month of March, pet lovers and Cadbury fans voted for their favorite contestants as finalists were narrowed down from Thirty-Cute to the Final Bunny. "Each year we look forward to crowning a new Cadbury Bunny, especially this year where we engaged fans in a new way through our bracket-style competition. It was incredible to see pet lovers getting in on the fun," said Natalie Shuntich, senior associate marketing manager at The Hershey Company. "Witnessing how fans participated in each wave of voting, and the loving support for our thirty-cute finalists from Cadbury fans across the U.S. is a testament to the love for the Cadbury brand." Louie joins fan-favorite past winners in the Cadbury Bunny Tryouts Hall of Fame, Crash the Rescue Cat (2023), Annie Rose the Therapy Dog (2022), Betty the Frog (2021), Lieutenant Dan the Treeing Walker Coonhound (2020), Henri the English Bulldog (2019). "We're thrilled that Louie has been chosen as the winner of this year's Cadbury Bunny Tryouts – we are longtime fans of the Cadbury brand and are honored to see Louie join the long legacy of incredible Cadbury Bunnies," said Jaime Arslan, Louie's owner. "Louie's TV debut in Cadbury's 2025 commercial can't come soon enough!" Keep an eye out for Louie's starring role in Cadbury's iconic Cadbury Bunny Tryouts commercial in 2025 and for the next chance to submit your own pet for the coveted title. More info: https://www.instagram.com/cadburyusa Source: The Hershey Company

What should you do when a wild animal decides he'd like to be a part of your family...in your house?! Reporter/videographer Reece Lindquist met a lady who co-exists with an opossum under her roof. This opossum is not a pet, but he does enjoy having a shelter and a few treats!

'Sound advice' is what this man offers to calm your cat! KJ, our Kitty Correspondent, finds out more about cat bowls. And watch his cat love this music! https://www.youtube.com/@HealingVibrations

He loves to comfort and cuddle. Barney Wood introduces us to a facility dog at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis who takes his job very seriously. Kass is the canine's name and you'll see how he helps students and staff relax and relieves them of any stress and strain. Kass is a good boy!

The Community Cat Coalition https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCatCoalitionWa Boo chose a bad time to leave her indoor-only life. She dashed outside while her owners were home sick! Still, Justin and Jolene did everything right. They arranged to get a trap, did repeated searches of the immediate area, checked WiFi camera footage, covered the trap with bedding from home, left their garage door cracked open and followed all advice on the location of the trap and the type of bait to use. They also kept her litter box inside! After posting on social media, these comments popped up: "There are lots of coyotes and bobcats and eagles in the area . . . just saying." "Put her dirty litte rbox out, cats can smell it from a mile away. If she's still alive she will find her own way back home." It is human nature to want to be helpful and social media provides a platform for anyone to speak their opinion. But these two comments are the two WORST bits of advice to give a lost cat owner. Why? 1. Comments about predators cause the owner to lose hope and stop taking the steps necessary to get a lost cat home. Indoor only cats usually hunker down and hide, so they are rarely taken by predators. Reminding an owner about predators does not help, so be sure to shoot down this harmful advice if you see it on lost cat posts! If you administrate a lost cat group, consider adding it to your rules. 2. The popular litter box meme that advertises that "lost cats can smell their litter box from a mile away" is ill-advised for several reasons: * Everyone with a dog knows that litter boxes are irresistible to many animals. Litter boxes attract dogs, coyotes and territorial cats who may attack or chase your cat out of the area. Some lost cat owners have had coyotes show up on their porch for the first time after putting the box out. Thankfully, nobody has been able to provide any research substantiating the claim that they can "smell their litter box from a mile away." But if they did, keeping it inside would be even MORE important! Keep that litter box inside! * Clean litter in an unused box is okay. That is an odor familiar to your cat but it doesn't have the waste smell that attracts other animals. * Lost indoor-only cats are nearly always hiding within earshot of home. Your search efforts should be focused within a house or two distance of home, not broadcasting her waste scent to the neighborhood. Finding a lost cat takes action. You can't just put out a litter box and wait for the cat to come home. By spreading the idea that they can smell their box from a mile away, you are essentially telling the lost cat owner that the cat will find his own way home. And if they don't? The cat must be dead. Thank goodness Justin and Jolene ignored those unhelpful comments. Their kitty Boo went in the trap about 10 days after she dashed outside. Boo lost a lot of weight and appears to have tangled with a neighborhood cat, but they contacted their veterinarian right away to treat the wounds on her face and hip. Boo will be fine! The Community Cat Coalition was formed to enhance the lives of community cats by promoting spay-neuter and providing training and mentoring in TNR. Visit them on Facebook or at https://communitycatcoalitionwa.org/

Older dogs, discarded for one reason or another, need love and care, too. Renee Jameson profiles Silver Snout for Senior Dogs. They rescue dogs aged 8 years or older, left homeless, and hopefully place them in loving 'furever' homes. These older canines are taken out of overcrowded shelters and given a cozy place to rest and recuperate in a foster setting while also receiving much needed medical care.    silversnoutrescue.com

It's called Boomer's Bakery and Wendy Smith is the owner. She “stirred” up her own recipe for dog treats, wanting to give abandoned and neglected canines a second chance to be loved. Now, she sells her treats online and at events and donates ALL of the money to rescues and shelters. Renee Jameson has her story.

As the wicked storms battered Muncie, Indiana, on March 14, we had a lot of trembling pups! It’s so sad to see them so afraid! Does your pet turn into a scaredy-dog during thunderstorms? Not only is the loud noise of thunder scary, dogs can hear it at a much greater distance than humans can.The smell of the air also changes when a storm approaches, and the keen nose of a dog detects this early. The air pressure changes too, and a dog's ears are more sensitive to pressure changes than most people. In some cases, it might even hurt! Next time a storm rolls through, try these tips! 1. Stay calm. Adopt a neutral, matter-of-fact attitude. Your dog can quickly pick up on any unease or fear on your part. 2. Don't comfort your dog when he acts afraid. Giving him hugs or special attention can actually reinforce his fearful behavior. Speak to him in a happy, playful voice to give him confidence. Never punish him for his fearful behavior. If you can get your dog to play with you during a storm, all the better. 3. Provide your dog with a safe indoor place during storms. It can be his crate, a bathroom or closet — anyplace as long as he feels comfortable there. Many dogs have been lost when they ran from their fenced yards in terror during storms. If you have a designated safe indoor space for your dog, be sure to leave the door open to it so he doesn't feel trapped. 4. Play thunderstorm sounds for your dog. You can easily find thunderstorm sounds on YouTube. Start a “thunderstorm conditioning program" by first playing the sounds on extremely low volume while you go about your day-to-day activities. If your dog acts afraid again, don't attend to the fearful behavior. Redirect him to a pleasant activity, such as playing ball. Gradually increase the volume until your pooch can handle a more realistic sounding storm. This process may take several days to a few weeks. 5. Ask your vet for help. If your dog is extremely agitated during thunderstorms, you may want to consider medication or a natural remedy for pets. Your veterinarian can help with this, if he or she thinks it’s an appropriate solution. 6. Some dogs react well to the calming Thundershirt, a wrap that applies gentle, constant pressure to calm all types of anxiety, fear, and over-excitement issues. You can find them at pet stores or online at http://www.thundershirt.com. Above all, be kind and patient with your dog throughout the thunderstorm. By remaining calm and setting a good example, you’ll help him ride out the storm! Visit gratefulrescue.org (Some info in this article was taken from the Cesar Dog Food website)