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Jan 29
Maltese - Know Your Breed
Barney Wood joins Patty to talk about the Maltese dogs and how Harry stacks up with his lineage. Apparently, it's a very ancient breed,...

Jan 28
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...

Jan 23
Kroger employee rescues a pig and writes book about mission
Longtime friend Eric Halvorson stop by to chat with Patty about a pig! That's right, how a pig is helping Kroger spread the word about...

Jan 22
Something to crow about - African Pied Crows and Silly Safaris
Patty met two African Pied Crows—Edgar Allan Crowe and Lindy on Life.Style.LIVE ! Silly Safaris brought the birds to the studio so...


Jan 21
Bring barnyard animals to your backyard!
Brandy Schroeder started 6th Day Farm as a way to earn a living and share her love for animals. Half of her 150 animals are rescues,...


Jan 21
Finalists for The Indianapolis Prize announced
In the world of animal conservation, The Indianapolis Prize is considered the gold standard. Biennially, the Indianapolis Zoo awards one...

Jan 18
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can be poisonous to pets! Here's why
Pet Pals TV host Patty Spitler was joined by Tom Dock, the communications manager for Noah’s Animal Hospitals, to talk about the dangers...


Jan 15
Why do cats do Zoomies?
We're talkin' bout Zoomies and why your cat does this. Our Kitty Correspondent KJ has lots of kitties and she's done some research on...


Jan 14
Airport explosives detection dog is amazing
Meet a working dog and his trainer/owner on the job. Security Specialist Keith Gray and his dog Air are part of TSA's Explosives Patrol....

Jan 9
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...

Jan 5
New Eskenazi therapy dog manager knows power of pets
Animal Assisted Therapy Manager, that's the new title that Emily Smith is proud to call her own at Eskenazi Health. You'll meet this...

Jan 4
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...


Jan 3
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...

Dec 30, 2024
New Year's resolutions to keep your pet healthy & happy
Director of Communications at Noah’s Animal Hospitals, Tom Dock, appeared on “ Life.Style.Live !” to share insights on how to keep pets...

Dec 28, 2024
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,...


Dec 28, 2024
Patty helps surprise Grateful Rescue founder
Patty Spitler was one of the invited guests at a party in honor of Pamela Terhune, founder and president of Grateful Rescue. Here's a...

Dec 28, 2024
Why we love Golden Retrievers
We’ve heard the phrase “golden retriever energy,” which usually describes a golden retriever’s infectious personality, intelligence, and...

Dec 26, 2024
Patty profiles local rescue dog’s journey from near-death to chance of recovery
A severely injured dog found face down in the cold has been given a second chance at life, thanks to the dedication of local animal...


Dec 23, 2024
Celebrating service animals
Patty Spitler was joined by Brandt Carter, a trainer for Canine Companions. Canine Companions, celebrating their 50th year, is a...


Dec 12, 2024
Grateful Rescue celebrates dogs they saved
It was a magical night For Pamela Terhune, the owner and founder of the Grateful Rescue, as she celebrated the adoption of hundreds of...


Dec 12, 2024
Ultimate Canine opens amazing new facility
It's a gorgeous state-of-the-art training and kennel campus that is the dream of acclaimed Ultimate Canine owner and dog trainer Julie...


Oct 20, 2024
ScoobyRoo is a baby Kangaroo
Amazon John, from Silly Safaris, and Luke Schonfeld, the founder of Barnyard Party Pals, brought a couple of friends with them to visit...


Oct 20, 2024
Let's Play Pickleball with an Otter
What do pickleball and an otter have in common? According to Cincinnati author Larry Blundred, the combination can help all creatures,...




Oct 20, 2024
Bison Roaming Indiana?
They have incredible plant life, an abundance of beautiful butterflies and even bison! WHAT? The Efroymson Prairie at Kankakee Sands is...


Oct 20, 2024
Balloons can be deadly
Let’s release some beautiful balloons in honor of our deceased loved ones because these balloons will go to heaven! No, they won’t. They...

Sep 21, 2024
Balloon releases - beautiful for humans, dangerous for pets
“Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler spoke with News 8’s Brittany Noble about the dangers of balloon releases on our environment and our...


Sep 2, 2024
She takes pix of your pets!
She has been voted the best pet photographer in Indiana! Meet Ellie Sophia Brown and take a look at some of her amazing pet photographs....


Sep 2, 2024
Eskenazi Health adds birds to Therapy Garden
What do you expect to see in the Eskenazi Health dog therapy garden? Well, of course, dogs, but also birds! Patty talks to pet therapy...


Sep 2, 2024
Carol Burnett talks about pets and new TV show
She set the gold standard for television comedy. And even today she's still visible and actively pursuing her dream of entertaining an...


Jul 26, 2024
Miniature Schnauzer - Know Your Breed
The Miniature Schnauzer is a generally healthy, long-lived and low-shedding companion. Created to be all-around farm dogs and ratters,...


Jul 26, 2024
Therapy dog Lucy loves kids!
She can light up the classroom and even helps kids to want to read. Lucy is a therapy dog at IPS Benjamin Harrison School for Inquiry....


Jul 9, 2024
Kevin Costner sits down with Patty Spitler - about his new movie and love of pets.
Survival in1800s in America wasn't easy. Kevin Costner's “Horizon – An American Saga” film chronicles a multifaceted pre- and post-Civil...


Jun 24, 2024
Mini pigs don't stay mini for long!
More piggie news! Patty shares her experience with a "mini pig." Yes, there is such a thing, although a "mini pig" can weigh up to 150...


Jun 24, 2024
Oinking Acres is a pig lover's paradise
Do you want a pig as a pet? Check out 'Oinking Acres'...an establishment that's rescued and rehomed over 400 former pet pigs! Olivia Head...


Jun 24, 2024
Dental work can fix your pup's bad breath
Harry, Patty's rescue pup, recently had a big operation. Dental surgery is a tricky and can be challenging procedure. Tom Dock,...


Jun 24, 2024
Discover Crate Escapes Dog Park and Bar in Westfield
A bar with a dog park? What could be better!!? Our Barney Wood found out about Crate Escapes Dog Park and Bar, coming soon to Westfield,...


May 28, 2024
Corgi - the breed with the distinctive butt
They're affectionate and smart, the Corgi comes in two distinct breeds: The Pembroke Welsh and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. They both have...


May 28, 2024
HELP - My cat wakes me up at 4 A.M.
KJ, our Kitty Correspondent, has a houseful of cats and knows a lot about them! She uses her many years of cat experiences to answer...


May 28, 2024
Horse Therapy for Kids
At Lucky Farms in Carmel, Indiana, they use a special kind of horse therapy to help children with disabilities grow stronger. It involves...


May 28, 2024
Grateful Rescue saves 26 Doxies
PUPDATE: All of the doxies have been adopted! Pamela Terhune, the founder and owner of Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary, recently took in 26...


May 27, 2024
Flashback: Patty and Josef Newgarden in 2013
Patty Spitler recalls her interview with Josef Newgarden in 2013. His love for rescue animals matches his talent in racing.


May 13, 2024
Grateful Rescue saves puppy suffering from 'rings around eyes'
Grateful Rescue is on a mission to stop puppy mills – places where puppies are raised in deplorable conditions. When Grateful Rescue...
May 13, 2024
Dachshund - Know Your Breed
They’re intelligent, curious, friendly and spunky. These “weiner dogs” will steal your heart! It’s Know Your Breed with Pet Pals TV’s...


May 13, 2024
Eskenazi Pet Therapy Donation
They have one of the best pet therapy programs in the nation, and now they just got a huge compliment! Ernie Vargo and Shelly Fisher of...


Apr 30, 2024
Scratch off those fleas
How do you make 'fleas', flee??? Tom Dock communications director for Noah's Animal Hospitals and our investigative Pet Pals TV reporter,...


Apr 30, 2024
Little fox is a big deal
Adorable little fox, in fact the smallest in the fox family, gets the royal treatment from Patty as she hugs him and squeezes him and...
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