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Adopt a Great Dane! Rescue celebrates the spotlight
Forever Friends Great Dane Rescue joined Patty Spitler on WISH-TV's Weekend Daybreak. Their goal is to help neglected, abandoned and...


Streaming: Oh my sloth! Plus, rare livestock at Conner Prairie
Goats, lambs, bunnies, cows and more! Get up close and interact with your favorite farm animals at Conner Prairie . Visit the Animal...

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...


Whippets are built for speed
Graceful, gentle, and built for speed! It’s often mistaken for a small Greyhound. Meet the Whippet! This breed has a history as rich as...


Gadget Guy shows off pet products just in time for Spring
Spring is in the air and our Gadget Guy, David Novak, is prepared to show you some important products that will help you and your...


Brave rancher saves 200 horses from wildfire!
Imagine facing a wildfire and then being responsible for the safety of over 200 horses! That’s what faced rancher Ami Cullen, who wrote a...


Wiggles the puppy will be a service dog someday, thanks to Canine Companions
Patty Spitler and Brandt Carter brought along Wiggles, a 12-week-old puppy in training, to the WISH-TV studios to educate viewers about...


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...


So many kittens - how we can help stray and neigbhorhood cats
Spring has arrived, and with it comes kitten season, a time when many kittens are born and need care. Dawn Benefiel, executive director...


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...



Saturday's Mutt Strut is canceled
Due to inclement weather, the April 5 Mutt Strut has been canceled at White River State Park. Here's a message from IndyHumane CEO Donna...


Kitty fundraiser moved to April 12!
Heads up! The fundraiser Painting Party for Rita Rose’s ailing cat, Patches, has been moved from April 5 to 12 due to a rally downtown on...


I'm Daisy! Adopt me!
Daisy is a shy older kitty who loves to snuggle. My name is Daisy and I'm 12 years old. I'm a sweet and snuggly kitty with a gentle...


Annual yard sale benefits Indy Neighborhood Cats
Indy Neighborhood Cats, which helps to improve the lives of community cats outside, is holding its annual garage sale in April. If you...


Indiana Animal Welfare Conference shines light on Feline Fix by Five Months initiative
The recent Indiana at the Indiana Animal Welfare Conference brought together passionate animal welfare advocates from across the state...

'Ghost Hunters' Dustin Pari celebrates 5 years with Raisin the Sphynx cat
Happy 5th birthday Raisin! It seems like only yesterday when I had the pleasure of speaking with Dustin Pari of "Ghost Hunters" fame...


My story: Blind pit bull is living his best life
Karen Sauer and Creed, an active boy despite having a stroke and losing both eyes to cataracts. Four years ago I rescued a pit bull that...


I'm Maya! Adopt me!
Maya is an adult female basset hound and German shepherd mix of medium size. She is a sweet, laid-back girl with good manners and is...


I'm Vanna! Adopt me!
Vanna is a young female kitty looking for a forever home. Vanna is a two-year-old Turkish Van mix/domestic shorthair. She recently had...


We are Maggie and Molly! Adopt us from Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue
This friendly Pyrdoodle pair needs an experienced owner and a fenced-in yard. Searching for two love bugs? Look no further than Maggie...



My story: Blind pit bull is living his best life
Karen Sauer and Creed, an active boy despite having a stroke and losing both eyes to cataracts. Four years ago I rescued a pit bull that...


Saying goodbye to the Best. Kitty. Ever.
Tink was 10 when I adopted her from ARPO. Everyone has that one special pet. The one where you look in its eyes and you exchange souls,...


My story: A holiday miracle with paws
Jeff is quite a bit bigger than our other dog, Michaela. (Photo: Adam Davis) A true holiday miracle happened recently. About a month or...


My story: A parakeet's brief adventure
Has anyone ever asked you, “What’s the most amazing thing you've ever seen?” Here’s my answer: This goes way back to the 1950s when I was...


My story: Border Collie rescue saves injured pup
PUPDATE: Biscuit has found a forever home in Indianapolis! Biscuit was rescued from a puppy mill, then was injured by a car. This is...
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