Meet 5-year-old Loki — the retired hero who's ready for a happy ending. For years, Loki was part of IndyVet's feline blood donor program, helping save the lives of countless cats across the country. Now his lifesaving days are behind him, and it's finally his turn to be cared for.

Can a tiny Yorkie rescue from small-town Indiana become the top dog in a national competition? Carolyn Pope hopes so. Her 5-year-old Yorkshire terrier, Bella, is in the running. A resident of Red Key, Indiana, near Muncie, Pope entered Bella in the Pet Lovers Choice Awards, a fan-voted national awards show sponsored by USA Today to benefit the Best Friends Animal Society. Both cats and dogs were eligible, and a winner from each state was selected along with runners-up.

This week, we announced that Jonathan the tortoise is officially a Guinness World Records Icon! Believed to have been born c. 1832, Jonathan is the oldest living land animal at the grand old age of 194 years. He is a Seychelles giant tortoise and the average life expectancy of his species is 150.

Noah's Animal Hospitals are pleased to announce that we have now partnered with Cherry to offer true payment plans to our clients. With Cherry, you can spread the cost of treatment out into smaller, more manageable payments.

The dog park just got a major tech upgrade! At The Woof Cup 2026, we saw firsthand how wearable tech is fundamentally changing human-pet communication.

Pet Pals TV's Patty Spitler and WISH-TV anchor Gina Glaros were joined by Darcie Kurtz, the executive director of Friends of Indiana Dogs Outside, now called FIDO Indy, to discuss the summer heat and its impact on animals – especially dogs.

Oswald is a young adult blue-gray domestic medium hair. He is affectionate, friendly and gentle. Oswald loves to meow at you for pets and play with his toys, happily accepts belly rubs, and gets so happy rolling around on the cat trees that he falls right off. He also loves to sit in your lap to cuddle.

Imagine a creature that combines the cuteness of a teddy bear with the charm of a rabbit, all wrapped up in the size of a terrier. Meet the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a rare animal that has made its home in the Tian Shan mountains of northwestern China.

In May 2026, Jordan's Way surpassed $15 million raised for animal shelters nationwide after visiting more than 2,000 shelters and helping drive over 80,000 adoptions across the United States. While the numbers are astronomical, the work behind it is incredibly more valuable and personal.

The world of Indiana broadcast journalism has suffered a profound loss. Steve Sweitzer, Chief Photographer at WISH-TV for many years, passed away May 21, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 76. Steve also was a reporter, editor and videographer for Patty Spitler’s independent shows, “Pet Pals TV” and “Great Day TV,” where he did a popular segment called Steve’s Tech Talk. He was a close friend of Patty’s and many other WISH-TV associates through the years.