As animal shelters across the country face rising intake and capacity challenges, IndyHumane reported a 36% increase in adoptions in 2025, while expanding care for more animals in need across central Indiana. New year-over-year data show measurable progress in lifesaving outcomes, reunifications and access to care, even as stray intake rose significantly.

Evelyn is a sweet senior lady ready to spend her golden years in a loving home. She didn't have the easiest start and was pretty unsure when she first arrived at IndyHumane, but she has blossomed into a social girl who seeks out attention and happily soaks up gentle pets.

The pygmy marmoset is the smallest monkey on earth. They can travel with lightning speed, swinging through the trees to avoid predators, and have a high-pitched call that are often not detectable to humans.

Patty Spitler joined News 8’s Stacy Schooler and Krissi Williams from Animal Care Alliance , who brought in a female red-tailed hawk and wildlife ambassador, Ozzy. Ozzy visited the studio to highlight wildlife safety and education ahead of the spring season. The rescue bird has lived with the alliance for eight years and is a permanent resident due to her acclimation to humans. Because Ozzy is too comfortable around people, she cannot be released back into the wild. Instead,

The Pet Poison Helpline gets many calls about acetaminophen, a human pain reliever. Many acetaminophen products, especially those for children, could have flavors that our pets find interesting. Pet Pals TV Investigative Reporter Tom Dock, of Noah’s Animal Hospitals, talks about the risks of giving human medicines to pets.

Goldens are full of personality and zest, and Toula brings her “Golden Retriever energy” to the show!

Actress Katie Cleary  also is one of the world's most prominent animal activists and documentary filmmakers. She currently is working on a film about wolves called “Protectors of the Wild.”  Our Steve Sweitzer  spoke with her about this amazing project and her passion for understanding and saving wildlife.

Patty talks to Krissi Williams from the Animal Care Alliance about how the organization’s wildlife rehab works to get animals healthy and release them back into the wild.