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Ghost gets some wheels!
He loves to bike. He loves his dog. But how do you take a 90-pound dog on a lengthy bike trip? Steve Sweitzer found the solution for his...
Pet cancer awareness: What to look for
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), nearly one in four pets will experience some form of cancer in their...
Microchip helps reunite elderly cat with owners
The takeaway from this story is CHIP YOUR PETS! In April, an elderly cat in Maryland was reunited with the family who lost him in 2006...
It's Canine Parvovirus season! Is your pup protected?
Two years ago, I spent time looking at the impact that the coronavirus pandemic had on pet owners and whether those owners were keeping...
My story: The dog who rescued us
By Cris Stout Huntertown, Indiana My wife Anna and I adopted a mixed breed named Daisy from a local rescue, Perfect Paws. Perfect Paws...
My story: How a Siamese cat came into my life
By Megan Soppe Cuba City, Wisconsin I'd like to share the story of my beloved cat, Dean Winchester. I work at a veterinary clinic and...
Endangered specie is closely related to humans!
My former newspaper friend, Jill, and I have been playing the six-letter version of the popular word game Wordle. We share screen shots...
Want an exotic pet? Here's what's legal in Indiana - including capybaras
A serval is a wild cat native to Africa. Photo by gvgoebel OK, so maybe a kitty or dog or fish isn't the pet for you. Perhaps something...
Would your pup make a good therapy dog?
By Whitney Riggs For Paws and Think What type of dog makes an ideal therapy dog? A therapy dog should be friendly, patient, confident,...
A woman brings home a rescue dog that barks like a duck.
A 1.8-pound Yorkie is the world's smallest therapy dog as far as we know. Pipsqueak is a very sweet special needs rescue who is living...
Patty wins battle with breast cancer
Pet Pals TV host Patty Spitler has a message for women everywhere: Do not put off getting your yearly mammogram! Last December, Patty was...
Appreciating Animal Care and Control
Whether you've come across a cat who you think is lost, a critter in need of assistance or you are looking to adopt a pet, our Animal...
Woman camps out all night to adopt 'dream dog'
Would you camp out all night in front of a shelter to adopt a dog? A lady in Bakersfield. Calif., did. She wanted to be first in line to...
Channing Tatum is a huge dog lover & the perfect co-star in the new movie 'Dog'
He might be best associated with the "Magic Mike" movies, but actor Channing Tatum is also a huge dog lover and therefore the perfect...
"The Dog Who Saved My Life." Find out more about Patty's life in her new book.
And find out more about Patty's life in her new book. This includes her long-time and consistent love of animals and how they have helped...
What is the Belgian Malinois breed and what special challenges do owners face?
Speaking of 'DOG', what is the Belgian Malinois breed and what special challenges do owners face? Steve Sweitzer got the low down from...
What's an armadillo?
What's an armadillo? Patty got to learn about this ancient, armored animal with wildlife expert and educator Amazon John. She even got to...
The aye-aye is a strange little fella
There are a lot of strange animals in the world, most of which you've never heard of, on land and under the sea. One such critter is the...
Senior Pet Love!
We love our pets and as we age, often they become the most important thing in our lives. Meet sweet little Bella and her human Jackie...
Cuddle Cats
Thinking of adopting a kitty cat? Our Kitty Correspondent KJ has a group that just might be able to fulfill your search for the purr-fect...
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