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Pet Pals TV team
1 day ago
Her tongue makes her a special anteater
Meet a tamandua anteater, nicknamed 'worm tongue'! Silly Safaris shows Patty this rainforest cutie, and she gets to pet the amazing critter!

Barney Wood
2 days ago
Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel loves her job
She’s a true celebrity in water sports! Barney Wood brings us the story of Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel!


Tom Dock, Noah's Animal Hospitals
2 days ago
What's happening with cats and the bird flu?
What's the connection between our feline friends and the avian flu?


WISH-TV Indianapolis
3 days ago
Recognizing K9s who keep us safe
Patty Spitler spent time to remember canines who served in the line of duty, during her segment on WISH-TV Daybreak. After retiring from...


Meet the Indiana woman who saved the interstate dog
Alyssa Lewis with Peaceful Souls Animal Rescue and Recovery is reunited with a rescued dog named BeBe


Barney Wood
4 days ago
Introducing dogs to kids the right way!
Emily Smith of Eskenazi Health talks to Barney Wood about how dogs should be introduced to babies and childre

WISH-TV Indianapolis
5 days ago
Patty warns balloon releases are bad for animals and pets!
Wildlife, including marine animals, can mistake these fallen balloons for food, leading to choking hazards. Gabe Filippelli, Director of...


Pet Pals TV team
6 days ago
Patty's back in the studio and look at the critter she met!
What do you know about alligators? Meerkat Mel from Silly Safaris joins Patty with an up-close – and we do mean up-close – look at a...

WISH-TV Indianapolis
Mar 9
Get to know the Irish Setter breed
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler returns from knee replacement surgery! She joined three beautiful Irish setters, who are...


Pet Pals TV team
Mar 7
Full show — bird flu & pets — get the facts
“Bird flu” has been making headlines across the country. . But what's the connection between our feline friends and the Avian flu? Our...

WISH-TV Indianapolis
Feb 27
What is a 'Pet Refuge' and how does it help homeless pets?
On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” Pet Pals reporter Renee Jameson fills in for Patty to share how pets get a second chance through rescues....


K.J. Johll
Feb 27
Sally Struthers: A heartfelt love for animals
In a recent episode of the KJ Today Show, actress Sally Struthers joined our Kitty Correspondent, KJ, and shared her deep affection for...


One tip that can save an abandoned kitten's life - from Indy Neighborhood Cats
You never know when you may find yourself in a kitten situation yourself. KJ brings us Team Cat Tips on how to be prepared if you find...


Saving cats in the nick of time with Indy Neighborhood Cats
Rescuing cats can be dangerous and tricky. We take you back to the Valentine's Day snow storm of 2021 when KJ joined the community cat...

Cat dads save homeless kitties!
They wear bathrobes, drink wine and rescue cats. Nathan the Cat Lady and Sterling "The Trap King" Davis are on a mission to break...


Nathan Lowe
Feb 23
Solving Scared Dog Problems - The American Dog Whisperer
Saffy, a five-year-old Pomeranian once confined to a breeding facility in Wisconsin, was terrified of nearly everything when she was...


Pet Pals TV team
Feb 23
Bunnies! What you need to know about pet rabbits
They're so soft and sweet, and maybe you'd like to own one, but do you know what you're getting into? We're talking about bunnies. That's...


Jason Heath
Feb 14
Learn about the Yellow-Billed Kite Bird
More birds are winging their way to you on this show. Amazon John stops by to let a Yellow-Billed Kite perch on Patty's hand! Find out...


Steve Sweitzer
Feb 14
Wounded Warrior Dogs honors K9s injured in service
He's an Ohio artist who is on a mission of healing for veterans and their K9 partners. Steve Sweitzer profiled his 2016 exhibit, Wounded...


Snorkeling with Stingrays and Sharks
Let's do some deep-sea diving and swim with some stingrays and sharks! Sound impossible? Well, that's exactly what John and Ann Craig-...


Maine Coon cats - learn about this bold breed
Do you like big kitties? I mean, REALLY big kitties? KJ our Kitty Correspondent checks out the giants of the domestic cat world, the...


Barney Wood
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,...

WISH-TV Indianapolis
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...

Pet Pals TV team
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...

Pet Pals TV team
Jan 22
Something to crow about - African Pied Crows and Silly Safaris
How much do you know about crows? Amazon John and Meerkat Mel from Silly Safaris introduce two fascinating African Pied Crows — Edgar...


Renee Jameson
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,...


Steve Sweitzer
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...

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...


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...


Steve Sweitzer
Jan 15
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....

WISH-TV Indianapolis
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...

Patty Spitler
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...

WISH-TV Indianapolis
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...


WISH-TV Indianapolis
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...

Tom Dock, Noah's Animal Hospitals
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...

WISH-TV Indianapolis
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,...


Pet Pals TV team
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...

WISH-TV Indianapolis
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...

Patty Spitler
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...


Jason Heath
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...


Pet Pals TV team
Dec 12, 2024
Grateful Rescue celebrates dogs they saved with before and after photos
Pamela Terhune, the owner and founder of the Grateful Rescue, is celebrating the adoption of hundreds of needy pets. Here 's a look at...


Steve Sweitzer
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...


Patty Spitler
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...


Patty Spitler
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,...


Barney Wood
Oct 20, 2024


Barney Wood
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...


Patty Spitler
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...
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