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Penguin Pairs at the Indianapolis Zoo
January 25, 2021
Penguin personalities are on display! Listen in as Meagan Keen from Indianapolis Zoo highlights some fun and informative facts about these flightless birds. Plus: hear all about the same sex penguin pair raising a chick! Also, we'll reveal the formation of Global Initiative on Conservation...headquartered at our Indianapolis Zoo.

Learn about Eskenazi’s Canine Therapy Garden
January 18, 2021
Unique and amazing, just two word to describe the Canine Therapy Garden at Eskenazi Health. The purpose of this outside, enclosed area is to help patients and staff at the Hospital to relax and rejoice in the healing powers of Therapy Dogs. The Garden is to be used by approved Therapy Dogs from the Eskenazi Health network. Patty talks to Shelly Fisher, the Pet Therapy Manager who has tirelessly worked on this project for over 3 years. Woof!

Ruby the Bulldog makes us smile
January 11, 2021
She snorts a lot and makes everyone smile! As the mascot for Senior Living Options with American Senior Communities, Ruby the bulldog is a chunky cherub celebrity. Met her and her human Jessica Friskney as they talk, and snort, about opportunities for people and their pets to live together in senior housing opportunities.

Therapy dogs working during the pandemic
January 04, 2021
Kelsey Burton, Executive Director of Paws and Think, joins Patty to discuss the challenges facing therapy dogs and their handlers during these social-distanced times. Paws and Think's mission is to improve lives through the power of the human-dog connection.

Going cat crazy with KJ
December 28, 2020
Patty chats with KJ, the kitty correspondent for Pet Pals TV. The longtime radio and digital broadcaster recalls her life-long love for cats - and offers advice to all cat owners on caring for their feline friends.

How a dog helped him heal
December 21, 2020
Learn how a dog named Ghost helped Great Day TV reporter/photographer Steve Sweitzer heal and get moving after a bike accident. Learn about the White German Shepherd breed and some of the special challenges of that breed.

Dogs Helping People
December 14, 2020
What's the difference between a service dog, therapy dog and an emotional support dog? Patty chats with Sean Diamond, Director of Training for the Indiana Canine Assistant Network. ICAN trains and places assistant services dogs with adults and children with disabilities.

IndyHumane CEO David Horth on pet adoptions during the pandemic
December 07, 2020
IndyHumane CEO David Horth joins Patty Spitler to discuss the issue of homeless pet adoptions and animal welfare in Central Indiana.

Film festival thrives during pandemic
November 30, 2020
Heartland Film President Craig Prater chats with Patty Spitler on Heartland's success. They chat about Craig's dog, Sophie, and which actress inspired her name.

Finding your pet-friendly home with realtor Nicole Gosser
November 23, 2020
How do you find that dream home for you and your furry family? Local realtor Nicole Gosser shares tips with Patty Spitler and offers advice in this tight real estate market.

Patty profiles Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (FIDO)
November 16, 2020
Patty chats with Darcie Kurtz, the Executive Director for F.I.D.O., Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside. What actions can you take to keep pets safe this winter?

Patty profiles Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (FIDO)
November 16, 2020
Patty chats with Darcie Kurtz, the Executive Director for F.I.D.O., Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside. What actions can you take to keep pets safe this winter?

Indy Dog Whisperer chats with Patty
November 09, 2020
Meet Nathan Lowe, known as the Indy Dog Whisperer. Get advice on communicating better with your furry friend and improving your dog’s behavior.

Podcast: Talking Pet Health with Tom Dock
November 02, 2020
Tom Dock with Noah's Animal Hospitals chats with Patty about holiday food dangers for your pet as Thanksgiving draws near. They also discuss ways to get you and your pet moving to shed those pandemic pounds.
Tom Dock with Noah’s Animal Hospital
November 02, 2020
Tom Dock with Noah’s Animal Hospitals chats with Patty about holiday food dangers for your pet as Thanksgiving draws near. They also discuss ways to get you and your pet moving to shed those pandemic pounds.

Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary founder Pamela Terhune
October 26, 2020
Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary founder Pamela Terhune tells Patty Spitler what’s unique about her 38 acre animal sanctuary in Muncie, Indiana. Learn about their efforts to stop puppy mills and how Grateful Rescue is saving the lives of homeless animals.

Patty welcomes special guest Mimi Pearce
October 19, 2020
Patty Spitler welcomes Mimi Pearce in-Studio. Mimi talks about starting a new chapter with Mimi Pearce Designs, food favorites for the Fall, traveling, designing the right work space at home and Cooper, the family dog.