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What's New Pussycat?

Even though I grew up with dogs in the house, my father's dogs, when I became an 'adult' (of sorts) I always fancied cats. They suited my lifestyle better. For over 30 years in mainstream media broadcasting, I was always traveling. Even when I was in town, 12 hour days

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Added by Patty on March 8, 2010 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

More Reasons Why We Love Them

I came home tonight after a grueling yet productive day and realized I had some clothes strewn on the floor upstairs, and there was some paper left on the floor in the den from something I had written and discarded, and 2 water bottles in another room in the corner.

Why am I admitting that I had a 'sloppy' day?

To illustrate a point...Louie, my Berner, doesn't care a whit. (Neither do the 4 kitties!)

Dogs and cats don't mind if you are messy, in fact, they

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Added by Patty on March 3, 2010 at 9:10pm — 2 Comments

Indy cat show at Fairgrounds this weekend!

Here's a link to my Indystar.com blog about my friends, Dee Johnson and Connie Roberts, who will bring a prize-winning Siamese to the CFA cat show this weekend:

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Added by Rita Rose on March 3, 2010 at 2:11pm — 3 Comments

Rabies Remains Relevant

Out of sight, out of mind is how the old adage goes, but this is not a safe attitude to possess when it comes to a nearly 100% fatal infection like Rabies Virus. Most of us think that the “Old Yeller” days are behind us, and fortunately, cases of pet and human Rabies infection have been dramatically reduced through years of consistent public education and pet vaccination. However, Rabies Virus has not been eradicated, and cases still occur. Wild animals can harbor Rabies Virus and potentially tr… Continue

Added by Erin Zaring DVM on March 3, 2010 at 11:41am — No Comments

Special needs rescue dog seeks sponsors

Please check out my Indystar.com blog about a cute little pregnant Airedale who is facing expensive heartworm care:

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Added by Rita Rose on February 28, 2010 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

Do You Look Like Your Pet?

Do You Look Like Your Pet?

By Dr. Anndrea Kapke

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Added by Dr. Anndrea Kapke on February 21, 2010 at 9:22pm — No Comments

In Memoriam

It is with a heavy heart that I am posting the passing of Daddy the Pitbull. Cesar Millian's long time partner in helping rehabilitate dogs in need.

In Memorial: Daddy the Pitbull

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Added by Indiana Working Dogs on February 21, 2010 at 11:20am — 1 Comment

In my Birthday Suit!

Yes, dear friends, time for yet another of those dreaded 'things' we celebrate, until about age 25. Then the party attitude turns to dismay, denial, then finally acceptance and acknowledgment...kinda like a disease! I'm talkin' bout birthdays!

I KNOW I'm lucky, and frankly surprised, I've lasted 56 years, but..I'm still howling at the moon. ( Not really, I'm generally in bed by 9pm!)

This morning, I am going to go to breakfast with a dear friend, who shares the same birt

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Added by Patty on February 21, 2010 at 9:45am — 4 Comments

Thanks for making us the "Top Dog" in TV ratings!

Sunday, February 14th 11:00am episode

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Added by Pet Pals on February 17, 2010 at 3:45pm — 1 Comment

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Westminster was on last night. What a great way to get to check out the different breeds that are out there. Tons of video on line with all the breeds registered by the AKC. I'm more of an obedience fan but then comformation does let us know about the breeding stock available. This goes nicely with The Indy Winter Classic that was over this past weekend.

To watch the different breed videos you can go to the Westminster Kennel Club

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Added by Indiana Working Dogs on February 16, 2010 at 9:28am — 3 Comments

Susan Boyle and Pebbles won't move to L.A.

Pet's Health Means Susan Boyle Won't Move To Los Angeles

(Animal Radio® Newsroom- February 15, 2010)

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Added by Rita Rose on February 16, 2010 at 9:06am — No Comments

Missing cat returns after 14 years

Neat story, has a pic:

http://www.pawnation.com/2010/02/12/missing-cat-returns-after-14-years/?icid=main|main|dl5|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pawnation.com%2F2010%2F02%2F12%2Fmissing-cat-returns-after-14-years%2F

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Added by Rita Rose on February 15, 2010 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Kiss, Hugs and Pant-Pant...Wags and Purrs...

A quick, but heartfelt and sincere thank you to all who made the latest PetPals TV show a great succcess, this Valentine's Day.

The best way to celebrate a holiday, to my way of thinking, is to give what you can to a cause you support and care about.. I love my pets, and I try to treat all creatures with respect and the dignity that they deserve as little souls on this earth with us. And it's so gratifiying to find so many people who love their critters, too.

I believe we are in

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Added by Patty on February 14, 2010 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

Helping Pets Find Homes

Hi, this is Will from The Animal Den! I wanted to run a proposal by everyone. I have a large mutipurpose room which I would be willing to donate the use of it on Sundays for no charge(free) to any Rescue/Adoption group to hold an adoption event at. The room has its own outside entrance and I even have a large number of conference chairs you could use. Also I would like to say that I would be willing to house any Rescue/Adoption groups pets up for adoption for an extended period of time in my ken… Continue

Added by Will at The Animal Den on February 10, 2010 at 5:01pm — 1 Comment

A Time for Love

Well, it's almost show time again for another Pet Pals episode! We always try to do a show with love and diversity!
This Sunday, February 14th at 11, it's a Valentine Special for the pets we love, on WTHR Channel 13.

Some of our featured stories include an Indy couple who have 2, yes 2! pet min

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Added by Patty on February 9, 2010 at 3:30am — 3 Comments

Veterinary Care

Hi Indy-area Dog and Cat Lovers! Curbside Care Mobile Veterinary Clinic will begin seeing patients April 1, 2010. Our website is frequently updated, so check it out at www.curbsidecare.com - don't forget to sign the guest book! Continue

Added by Erin Zaring DVM on February 4, 2010 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Hendricks County Animal Control and Hendricks County Humane Society Please Help

I tried to volunteer at the Hendricks County Animal Control and was shocked to discover they do not allow volunteers. I am now a member of a group that is working to make changes at Animal Control. We would like to have the Humane Society help Animal Control with volunteers, adoptions, etc. Apparently this is a much more difficult task than I originally thought. A member of the group I joined has created a Facebook page that outlines some of the problems. We are just looking to increase adopti… Continue

Added by RHarlor on January 29, 2010 at 1:38pm — 2 Comments

Top Ten Dogs

The number one registered dog in the American Kennel Club for 2009 was (drum roll, please).....The Labrador Retriever (again) followed by German Shepherd Dog, Yorkshire Terrier, Golden Retriever, Beagle, Boxer, Bulldog, Dachsund, Poodle and Shi Tzu. What about our City of Indianapolis? The Top dogs for around here were: 1. Labrador Retriever 2. German Shepherd Dog 3. Yorkshire Terrier 4. Boxer 5. Golden Retriever Now you can win that bet with your friend over which dog was the most popular. D… Continue

Added by Indiana Working Dogs on January 29, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Top 10 things NOT to feed your pet, including avocados!

http://www.pawnation.com/2010/01/28/aspcas-top-10-pet-poisons-of-2009/?icid=main|main|dl9|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pawnation.com%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2Faspcas-top-10-pet-poisons-of-2009%2F Continue

Added by Rita Rose on January 29, 2010 at 2:47am — No Comments

Consistency

Pick a training method. Any training method and there will be one common theme through them all. Consistency. I train with alot of dogs and people (the people are the hardest) and always communicating with your dog in the same way makes everyone's job easier. Having the words mean the same thing each time along with the same results for following them or not following is paramount in working with your dog. Let's take the command "Come" as an example. If I always want my dog to come when called… Continue

Added by Indiana Working Dogs on January 28, 2010 at 9:43am — No Comments