3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (380+ words) Only an elite group of gifted word-learner'dogs'can retain the names of hundreds of toys. Scientists know of about'50 such pooches, but they aren't yet sure what's behind their wordy skills. Now, new research is pushing the limits of'what the dogs…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (752+ words) How does a kangaroo escape a petting zoo? It's not the opening line to a dad joke. If you're Chesney the kangaroo, you scale an eight-foot (2 1/2 meter) fence and'go on the lam'for three days, giving your keeper sleepless nights and…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (247+ words) Multiple fire rescue units and officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the University of Florida and even Jack's Wrecker Service were brought in Tuesday to get the 410-pound (186-kilogram) sea cow out of the storm drain in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (280+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " Each and every week, "Pet Pals TV" shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our four-legged and furry friend population. On the latest "Pet Pals TV," host'Patty Spitler'joined News 8s Stacy Schooler and Superior Court Judge Gary Miller,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (194+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " Each and every week, "Pet Pals TV" shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our four-legged and furry friend population. On the latest "Pet Pals TV," host'Patty Spitler'was joined by Dawn Benefiel, the executive director of Indy…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (145+ words) Pet Pals TV: Pet photographer Ellie Sophia Brown marks 10 years in business'WISH-TV INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " Each and every week, "Pet Pals TV" shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our four-legged and furry friend population. "I think the most common…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (284+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " Indy Humane and FIDO Indy have partnered to expand spay and neuter services for pets in Indianapolis after receiving a $7, 500 grant. The organizations are now raising funds to match the grant from Operation Pit Stop and increase access…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (376+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " A K-9 handler with the Frankfort Police Department is under investigation after being accused of interacting with his K-9 partner cruelly. The Lebanon Police Department received the initial complaint on Saturday when responding to an animal abuse call. When speaking…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (200+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " Robert W. Shumaker has taken a leave of absence as president and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo. David Hosick, director of the zoo's public relations, told News 8 that he was unable to share any additional information on Shumaker's absence....

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (257+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " The President and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo, Dr. Rob Shumaker, has stepped down from his role, according to a release sent by the zoo on Monday. News 8 previously reported in February that Shumaker took a leave of…...