Professionals who care for dogs, cats, birds and other household pets are encountering staff shortages and worker burnout as the industry is seeing an increase in pet care needs.

The scariest night of the year can also be a dangerous one for trick-or-treaters who add their costumed pet to the mix.

At least 10 Indiana shelters are among more than 285 shelters across the country participating in the Empty the Shelters adoption event May 2-8.

A pilot program is helping senior citizens care for their pets.

Indianapolis Animal Care Services hopes to find homes for many dogs and cats during its first ever Pup-kin Patch adoption event this weekend.

Some zoos, including Indianapolis, are giving animals an experimental vaccine to protect against COVID-19. But is a vaccine needed for household pets?

Dr. Mary Kovach is an Indianapolis veterinarian who works with Lap of Love. WFYI's Jill Ditmire spoke with and asked her what this service looks like and why it is important to her.

Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside, FIDO, says it's getting more calls than usual from people who need food for their pets.

Many pet food pantries are in urgent need of supplies. Indiana State Director of the Humane Society of the United States Samantha Morton says those pantries are an essential resource for people hit financially by the COVID-19 crisis who need help feeding their pets.

IndyHumane has experienced an all- time high for fostering and adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic.