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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

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Posts tagged rescue

June 22, 2017

 

Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators

When the West Nile Virus struck in 2002, Kathy Hershey leapt into action, creating the Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators, focusing on rehabilitation and release.

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February 12, 2015

 

Pets Alive

Started in 2005, Pets Alive set out to stop the high rates of euthanasia in animal shelters. Today, the spay/neuter clinic serves 24 counties across Indiana.

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January 23, 2014

 

Uplands Peak Sanctuary

Michelle and Mark Pruitt started Indiana's first farm animal sanctuary, providing a 20-acre retreat for neglected animals rescued from across the Midwest.

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November 29, 2012

 

Joe Goes Wild

Weekly Special host Joe Hren visits the Exotic Feline Rescue Center to discover what it takes to keep these big cats happy and healthy!

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February 3, 2011

 

Fire and Ice

The studio heats up with molten glass and fire dancers while outside we're keeping it cool with ice rescue training and the Pokagon State Park Toboggan Run.

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