{"id":162523,"date":"2026-02-20T12:48:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/162523\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:48:13","slug":"smooches-with-more-pooches-please","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/162523\/","title":{"rendered":"Smooches with more pooches please!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; More than two dozen dogs and eight cats were adopted during last weekend\u2019s Smooches with Pooches event- including three dogs featured on Furry Friday just last week!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">WCTV and the Tallahassee Animal Service Center team up each week to shine a spotlight on four adoptable dogs in hopes of helping them find their fur-ever homes, faster!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Here are the dogs we are featuring this week:<\/p>\n<p>MEET QUAN<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Quan covers plenty of ground with his little legs and is quite the social butterfly!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7ITG7VCEYRG7HHPYFJ57O4VNBM.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Quan covers plenty of ground with his little legs and is quite the social butterfly!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Meet Quan!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">This lab-basset hound mix is into speed walking and following his nose! So many smells, so little time!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Quan covers plenty of ground with his little legs and is quite the social butterfly! He has lots of dog friends and people friends and would love to do life with both by his side!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Quan isn\u2019t into kennels or being cooped up. He loves to play and is hoping his active, affectionate fur-ever family is right around the corner!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Please visit Quan at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET YURI<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Yuri is an avid outdoorsman who likes long walks and extended snuggles!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ATPRLR6CEVCRTPI4IHFBCRGHME.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Yuri is an avid outdoorsman who likes long walks and extended snuggles!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Meet Yuri!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">This fine fella loves nothing better than to get out of his kennel and into the sweet sunshine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">It makes him feel like a whole new man! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Yuri likes fresh air and the feel of grass beneath his feet. The avid outdoorsman likes long walks and extended snuggles. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">The two year old has a luxurious coat and ultra expressive yes to match!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Yuri is looking for a active, affectionate family with a little patience, a lot of heart and a whole lot of backyard where he can relax and be his best self!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Please visit Yuri at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET WHISPER<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Whisper has been waiting for her fur-ever family since October.  She's more than ready to go...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6TOMVK6ZW5D5DNHDT4RTVV2DGA.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Whisper has been waiting for her fur-ever family since October.  She&#8217;s more than ready to go home with you! (WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Meet Whisper!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This caramel cutie is a natural beauty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Whisper likes calm, cool people and really digs the sights, sounds and smells of the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Long walks, bird watching, squirrel chasing &#8211; she\u2019s up for all of it!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">But Whisper definitely has a soft side. She likes being snuggled and carried.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Whisper has been waiting a long time for her fur-ever family. Her brother was adopted soon after they arrived at the shelter in September, but Whisper is still there. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She\u2019s hoping her dream family is out there right now watching Furry Friday!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Please visit Whisper at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET MISTY<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Misty is a sweetheart looking for a sweetheart of an owner that can stick by her side for life!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FQT72NR4O5HFDOFNCSSWDVTMB4.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Misty is a sweetheart looking for a sweetheart of an owner that can stick by her side for life!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Meet Misty!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">This two year old is all about trust and companionship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Misty is shy at first, but warms up quickly. Her little tail starts wagging and she\u2019s good to go!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Misty loves treats. She likes to call them \u201ccookies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Our walk started with Misty cautiously checking out our camera and trying to hide behind and between the legs of Miss Marti, one of the shelter\u2019s best dog walkers. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">But that didn\u2019t last. The ear rubs were just too good.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Misty has been wagging and waiting at the shelter since October. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She\u2019s looking for a sweetheart of an owner that can stick by her side for life!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Please visit Misty at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET AND GREET<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">You can meet these dogs and dozens more awaiting adoption at the Tallahassee Animal Service Center. It\u2019s located across from Tom Brown Park at 1125 Easterwood Drive in Tallahassee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">You can walk through the kennels Tuesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and can also visit by appointment the rest of the week from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Check out all the dogs and cats <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talgov.com\/animals\/asc-adopt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">available for adoption on the shelter\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CONGRATULATIONS!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">We are excited to share that four more dogs recently featured on Furry Friday have just been adopted! Our congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/09\/furry-friday-meet-bubby\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/09\/furry-friday-meet-bubby\/\">Bubby<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/11\/furry-friday-meet-diesel\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/11\/furry-friday-meet-diesel\/\">Diesel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/11\/furry-friday-meet-legacy\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/11\/furry-friday-meet-legacy\/\">Legacy <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/11\/furry-friday-meet-true\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/11\/furry-friday-meet-true\/\">True<\/a> and our thanks to their new families!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/02\/20\/furry-friday-smooches-with-more-pooches-please\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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