{"id":171822,"date":"2026-02-27T18:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/171822\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T18:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:58:09","slug":"dog-walkers-dog-lovers-unite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/171822\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog walkers, dog lovers unite!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Dog walkers and dog lovers unite! This week\u2019s Furry Friday dogs are all active and affectionate &#8230; with the exception of little Laddie, he\u2019s into relaxing!<\/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 PIPPA<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Pippa has expressive eyes and exquisite ears to take in all the sights and sounds.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/THWVE6V3I5BXHHAXMTCHORA5WM.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Pippa has expressive eyes and exquisite ears to take in all the sights and sounds.(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Pippa!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This spirited sweetie loves to be out and about. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Pippa has expressive eyes and exquisite ears to take in all the sights and sounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This princess is so affectionate! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Pippa loves hugs and kisses and when there are treats in play, she does her very best to remain patient and stay seated!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Pippa at the shelter this weekend. She can\u2019t wait to land a loving family of her own!<\/p>\n<p>MEET LADDIE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"This is all Laddie dreams of ... love, laps and belly rubs!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SMIWGW4U6RFRRBD4IOQASHDJJY.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>This is all Laddie dreams of &#8230; love, laps and belly rubs!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Laddie!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This one pegs the cuteness meter!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Laddie likes being carried and was so afraid that we had to carry him across the street. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Once we got there, he walked for approximately eight seconds before flopping down in a blanket of leaves and soaking up the dappled sunlight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This is all Laddie dreams of &#8230; love, laps and belly rubs! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The chance to close his eyes and enjoy being a dog. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">If you\u2019d like to scoop up Laddie and snuggle him for a lifetime please visit him at the shelter this weekend! <\/p>\n<p>MEET LOLA<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Lola is looking for an endless supply of treats and room to run!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DAN2VJYGTBCODER6NSXYHZ6JXU.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Lola is looking for an endless supply of treats and room to run!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Lola!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The three year old German shepherd mix is looking for an endless supply of treats and room to run. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Lola so wants to be part of a family again and this time, she\u2019s got her paws crossed for a big backyard and an active, affectionate family who will embrace her busy side!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Lola comes with plenty of energy and plenty of manners and she\u2019s ready to bless your house with both!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Lola at the shelter this weekend or find a link on our website to learn more about adopting her!<\/p>\n<p>MEET MARLEY<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Marley never misses the chance to sneak in some hugs and kisses and treats!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/34LAB352ZFDARESI76FKUAYSBY.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Marley never misses the chance to sneak in some hugs and kisses and treats!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Marley!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He is active and affectionate and one of those dogs where you can\u2019t see him shine until he gets out of that kennel and has a chance to exhale &#8230; and relax!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Marley likes to keep it moving, but he knows his manners and never misses the chance to sneak in some hugs and kisses and treats!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Somebody out there has gotta love this dog with his big smile and ever-wagging tail!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Marley at the shelter this weekend! <\/p>\n<p>MEET AND GREET<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | 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 available for adoption on the shelter\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>CONGRATULATIONS!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">We are excited to share that three more dogs recently featured on Furry Friday have just been adopted! Our congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/18\/furry-friday-meet-quan\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/18\/furry-friday-meet-quan\/\">Quan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/30\/furry-friday-meet-klaus\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/30\/furry-friday-meet-klaus\/\">Klaus <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R9KMJNZT9OQ\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R9KMJNZT9OQ\">Sir <\/a>&#8211; who was ultimately adopted by his foster family. Our congratulations and thanks to their families and our best wishes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/28\/furry-friday-meet-pepper\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/28\/furry-friday-meet-pepper\/\">Pepper<\/a> &#8211; she was rescued and is headed north with the promise of a fur-ever family there!<\/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\/27\/furry-friday-dog-walkers-dog-lovers-unite\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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