{"id":190079,"date":"2026-03-13T11:51:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/190079\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:51:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:51:09","slug":"these-pups-are-hoping-to-be-your-good-luck-charm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/190079\/","title":{"rendered":"These pups are hoping to be your good luck charm!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; There are dozens of adoptable dogs hoping to get lucky with a new fur-ever family just in time for St. Patty\u2019s Day! <\/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 BANJO<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Banjo will sit for treats but doesn\u2019t sit for long, he\u2019s ready to run when you are!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/XFF3AXYEIBHJRFY2QIVK4X7YVI.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Banjo will sit for treats but doesn\u2019t sit for long, he\u2019s ready to run when you are!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Banjo!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">It\u2019s not often you\u2019ll find an Akita at the shelter, but this handsome handful is here and ready for a fresh start! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Apparently, he was too much of a handful for his previous owner, so he is looking for a family that appreciates his puppy-like energy and playful spirit! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He is into chasing squirrels, playing ball, and a good game of tug of war!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Banjo will sit for treats but doesn\u2019t sit for long, he\u2019s ready to run when you are!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Banjo at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET DALE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Dale used to be tethered outside day and night so she\u2019s excited to find a family who will make...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7RX56FJVURCDBED3FTSHW5HH2E.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Dale used to be tethered outside day and night so she\u2019s excited to find a family who will make her part of the family!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Dale!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This gregarious, tail-wagging girl is ready to explore a whole new world!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She used to be tethered outside day and night so she\u2019s excited to find a family who will make her part of the family and embrace her with hugs, kisses and scratches!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Dale can be shy around new people and hasn\u2019t really been on many car rides or adventures, but she is ready to start!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Dale is looking for a family that\u2019s patient and kind who will help her to come out of her shell and shine! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Dale at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET KAI<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Kai loves rubber balls, prefers sleeping under the bed, and has a taste for Pedigree dog food!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/C7O3KTVOCJDFTPVUQCIOGH44AU.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Kai loves rubber balls, prefers sleeping under the bed, and has a taste for Pedigree dog food!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Kai!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This luxurious looking retriever will mesmerize you with her shiny coat and sparkling eyes &#8211; one blue one and one brown one!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Kai is a flat coated retriever who wound up at the shelter when her family moved. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She is playful and friendly. She loves rubber balls, prefers sleeping under the bed, and has a taste for Pedigree dog food!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Kai is looking for an active affectionate family who will be her fur-ever family. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Kai at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET SNOW<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Snow is into bird watching, squirrel gazing and joining you on your next outdoor adventure!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/QKP2IXKW5BGKNGAQTHDYXXLGT4.jpg\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Snow is into bird watching, squirrel gazing and joining you on your next outdoor adventure!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Snow!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Snow came into the shelter just ahead of Tallahassee\u2019s big snowstorm last year. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He\u2019s been in foster care for awhile but is back at the shelter in hopes that someone will spot him and find him irresistible!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Snow would love to have a family of his own with lots of squeaky toys and a human who likes to play fetch! A few squirrels to chase would also be nice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">His other favorite activity is lounging on the couch right next to you and binge watching his favorite channel &#8211; Bird TV. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Snow has been waiting a very long time for his fur-ever family, perhaps they\u2019re watching Furry Friday right now! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Snow 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talgov.com\/animals\/asc-adopt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.talgov.com\/animals\/asc-adopt\" target=\"_blank\">shelter\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CONGRATULATIONS!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Unfortunately we have no new Furry Friday adoptions to report this week. 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