{"id":208793,"date":"2026-03-27T20:19:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/208793\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T20:19:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:19:12","slug":"let-a-new-friendship-blossom-with-these-adorable-pups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/208793\/","title":{"rendered":"Let a new friendship blossom with these adorable pups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; It seems every tree and flower is in bloom these days. Why not enjoy the greenery this spring with a new best friend? <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">WCTV and the Tallahassee Animal Service Center team up each week to spotlight 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 BLUE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Blue is a bundle of positive energy ready to meet his new family!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FJ6LIWMNUVDSHKNELJZV7L4HE4.jpeg\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Blue is a bundle of positive energy ready to meet his new family!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Blue!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This Catahoula Leopard Hound and Boxer mix is a bundle of positive energy. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He was adopted once from the shelter, but his owner moved and brought him back. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Now two years old, he\u2019s hoping to find a forever home. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He has one blue eye and one brown eye. And his smile melts any heart. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He\u2019s got plenty of love to give and he loves a good walk. He can play for days!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He\u2019ll do anything for a tasty treat. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He has experience with kids, and he\u2019s house and crate trained. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">If Blue is curing your blues, meet him at the shelter this weekend! <\/p>\n<p>MEET NANI<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Nani will melt your heart with her Phantom of the Opera look!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4UZSPT6A4VCORLZIZR4HDRKQAM.jpeg\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" \/>Nani will melt your heart with her Phantom of the Opera look!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Nani! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This three-year-old Australian Cattle Dog Mix has a beautiful coat and can\u2019t wait for it to grow back. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She was a stray, but has the manners of a gentle dog ready for a loving family. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She\u2019s charismatic and friendly. Oh, and she\u2019s incredibly photogenic. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Nani might need to meet any other dog at home before moving in, but don\u2019t blame us if you fall in love with her right away!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Visit Nani- and her adorable Phantom of the Opera look- this weekend at the shelter.<\/p>\n<p>MEET MANDY<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Sweet, shy Mandy is the perfect size and can't wait to meet her new BFF.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7B7ELHN7UJCRXIL3SEXWJEHC7A.jpeg\" width=\"980\" height=\"644\" \/>Sweet, shy Mandy is the perfect size and can&#8217;t wait to meet her new BFF.(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\"> Meet Mandy!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This shy, sweet girl is eager to find a home after her previous owner surrendered her. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She\u2019s the perfect size and is a year-and-a-half old. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She walks with a springy pep in her step when exploring the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She also doesn\u2019t mind a good head scratch. She just might need to warm up to you first. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Her confidence will only grow once she finds a loving owner. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Visit Mandy at the shelter this weekend! <\/p>\n<p>MEET MACHO<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"If you\u2019re patient and can give him time to build some confidence, you\u2019ll fall in love with is...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/XLGPHCRSI5GUPNZF6ENCL2BZ4U.jpg\" width=\"980\" height=\"1306\" \/>If you\u2019re patient and can give him time to build some confidence, you\u2019ll fall in love with is playful attitude and expressive eyes.(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Macho! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This manly man is actually a gentle soul. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He\u2019s about a year and a half old. He came to the shelter with his mom after their family\u2019s landlord wouldn\u2019t allow them to stay. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He\u2019s good with kids and other dogs. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He just might need some time to get to know you. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">If you\u2019re patient and can give him time to build some confidence, you\u2019ll fall in love with is playful attitude and expressive eyes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Visit Macho this weekend at the shelter! <\/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>CONGRATULATIONS!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">We are excited to share that two more dogs recently featured on Furry Friday were adopted this week! Congrats to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/30\/furry-friday-meet-prince\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/30\/furry-friday-meet-prince\/\">Prince<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/25\/furry-friday-meet-laddie\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/25\/furry-friday-meet-laddie\/\">Laddie<\/a> and 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\/03\/27\/furry-friday-let-new-friendship-blossom-with-these-adorable-pups\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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