{"id":281237,"date":"2026-05-22T19:54:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T19:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/281237\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T19:54:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T19:54:37","slug":"furry-friday-summer-break-is-always-better-with-a-new-best-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/281237\/","title":{"rendered":"Furry Friday: Summer break is always better with a new best friend!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Summer break is always better with a new best friend and our Furry Friday dogs this week are ready to share in your family\u2019s summer fun!<\/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 SAMPSON<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Sampson is a boisterous boy who's dreaming of puppy pals and some room to run!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ZLZ67BDMHBCYVHZ44S52LZA2WQ.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Sampson is a boisterous boy who&#8217;s dreaming of puppy pals and some room to run!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Sampson!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This boisterous boy is dreaming of puppy pals and some room to run!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Sampson is silly, sweet and sociable and the key to his heart &#8211; and his best behavior &#8211; is a supply of tasty treats!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Sampson can sit, lie down, whatever it takes &#8230; just keep the treats coming!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He likes long walks, playing ball and palling around with other dogs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Sampson is more than ready to catch a ride home with an active, affectionate family!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Sampson at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET SNUPE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Snupe enjoys sweet talk &amp; back scratches. He has a smile a mile wide and adores stuffed...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/G5EMMY4WO5BS7DJEKGRJ2DVC6M.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Snupe enjoys sweet talk &amp; back scratches. He has a smile a mile wide and adores stuffed animals and car rides!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Snupe!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This sweet boy is right at home in the great outdoors, soaking up the sun and all the sights and sounds Mother Nature has to offer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">With a little coaxing, something tells me Snupe dog would also be the perfect lap dog. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Snupe enjoys sweet talk &amp; back scratches. He has a smile a mile wide and a love of stuffed animals and car rides!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Snupe will look you right in the eye and he\u2019s ready to commit to long walks and a lifetime by your side. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\"> Please visit Snupe at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET LILLIE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Lillie is ready to bring her big smile and plenty of joy to a new home and a new family!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/VLMSZMIU6NCIZCRY6BGYN66OFU.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Lillie is ready to bring her big smile and plenty of joy to a new home and a new family!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet happy-go-lucky Lillie!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This girl has a big smile, a big heart and a gleam in her eyes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Lillie will melt right into your hugs, kisses and scratches and is as happy sprawled out on the couch as she is sprawled out in the shade. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Lillie is easygoing and kid-friendly and is only here at the shelter because her owner could no longer take care of her. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She\u2019s ready to bring her big smile and plenty of joy to a new home and a new family!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Lillie at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET VELVET<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Velvet goes through life with a pep in her step, a smile on her face, and a serious wag in her...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BKN4FIDF3RDWTLWO372H5ZTGSM.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Velvet goes through life with a pep in her step, a smile on her face, and a serious wag in her tail!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Velvet!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This sweet and sassy girl with the adorable gray spot on her eye goes through life with a pep in her step, a smile on her face, and a serious wag in her tail!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Velvet is into TLC &#8211; from head scratches to back scratches &#8211; Velvet says yes, please!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She enjoys long walks and plenty of toys.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Velvet wound up at the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her and she is hoping for a fresh start with a spot on the couch right next to you!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Velvet 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\">We are thrilled to share that four of the dogs recently featured on Furry Friday were just adopted! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/27\/furry-friday-meet-pippa\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/27\/furry-friday-meet-pippa\/\">Pippa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/04\/15\/furry-friday-meet-serina\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/04\/15\/furry-friday-meet-serina\/\">Serina<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/23\/furry-friday-reba\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/23\/furry-friday-reba\/\">Reba<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/04\/15\/furry-friday-meet-serina\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/04\/15\/furry-friday-meet-serina\/\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/05\/13\/furry-friday-meet-badger\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/05\/13\/furry-friday-meet-badger\/\">Badger<\/a> &#8230; 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\/05\/22\/furry-friday-summer-break-is-always-better-with-new-best-friend\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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