{"id":404036,"date":"2026-09-18T23:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T23:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/404036\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T23:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T23:00:17","slug":"furry-friday-tailgating-tail-wagging-or-both-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/404036\/","title":{"rendered":"Furry Friday: Tailgating? Tail wagging? or both!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; This week\u2019s Furry Friday pups are all fan-friendly! Which one is your favorite?<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">WCTV and the Tallahassee Animal Service Center team up each week to spotlight four adoptable dogs and help them find their fur-ever homes faster!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Here are the dogs we are featuring on Furry Friday this week:<\/p>\n<p>MEET CASSIE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"This heart-stealing sweetheart will lean in for a snuggle and gently lay her head in your hands.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789772414_477_GYKUXKGE2BHR3PLPT6MJ45X5O4.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>This heart-stealing sweetheart will lean in for a snuggle and gently lay her head in your hands.(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Cassie!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This heart-stealing sweetheart will lean in for a snuggle and gently lay her head in your hands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Cassie soaks up attention and revels in every back scratch or head pat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Cassie will look you straight in the eye and it\u2019s clear this little lady is seeking companionship and connection. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This stray is looking for a soft landing and a family who will pet and pamper her for the rest of her fur-ever! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Cassie at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET JEROME<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Jerome is fun and friendly and has a smile as big as Texas!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789772415_678_5XSXFCNSUBAIXMGAKIVGIGAMX4.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Jerome is fun and friendly and has a smile as big as Texas!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Jerome!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This blue lacy mix is downright dreamy!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Jerome is fun and friendly and has a smile as big as Texas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He loves treats, back scratches, and long walks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Jerome is a perfect plus one and his coat is as shiny as his disposition!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Jerome at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET KING<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"This big boy will sit, stay, speak and more ... and shaking hands is his specialty!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789772416_501_3LWCXXBP55FRLII2PXBRMNSFEU.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>This big boy will sit, stay, speak and more &#8230; and shaking hands is his specialty!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet King!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This German Shepherd is one smart sir!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This big boy will sit, stay, speak and more &#8230; and shaking hands is his specialty!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">King was surrendered by his owner who couldn\u2019t devote enough time to this active, adventurous pup!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">King is hoping his next family will be walking in the door any minute &#8230; a family that has time to play, room to run, and treats aplenty! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit King at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET ANDI<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Andi loves treats and will sit still just long enough to catch one and go!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789772417_14_4H5K3L3CKBAUNGGK7CTJI4O4RQ.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Andi loves treats and will sit still just long enough to catch one and go!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Andi!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">That\u2019s Andi with an \u201ci\u201d!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This sassy sweetheart sports a shiny coat of black and white spots. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">She loves treats and will sit still just long enough to catch one and go!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Andi will also press pause for a quick belly rub!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">But no grass grows under her feet and Andi can\u2019t wait to go on a walk with her new family and explore her new neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Andi 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. to 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 excited to share that two more dogs recently featured on Furry Friday were adopted this week and another one is on his way to a fur-ever family up north!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/07\/24\/furry-friday-meet-samba\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/07\/24\/furry-friday-meet-samba\/\">Samba<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/09\/09\/furry-friday-meet-miyuki\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/09\/09\/furry-friday-meet-miyuki\/\">Miyuki<\/a> and our thanks to their new families! And wishing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/06\/furry-friday-meet-pete\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/02\/06\/furry-friday-meet-pete\/\">Pete<\/a> and his new family warm winters and cool summers! <\/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\/09\/18\/furry-friday-tailgating-tail-wagging-or-both\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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