{"id":423221,"date":"2026-10-09T12:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/423221\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T12:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:10:09","slug":"furry-friday-high-fives-to-everyone-who-adopts-a-shelter-pup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/423221\/","title":{"rendered":"Furry Friday: High fives to everyone who adopts a shelter pup!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; A beagle-lab mix named Benjamin is offering free high fives to anyone who adopts him or a friend from the shelter!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">WCTV and the Tallahassee Animal Service Center team up for Furry Friday to get dogs out of their kennels and into the spotlight in hopes of helping them find fur-ever homes, faster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Here are the dogs we are featuring this week:<\/p>\n<p>MEET DAHLIA<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Don\u2019t let Dahlia\u2019s regal demeanor fool you - she is always ready to play!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/KKLC2MEYSNFXNCWJG6OWQXDDKI.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Don\u2019t let Dahlia\u2019s regal demeanor fool you &#8211; she is always ready to play!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Dahlia!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The people\u2019s princess is what they call her here. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">A terrier mix &#8211; this pup is elegant, refined and sits up oh so straight. And she\u2019s always sporting her black and white speckled socks!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">But don\u2019t let Dahlia\u2019s regal demeanor fool you &#8211; she is always ready to play! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Dahlia connects quickly and is ready to fall in love with a family that\u2019s ready to fall in love with her! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Dahlia at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET BENJAMIN<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Benjamin is into belly rubs, so get ready for him to lie down and roll over!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2A535LHQNBBLBGZDRRGM75AKT4.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Benjamin is into belly rubs, so get ready for him to lie down and roll over!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Benjamin!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Sweet Benjamin!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This lab beagle mix is into ear rubs and belly rubs and as soon as he trusts you, get ready for him to lie down and roll over!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Benjamin digs holding hands and his tousled golden locks and toothy white smile will melt your heart!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He is an easy going guy who walks with his nose to the ground and his tail in the wind. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please meet Benjamin at the shelter this weekend and take home your new best friend! <\/p>\n<p>MEET MIDNIGHT<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Midnight loves treats and toys and has been known to get an occasional case of the zoomies!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/OY7WB7ADS5DRPCCEIGSGM47BOM.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Midnight loves treats and toys and has been known to get an occasional case of the zoomies!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Midnight!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This handsome fella may have hung the moon and stars!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He is happy and happy go lucky. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Ready to play &#8230; ready to run &#8230; ready to join you on your next adventure!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Midnight loves treats and toys and has been known to get an occasional case of the zoomies! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">But this lab mix with the shiny black coat has a soft side too &#8211; he glances back often, looks right at you and just wants to be near you! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Midnight at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET CANYON<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"This little lady is all chocolatey goodness!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2XEVPNHDMJEFLHKRMM3RPUMSQQ.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>This little lady is all chocolatey goodness!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Meet Canyon!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This little lady is all chocolatey goodness!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The lab mix is the perfect plus one for a brisk walk or a casual stroll. Canyon is happy to lead the way!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The two-year-old is ready to join you wherever you\u2019re going or whatever you\u2019re doing!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Canyon adores TLC! An extended ear rub, head massage, back scratch &#8230; it\u2019s all worth a tail wag!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Please visit Canyon at the shelter this weekend and check out her creamy cocoa coat for yourself!<\/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 three of the dogs recently featured on Furry Friday were just adopted! and two more are headed north with the promise of fur-ever families there!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/07\/furry-friday-meet-diamond\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/01\/07\/furry-friday-meet-diamond\/\">Diamond<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/08\/26\/furry-friday-meet-daisy\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/08\/26\/furry-friday-meet-daisy\/\">Daisy <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/09\/02\/furry-friday-meet-happy\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/09\/02\/furry-friday-meet-happy\/\">Happy <\/a>and congratulations to their new families! And wishing safe travels, warm winters and cool summers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/09\/23\/furry-fridays-meet-asiago\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/09\/23\/furry-fridays-meet-asiago\/\">Asiago<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/05\/06\/furry-friday-meet-gobie\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2026\/05\/06\/furry-friday-meet-gobie\/\">Gobie<\/a>! <\/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\/10\/09\/furry-friday-high-fives-everyone-who-adopts-shelter-pup\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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