{"id":72989,"date":"2025-12-05T21:50:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T21:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/72989\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T21:50:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T21:50:08","slug":"home-for-the-holidays-these-pups-would-love-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/72989\/","title":{"rendered":"Home for the holidays? These pups would love it!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Dozens of shelter dogs would love to find a home for the holidays! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Furry Friday is a collaboration between WCTV and the Tallahassee Animal Service Center designed to get dogs out of their kennels and into the spotlight in hopes of helping them find their fur-ever families, faster!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Here the dogs we are featuring this week:<\/p>\n<p>MEET ROXIE<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Roxie is easy going and affectionate and loves to snuggle up!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5HTW2JUNYBFQLFFM2MHWR66QGE.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Roxie is easy going and affectionate and loves to snuggle up!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Meet Roxie!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Roxie is affectionate and easy going.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">This 9-year-old is looking for a loyal and loving companion who will give her the space and grace to settle in. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">She\u2019s not a fan of kennels or small spaces. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">She *is* a fan of snuggling and leaning in for a double back scratch. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Roxie enjoys the company of cats and dogs and is ready to find a spot on the couch or the porch &#8230; right next to you!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Please visit Roxie at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>Furry Friday: Meet Roxie!MEET GUMBY<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Gumby is a happy hound dog who loves to shake hands, hold hands and he'll even give you a high...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PGHNJW6J4VH7JAEUHPFJH5QTT4.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Gumby is a happy hound dog who loves to shake hands, hold hands and he&#8217;ll even give you a high five!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Meet Gumby!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Hold on to your heart. This happy hound dog is calm and easy going and he loves to show off his impeccable manners. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Gumby can sit, shake and wait patiently for treats. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">He can high-five ya\u2019 and hold your hand. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">This smart boy is eager to learn even more tricks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Gumby is a stray but it\u2019s clear someone loved him and he\u2019s ready to find a family to love him again, rub his long ears endlessly and take him for walks in the woods or just about anywhere. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Please visit Gumby at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET CRYSTAL<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Crystal is ready to find a family that appreciates her for the confident, strong woman she is!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/JMCLBA5NRVD4JJ2F2DL3AX4UOY.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Crystal is ready to find a family that appreciates her for the confident, strong woman she is!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Meet Crystal!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">This two-year-old is no shrinking violet. She is energetic and excited about life! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Crystal has been at the shelter longer than any other dog and she\u2019s so ready to find a family that appreciates her for the confident, strong woman she is.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Crystal loves splashing in kiddie pools.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">She snorts when she\u2019s happy and gets a case of the wiggles waiting for treats! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Please visit Crystal at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>This two-year-old is no shrinking violet. She is energetic and excited about life!MEET MISTY<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Misty is a sweetheart looking for a sweetheart of an owner that can stick by her side for life!\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FQT72NR4O5HFDOFNCSSWDVTMB4.JPG\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Misty is a sweetheart looking for a sweetheart of an owner that can stick by her side for life!(WCTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Meet Misty!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">This two year old is all about trust and companionship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Misty is shy at first, but warms up quickly. Her little tail starts wagging and she\u2019s good to go!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Misty loves treats. She likes to call them \u201ccookies.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Our walk started with Misty cautiously checking out our camera and trying to hide behind and between the legs of Miss Marti, one of the shelter\u2019s best dog walkers. But that didn\u2019t last. The ear rubs were just too good. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Misty is a sweetheart looking for a sweetheart of an owner that can stick by her side for life! <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Please visit Misty at the shelter this weekend!<\/p>\n<p>MEET AND GREET<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start 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\">People can walk through the kennels Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. People 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talgov.com\/animals\/asc-adopt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">available for adoption on the shelter\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CONGRATULATIONS!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">We are excited to share that three more dogs featured on Furry Friday have just been adopted!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2025\/11\/14\/furry-friday-meet-jack\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2025\/11\/14\/furry-friday-meet-jack\/\">Jack<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2025\/11\/05\/furry-friday-meet-jr\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2025\/11\/05\/furry-friday-meet-jr\/\">JR<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2025\/11\/21\/furry-friday-meet-spyro\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/video\/2025\/11\/21\/furry-friday-meet-spyro\/\">Spyro<\/a> and congratulations 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\/2025\/12\/05\/furry-friday-home-holidays-these-pups-would-love-it\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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