Pet Pals

FORT MYERS, Fla.- It’s Tuesday and that means it’s time for our Pet Pals segment.

Joining us is Dr. Whitney Whitford from the Animal Medical Center of Lehigh Acres.

To adopt an animal, call the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239-332-0364.

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