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J.R. And Launa’s Favorite Pictures Of Their Dogs

Today is National Puppy Day. We all have dogs on the show – and wanted to share some of our favorite pictures. J.R.’s dog is Petey.   He is a boarder…

J.R. and Launa with their dogs for National Puppy Day

J.R. and Launa with their dogs for National Puppy Day

Photo credit: Launa

Today is National Puppy Day. We all have dogs on the show - and wanted to share some of our favorite pictures.

J.R.'s dog is Petey.   He is a boarder collie/lab mix dog who is 11 years old.  J.R. adopted him when he was a puppy and he is the best dog.  J.R. doesn't have to use a leash, he just stays by his side.  Petey has been to the radio station many times and has been our guest speaker for the day.  Petey also has his own instagram page.  @country_Pete.

Launa's dog is Louie.  She talks about him all the time.  Launa adopted Louie from Suncoast Animal League when he was just 5 months old.  Louie is the most important person in Launa's life.  Everything revolves around Louie.  Louie is 9 years old and is a black lab mix.  Louie's favorite things to do are play ball in the back yard with the Nerf ball-gun, go for boat rides and take naps.

We are huge supporters of animals on the show. We highlight a dog from the Pet Pal Animal Shelter each week in hopes it will find a home by featuring a dog each week on air and online.

J.R.'s Dog Petey loves to be on the boat

Petey Loves Boat RidesPhoto credit: J.R.

J.R. takes his buddy out on the boat with him.  Petey loves to run on sandbars and swim.

Launa's Dog Louie Loves To Nap

Louie loves to napPhoto credit: Launa

As soon as Launa leaves for work, Louie jumps up and takes her spot on the bed

J.R.'s Favorite Picture Of Petey

J.R.'s Favorite Picture Of PeteyPhoto Credit: J.R.

Petey just has that cute dog face.  So precious and he never does anything wrong.

The Day Launa Brought Louie Home From Shelter

Louie on the day Launa adopted himPhoto credit: Launa

Louie was so cute and so innocent back then...how things changed so quickly.

Petey Is The Best Napper

Does your dog do this to? It's so funny to watch our dogs sleep, especially those who sleep with their arms in weird positions
Petey loves his naps

Louie Loves To Go For A Boat Ride

Louie is a lab, so he loves to jump on the boat with Launa and Paul and go for rides.

Louie loves his boat ridesPhoto credit: Launa
Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.