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My basic info
Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
Merle/White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
37 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
117894
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Shea Butter is a sweet and spirited young dog who just loves life and is ready to share yours! She's a confident gal who is excited to meet new people and get her ears rubbed.
Shea also enjoys nose kisses and nuzzles, especially when she's sleepy. By the way, she thinks treats are yummy, too! (And can catch them...most of the time.)
This very sweet girl came to the shelter (and right into foster) around 2 months old after a trauma made her incontinent and unable to use her hind legs. She took to her first set of wheels within moments and hasn't stopped zooming since - except when she's ready for a nap.
Shea is carefree and adventurous, interested in checking everything out, and appreciates the outdoors. She thoroughly enjoys mealtimes (she'll make sure you know when it's dinnertime), speeding around in her wheels, and hardcore naps. Her favorite thing? That's a toss-up between chew toys and playing with her foster sibs.
Shea Butter will love a home with pet parents who understand her medical needs but still treat her like any other pup. She'll be a great wheelie exercise buddy and will enjoy doggie housemates.
Contact her fosters to meet this smart, lovable girl today! She's available for foster or adoption.
Shea Butter is a sweet and spirited young dog who just loves life and is ready to share yours! She's a confident gal who is excited to meet new people and get her ears rubbed.
Shea also enjoys nose kisses and nuzzles, especially when she's sleepy. By the way, she thinks treats are yummy, too! (And can catch them...most of the time.)
This very sweet girl came to the shelter (and right into foster) around 2 months old after a trauma made her incontinent and unable to use her hind legs. She took to her first set of wheels within moments and hasn't stopped zooming since - except when she's ready for a nap.
Shea is carefree and adventurous, interested in checking everything out, and appreciates the outdoors. She thoroughly enjoys mealtimes (she'll make sure you know when it's dinnertime), speeding around in her wheels, and hardcore naps. Her favorite thing? That's a toss-up between chew toys and playing with her foster sibs.
Shea Butter will love a home with pet parents who understand her medical needs but still treat her like any other pup. She'll be a great wheelie exercise buddy and will enjoy doggie housemates.
Contact her fosters to meet this smart, lovable girl today! She's available for foster or adoption.
Step one:
Browse our available animals online. Our website has more details on every animal, including any known history with dogs, cats, and kids, as well as individual adoption fees. Visit https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt
Step two:
Using the provided contact form here or on the APA! website, you can send an inquiry on the animal(s) you are interested in.
Step three:
Our adoption team will connect you to the foster home or someone at the shelter location where the animal is currently living to learn more about the animal and potentially set up a visit!
Step four:
After meeting the animal you would like to adopt, instructions for completing the adoption paperwork, scheduling an appointment, and picking up your new family member will be shared with you!
Step one:
Browse our available animals online. Our website has more details on every animal, including any known history with dogs, cats, and kids, as well as individual adoption fees. Visit https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt
Step two:
Using the provided contact form here or on the APA! website, you can send an inquiry on the animal(s) you are interested in.
Step three:
Our adoption team will connect you to the foster home or someone at the shelter location where the animal is currently living to learn more about the animal and potentially set up a visit!
Step four:
After meeting the animal you would like to adopt, instructions for completing the adoption paperwork, scheduling an appointment, and picking up your new family member will be shared with you!
Go meet their pets
Open 7 days a week from 12 PM - 6 PM.
Please inquire through an animal profile or by emailing adopt@austinpetsalive.org if you are interested in meeting one of our available animals.
Town Lake Animal Center
1156 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Cat Adoption Center
3106 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Dog Adoption Center
3118 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
Open 7 days a week from 12 PM - 6 PM.
Please inquire through an animal profile or by emailing adopt@austinpetsalive.org if you are interested in meeting one of our available animals.
Town Lake Animal Center
1156 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Cat Adoption Center
3106 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Dog Adoption Center
3118 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
More about this shelter
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit animal shelter and rescue organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through its American Pets Alive! nationwide education and outreach division.
A leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city, APA! helps more than 10,000 dogs and cats annually in Central Texas and beyond get a chance at the life they deserve.
To learn more about APA!, visit austinpetsalive.org.
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit animal shelter and rescue organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through its American Pets Alive! nationwide education and outreach division.
A leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city, APA! helps more than 10,000 dogs and cats annually in Central Texas and beyond get a chance at the life they deserve.
To learn more about APA!, visit austinpetsalive.org.
