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My name is Princess Cheese Puff!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $189

This helps Austin Pets Alive! with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Pointer
Color
Brown/Chocolate/White
Age
4 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
43 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
181576

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Princess Cheese Puff: A Sweet Survivor Searching for Her Fairytale Ending

Hello, I'm Princess Cheese Puff!

With a name like mine, you already know I’m a one-of-a-kind girl—and I truly live up to it. I’m a bright, attentive pup who loves taking in the world around me. Whether I'm watching birds from a cozy corner or studying new scents on a walk, I notice everything. My curiosity is endless, and I’m always observing, learning, and figuring things out in my own thoughtful way.

I came from a past that wasn’t very kind to me, so I appreciate people who let me move at my own pace. Once I feel comfortable and safe, you’ll get to see the real me—a playful, loyal, and deeply affectionate companion. I might need a gentle introduction to new faces, but trust me, I’m worth the patience. When I bond with someone, I bond hard.

I’m happiest when life has a good mix of fun and calm. I love treats (seriously—treats are the key to my heart), squeaky toys, and playing fetch until I’m delightfully tired. But I also adore quiet spaces where I can relax and recharge. A peaceful corner, a soft bed, and a human who understands me—that’s my idea of perfection.

If you're looking for a smart, independent, and observant friend who will reward your love with unwavering loyalty, I just might be your girl. Take things slow with me, offer me patience and kindness, and together we can build a beautiful life full of trust, joy, and squeaky-toy symphonies.

You can adopt me—or even foster me—while I wait for my forever home.
Either way, I’m ready to start my next chapter with someone who sees how special I am.

Let’s create memories as unique and sweet as my name—Princess Cheese Puff.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
181576
Contact
Phone
Address
1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Take a look at our Available Dogs page or our Available Cats page, depending on which kind of pet you’re interested in! Make note of a few d

2.

Meet the Pet

Visit our shelter locations every day from 12-6 to meet our on-site animals or get matched with an adoptable pet. New pets everyday!

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

Our application is more like a conversation. Come meet us today!

Additional adoption info

We are open to the public to visit available animals at our adoption locations. Visit us daily for same-day adoption or meet our dogs and cats.

Click the 'adoption inquiry' button in an animal's profile or email adopt@austinpetsalive.org with the name you’re interested in for the next steps on setting up your meet & greet.

If you need help finding the right match email matchmaker@austinpetsalive.org for dogs and catmatchmaker@austinpetsalive.org for cats with a short description of what you’re looking for and what your home environment is like.

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

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.

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