Meet Etta Place — a walking, breathing comfort item. Emotionally, she’s a cinnamon roll. Spiritually, she’s cheesecake. Vibe-wise? A warm cup of coffee that doesn’t judge you for still being in pajamas at 2pm. Etta is the rare mix of playful and calm, which means she won’t come crashing into your life like a wrecking ball… she’ll gently ease in, test the vibes, and then quietly attach herself to your routine like it was always part of the plan. She’s soothing without being boring, affectionate without being overbearing, and has that cozy, soul-warming presence that makes your house feel like home.
Etta Place is a 5-month-old, 23-lb Lab mix who is basically a cinnamon roll with feelings and a backstory. Etta literally entered the world as a rescue kid. She’s part of our Most Wanted Litter, born safely after we pulled her mama, Belle Starr, off the urgent list at the shelter while very pregnant. She had been adopted, but Etta was recently returned, and what we learned — something we may not have known before, but now we know — is that Etta really thrives with another playful dog to lean on. She takes cues beautifully from canine friends and opens up when she has a buddy showing her that life is safe, fun, and meant to be enjoyed. Sometimes dogs need a dog.
Etta Place is a read-the-room first, invade-your-personal-space later kind of girl. When it comes to other dogs, she likes to assess the vibes like a tiny emotional detective. Once she decides you’re trustworthy? It’s over. She’s all kisses, zero boundaries, and absolutely unaware that personal space is a real concept people care about. Kids? Oh, she’s obsessed. She’s spent time with a four-year-old and immediately decided that this small human was her best friend, life coach, and favorite person. Once she’s comfortable, Etta turns into a playful little sidekick — down for endless games of tag, followed by cuddles and general joyful mayhem. She’s the kind of dog who follows kids around like she’s been assigned to them. Cats are currently an unsolved mystery in Etta’s world. She hasn’t lived with one, but based on her personality, she’d likely bark once or twice, decide she’s made her point, and then move on with her day like a professional. Very “I acknowledged you, we’re good now” energy.
Etta Place is sitting at about a 7 out of 10 on the energy scale, which means she’s fun, playful, and enthusiastic… but not the kind of dog who bounces off the walls for sport. She likes activity, she enjoys adventures, and then — very importantly — she also enjoys turning into a couch potato once her zoomies have been properly handled. Is she an adventure dog or a homebody? Both. She loves yard play, enjoys walks, and could absolutely be a hike girlie once properly socialized. But after she runs out her energy, she transforms into a couch-loving cuddle loaf who would like to be physically touching you at all times. Cardio first, snuggles second. She likes water. She likes toys. She likes joy. She’d be happiest with a securely fenced yard, though she could manage without one if she gets regular exercise and supervised leash walks. Apartment life may be challenging because she has thoughts and feels compelled to share them out loud at times. And yes, she knows commands: sit, down, wait, come, and crate. Not bad for a cozy cinnamon roll who is still figuring out the world but doing her absolute best.
Etta Place is potty trained, but she is still young, which means with regular potty breaks she does great. If you work a long day and push the limits of time and physics, she may remind you that she is, in fact, still a puppy and not a robot. Fair warning. She is perfectly fine with a kennel — as long as it is appropriately sized and stocked with a chew or toy. Barking-wise, she’s generally a casual commentator — mostly just sharing her thoughts about life. However, if she’s in her crate and her dog friends are out living their best lives without her, she will voice her displeasure loudly and repeatedly. FOMO is real. Overall, Etta is a fun-loving puppy who just needs someone willing to give her a chance. She’s still learning, still growing, and still needs ongoing socialization and training. Put in the effort, add love, consistency, and a sense of humor, and she’s going to be a truly great dog. The kind that makes you say, “This is my soul dog and I am so happy I found her.”
So if you’re looking for a cozy, funny, emotionally supportive cinnamon roll of a dog who will read the room, follow your lead, and absolutely flourish with a playful dog sibling — Etta Place is ready to be your girl. If you think you might be The One, fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app so we can send it over to her foster family. No app, no Etta — rules are rules, even for cinnamon rolls. Pickup will be in OKC, so please factor that into your life plans before falling madly in love in the comments.
Etta is ready. All that’s left is you, an application, and a little bit of commitment. We promise she’s worth it. 💛
