Gentle, Mixed-Breed Dog Needs A Home

Imagine being five years old when you have to be taken from the only home you've ever known because your owner is too sick to take care of you anymore

That's what happened to beautiful Princessa, a mixed breed dog who was surrendered to the Popcorn Park Zoo.

You can see the sadness in her eyes, the confusion etched into her face.

"When you meet Princessa, you just want to hug her and tell her to stop looking so sad, everything will be okay," according to a post on the shelter's Facebook page. "Princessa has such a sad and worried look about her and seems to wonder what happened to her life. She lived her life in a home forever, but that's all changed and she's starting over now."

Princessa is around 5. She's a mixed breed, like a little pit bull, a little hound and lots of sweetness.

"She is such a quiet, calm and gentle girl," according to the post. "She is perfectly behaved and while she is shy when she first meets you, within minutes of knowing you, she'll come to you with her tail wiggling, resting her head in your lap and looking for some attention. She is very affectionate and lovable, and just wants to be with you"

Princessa walks well on a leash, takes treats gently and is housebroken. She doesn't mind cats, children and calm dogs.

Please help her smile again. It won't take much. Her file number is 27095

To find out more about adopting Princessa or any other animal, click here.