This is Nova!
Nova
Nova is a rescue. She was listed to be killed a few days ago in San Bernardino, along with another dog Prince, but a Ventura County organization called All For Love Animal Rescue picked them up and brought them back to a shelter in Santa Paula where they were checked and treated by a vet. Nova has mange which is treatable and not contagious but makes her very itchy. Prince had an eye injury caused by another dog in San Bernardino.
Nova in her cozy crate
However, soon after the vet check, Prince came down with pneumonia and succumbed to it yesterday. Nova went to the vet to make sure was not also sick, was given meds just in case, but was not allowed back to the shelter in case she was contagious.
Nova recently had pups, and her ribs are showing too
That’s where I came in. I’ve rescued and helped with several emergencies with their dogs, so they called me and of course I said yes. So that is how Nova came into my life.
Nova exploring her new neighborhood
I was notified in the afternoons, and so had some time to prepare the house for our new guest: crate, pillows, food, toys. Nova arrived at dinner time, and we soon learned that while very smelly, she’s a sweet soul, gentle on the leash, no interest in chasing the cat, hungry for food and affection, only 50#. Her stress related skin condition will heal with care and attention. Amazing that she was going to be killed at the San Bernadino shelter just a few days ago which is so heartbreaking because she is such a dear dog, so young but recently had puppies. No idea what her backstory is but she’s said to be good with other dogs.
Here’s to Nova finding her forever family!
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What a sweet girl! I’m so glad she will have a second chance with your family. 😊
Yes she is! And she is doing so much better post bath! The mange is so nasty and makes her fur all cruddy and now most of the crud has been washed away thanks to the help of another volunteer!