My name is Nova!

Nova is an approximately 1-year-old, 37-lb spayed female with a calm confidence and an unusually strong sense of social awareness. She’s the type of dog that reads the room and responds appropriately without needing much guidance.

In her foster home, Nova thrives on a predictable routine. She starts her mornings with breakfast, followed by a neighborhood walk where she shows excellent leash manners and easygoing behavior around people and dogs. She’s comfortable engaging with playful, high energy dogs, but she’s just as content dialing things down for calmer dogs. If another dog is grumpy or uninterested, Nova simply disengages and moves on.

Nova is affectionate without being needy. She enjoys cuddling, pets, and staying close to her people, but she’s also confident and independent. She does well both crated and free-roaming, settles easily when left alone, and has had no accidents or destructive behaviors in her foster home.

She knows basic commands, enjoys training, and clearly likes having her brain engaged. Nova would be happy in a home that includes regular walks, enrichment, and some mental challenge, whether that’s training, games, or active canine companions. While she’s adaptable, she would not be a great fit for a very sedentary household with little daily activity.

Nova appears dog social across a wide range of sizes and play styles. She currently lives with multiple male dogs of different personalities and navigates those dynamics really well. Based on her interest in small animals outdoors, a cat-free home is likely the safest match.

Nova is healthy, spayed, and up to date on vaccines. She’s petite, soft-coated, and even more charming in person! She’s the kind of dog who makes life easy, and would be a wonderful companion for someone who enjoys getting out and sharing their routine with a dog.