Nova
Reference Number: 36251
Background: Abandoned
Breed: Staghound X
Gender: Female
DOB: 25/5/2024
Size: Medium-Large
Weight: 23kg
Desexed: Awaiting Desex
Adoption Fee: $401
Requirements:
Must meet all family members
Kids (any age)
Dog social - needs manners
Must meet all dogs in the home
Commands I know:
Sit
Meet Nova,
Looking for a dog who will fit seamlessly into your life, whether it’s a whirlwind of activity or a peaceful retreat? Meet Nova, a sweet, affectionate girl who’s as adaptable as she is lovable!
Nova is a first-time owner’s dream; friendly, outgoing, and always ready to bring love into your home. She’s a social butterfly who loves to engage with her people, making her the perfect doggo for any household, big or small, busy, or relaxed.
Cuddles? Oh, she’s a pro! Nova adores curling up in your lap and will melt under the magic of a good back-leg scratch — she'll even stretch out her leg & point her toes from the pure bliss of those scratches! She’s playful, curious, and always up for fun, but when it’s time to unwind, she knows how to settle down and enjoy some quiet time with you. If you’re looking for a happy, affectionate, and well-rounded dog to bring love and laughter into your life, Nova is your girl!
Ideal Home: Nova is best suited to live in a townhouse, standalone home or on a farm/acreage, with a medium to large yard & high, secure fencing.
Nova would love free access to inside the home on occasion so that she can spend time with her new family & feel loved.
Family: Nova is open to meet kids of any age & has previously lived with kids. She is also fine to live with people who work full-time hours - she is known to entertain herself.
Furry Friends: Nova is open to meet dogs. During her dog assessment, Nova had a loose body & gave big tail wags. She was excited to meet the other dog & both dogs exchanged sniffs, licks & play bows - although Nova just needs to tighten up her manners just a little!
As we cannot test, we are unsure how Nova would go living with or meeting cats/pocket pets. This would be up to the discretion of her new owners.
Training & Development: Nova would benefit from post-adoption training such as training at home to cover basic commands/obedience & while she doesn't always jump, she may sometimes place her paws on you to say hello. Group classes with other dogs would be good too so that Nova can work on her manners around other social dogs while ensuring that her social skills don't get rusty.
With additional training Nova can be the type of dog that you could take to a dog friendly café or social event.
Nova knows her name & she also knows commands such as: sit but she is eager to learn more. She is food motivated, often taking treats gently, so having treats on you during training to mark good behaviour would be an excellent idea, but she may sometimes forget her manners & snatch food from your hand.
We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long & is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.
Play: Nova has mid-range energy needs & would benefit from exercise, play, or walks from 20-60mins a day to keep her healthy & happy. She is playful & loves to play with soft toys.
Nova walks well on lead, but may pull occasionally, when she pulls on the lead she can still be walked without any issues. She can be walked on any walking apparatus.
Staff Comments: Nova loves to crawl up in to your lap & have a cuddle. When in her yard Nova entertains herself by throwing her toys around & catching then. She is a sweet girl who deserves to best home!
Post Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.
