NOVA

My story

#A5708102 Meet Nova , a dignified 9&#226&#128&#145year&#226&#128&#145old German Shepherd mix lady with a satiny onyx coat and just a whisper of caramel on her forelegs. Her soulful brown eyes tell a story of resilience: she may have had a rough past, but behind her quiet reserve is a soft, loving spirit just waiting to bloom. Though she’s a bit shy at first, Nova warms up quickly and reveals a sweet, gooey core. A smart cookie who knows “sit” and “down,” she’s leash&#226&#128&#145savvy and clearly knows she was rescued - her gratitude shines in every gesture. Nova would thrive as the queen of her castle, ideally as a solo dog in a calm, pampering home where she gets all the love, cuddles, and TLC she deserves. If you’re looking to give a gentle soul her forever fresh start, Nova just might be your heart’s perfect match.     -9 year old black German Shepherd mix -45 pound female - not spayed yet due to her poor body condition, but the shelter can likely help with this! -came to the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center on 6/21/25 as a stray -satiny onyx coat with the faintest hint of caramel on her front legs, and the most soulful brown eyes you’ve ever seen!  -has clearly had a rough time in her past life, but maintains a quiet dignity and soft sweetness that reveal her tender but resilient loving spirit -can be a bit reserved when she first meets you, but warms up quickly and shows off her ooey-gooey core -appears to have been a backyard dog, so really deserves a fresh start indoors where she can be pampered and comfortable for the rest of her years -appears avoidant, but will blossom into her true self with love and care -smart cookie that is good on leash and knows basic commands sit and down, and will definitely KNOW she was rescued - her gratitude and appreciation will very clearly come through -needs to be part of a family, with plenty of love, cuddles, and TLC - ideally as a solo dog, so she can be queen of the household NOVA’S VIDEO:  https://youtube.com/shorts/ekSfnruPuS0 For more information, contact volunteer Lor at  lor@unitedhopeforanimals.org ------- United Hope for Animals (UHA) is a volunteer group and does not have a facility for animals.  This pet is part of our Shelter Support Program at the Baldwin Park Shelter. For more information about the pet, the adoption process, or our program please contact the Volunteer Adoption Coordinator listed above. Because animals are adopted/rescued daily, please also check the United Hope for Animals Facebook page to see if an animal is still available OR call the Baldwin Park Shelter at 626-962-3577. When inquiring about an animal, please reference the animal’s ID number. This will enable the volunteer or Baldwin Park employee to locate the status of the pet. Thank you for supporting rescue.July 28, 2025, 4:56 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt NOVA, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.