Nova

My story

Nova came into the rescue with 3 siblings because their owners were no longer able to care for them. She is a purebred miniature poodle. Her color is called Cafe Au Lait. Nova is the most affectionate and confident of the group. She gets along with most other dogs and seems to like everyone. She craves attention and would like a family where someone is home most of the time. She has probably never lived as an only dog but we would consider giving it a try. She is learning leash manners and is doing well. She would not do well in an apartment as going potty while on leash is probably a ways off into her future. She is very sweet, somewhat needy, smart and very willing and eager to please. Nova is approximately 5 years old and weighs about 14 lbs She is very good to bathe, brush and groom. She was evaluated by Soldiers Best Friend to be trained as a service dog for a Veteran. They admired that she had great temperament, personality, and trainability. However, she was at the age cut off for the program. Like many rescue dogs, we’re not sure how well housetrained Nova is. However, with gentle guidance, consistency, structure, and praise, she should be easy to train. Nova is a coated dog (hair grows continuously) and will require professional grooming every 6–8 weeks. Adoption Fee: $450 This fee includes at least one health exam with our veterinarian while in our care, spay/neuter, all vaccinations (including rabies, as age-appropriate), a pre-adoption professional grooming, and a microchip with lifetime registration at no additional cost. Dogs also leave with a new collar and/or harness, leash, and a gift bag that includes, among other things, a starter bag of the quality kibble currently fed at the rescue. Adoption fees also help us rescue the next homeless or unwanted dog in need. If you would like to be considered for B or any of our wonderful dogs, please complete an application here. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AZST/Dog We review each application carefully. Please understand that we often receive multiple applications for specific dogs, and as a volunteer-run rescue, we may not be able to respond to everyone. All applications remain in our database, so please feel free to reach out if another dog catches your interest. We truly appreciate every applicant and strive to match each dog and family for a happy, successful life together.

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.