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German Shepherd Dog

Nova

Adult·Female·Large

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About Nova

Nova is one of the lucky dogs participating in our new program, Enduring Service! This program pairs shelter dogs with inmates at the Travis State Jail to complete a 12-week basic training course. Upon graduation, they receive a course certificate of completion and a goodie bag to go home with their adoptive family. Nova is a wonderful, mature dog with a loving heart and a gentle spirit. She's both fun and easy to train, making her a great companion for a variety of homes. Nova enjoys staying active; she loves to run and her favorite game is chase, but she also has a calm, relaxed side and carries herself with a ladylike temperament. She's an excellent walking or jogging partner and walks politely by your side. Nova is smart, loyal, and well-trained. She has mastered basic obedience commands using both voice and hand signals, including sit, stay, down, heel, and more. She is kennel trained and comfortable resting in her crate both during the day and overnight. She even knows a few fun tricks, like roll over! Nova is friendly and enjoys meeting new people and dogs. She may bark to alert you to strangers or unfamiliar situations, but she warms up with time and proper introductions. Once she feels comfortable, her sweet and affectionate personality truly shines. Nova is a loving, loyal girl who is ready to find her forever family—someone who will appreciate her intelligence, energy, and big heart.

Ideal Home

Nova would thrive in a home that appreciates her intelligence, energy, and big heart. She enjoys staying active and is an excellent walking or jogging partner.

Ongoing Health

Nova has been spayed.

Training & Support

Nova has mastered basic obedience commands and is kennel trained. She may bark to alert you to strangers or unfamiliar situations, but she warms up with time and proper introductions.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • Learn more about Nova and how to adopt by selecting the “Get Started” button.

Transporation

Nova is not currently onsite at the shelter. Please contact us through Wags to learn more about her location and transportation options.

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a German Shepherd Dog.

Typical cost to care

$2,260$2,620 /yr

$203/mo

Energy

High

Grooming

3×/week

Shedding

Heavy

Health risk

High

Lifespan

9–13 yrs

Know the breed

German Shepherd Dog

Exercise

90 min/day, Vigorous activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Heavy

Lifespan

9-13 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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