You helped give Nova a future

Nova was dangerously thin and weak when our rescue team found her. With your support behind us, we could act fast and get her the urgent care she needed. Today, Nova is enjoying a very different life.

A tan and white dog wearing a blue RSPCA collar lies on dry grass with its tongue out.

See how far Nova has come, thanks to you

A laughing woman crouches beside a tan and white dog lying on the ground and strokes its head.

She’s brought real happiness to my life. She fits the family so well.

Nova’s new owner, Libby

Nova, a tan and white dog wearing a blue RSPCA collar, lies on dry grass with her tongue out.

A race to help little Nova

When we rescued Nova, she was half the size of her littermates and very weak.

A tan and white dog wearing a blue RSPCA collar lies on dry grass with an orange and blue ball between its front paws.

Thriving with your support

You helped Nova recover and grow stronger than ever. Just look at her go!

You joined the rescue – and helped us reach Nova

A worrying discovery

When Animal Rescue Officer John Woods responded to a report about three puppies in poor condition, he found two very underweight puppies in a crate inside the house. Then he spotted the third, Nova, lying alone in a corner of the kitchen. She was cold and limp, and could barely lift her head. Her condition was much more serious than the other puppies. John quickly got all three into his van and rushed them to the nearest vet.

A team ready to act

At the vet’s, the team examined the puppies. Thankfully, the other two weren’t as seriously unwell, but Nova needed intensive treatment. Four members of the veterinary team worked to stabilise her, warming her and giving her fluids.

She then needed round-the-clock monitoring at a veterinary hospital, where she received further treatment, including a blood transfusion and help with feeding. For the first 24 hours, her condition remained critical. Then, little by little, she began to respond.

A close-up of a tan and white dog tilting its head, with its tongue out and an orange and orange ball between their paws.

There for Nova throughout her recovery

The care Nova needed next

After seven days of veterinary care, Nova was well enough to leave the hospital and continue recovering in our care, in a foster home. With good food, ongoing treatment and positive interactions with people and other dogs, she made steady progress.

The perfect match

When Libby heard about Nova and saw photos of her transformation, she knew she wanted to meet her. They got to know each other on walks, and when Nova met Libby’s other dog, Skye, the pair clicked straight away.

Before Nova went home, our team prepared Libby to continue building up Nova’s strength, starting with shorter walks and hydrotherapy. Today, Nova loves running around outdoors and is a much-loved member of the family.

Thank you for joining the rescue and helping us be there for animals like Nova.

Did you know?

Dogs have more than 18 muscles in each ear! They can tilt and rotate their ears to help them pinpoint where different sounds are coming from.