Nova

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium

About Nova

Woodland, CA

Breed

American Staffordshire Terrier&Pit Bull TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Vaccinated:
Yes

Nova’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Nova's Story

COURTESY POST — Seeking a Loving Home for “Nova” Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025<br/>âš ï ̧ Please note: Nova is not at the shelter. This is a courtesy post to help the owner find a safe and appropriate new home. All inquiries should be directed to the owner, not Yolo County Animal Services.<br/>Meet Nova, a 4-year-old female mixed-breed dog with a beautiful brindle coat and a gentle, affectionate nature. Due to housing challenges, her owners are heartbreakingly looking for a more stable situation where Nova can thrive and receive the love she deserves.<br/>About Nova<br/><br/>Breed: Mixed<br/><br/>Age: 4 years<br/><br/>Color: Brindle<br/><br/>Gender: Female<br/><br/>Spayed: No<br/><br/>Vaccines: Up to date<br/><br/>Crate Trained: Yes<br/><br/>Potty Trained: Unknown<br/><br/>Living Situation: Both indoors and outdoors (prefers to be inside)<br/><br/>Other Pets: Has lived with dogs<br/><br/>Behavior & Temperament<br/><br/>Children: Friendly<br/><br/>Dogs: Has lived with and played well with other dogs<br/><br/>Visitors: Gets excited and may jump on people; enjoys playful interactions<br/><br/>Personality: Shy at first but warms up with time, very loving, enjoys cuddling, and bonds closely with her people<br/><br/>Handling: Allows people to take food and toys without issue<br/><br/>Nova has never bitten anyone and is described as a sweet, affectionate dog who truly enjoys human companionship.<br/>Ideal Home<br/>Nova would do best in:<br/><br/>A stable home environment<br/><br/>A family or individual who can give her time to settle in and build confidence<br/><br/>A home where she can be primarily indoors, close to her people<br/><br/>Someone willing to continue basic training, especially around polite greetings (jumping)<br/><br/>Reason for Rehoming<br/>Due to an unstable housing situation, Nova’s current owners are unable to provide the environment she deserves. This decision is being made out of love and concern for her well-being.<br/>Located in: Woodland, CA<br/>Contact: Elijah / Destiny Desosa-Escobedo — (530) 650-9200 Email: destinyescobedo1308@yahoo.com

COURTESY POST — Seeking a Loving Home for “Nova” Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
âš ï ̧ Please note: Nova is not at the shelter. This is a courtesy post to help the owner find a safe and appropriate new home. All inquiries should be directed to the owner, not Yolo County Animal Services.
Meet Nova, a 4-year-old female mixed-breed dog with a beautiful brindle coat and a gentle, affectionate nature. Due to housing challenges, her owners are heartbreakingly looking for a more stable situation where Nova can thrive and receive the love she deserves.
About Nova

Breed: Mixed

Age: 4 years

Color: Brindle

Gender: Female

Spayed: No

Vaccines: Up to date

Crate Trained: Yes

Potty Trained: Unknown

Living Situation: Both indoors and outdoors (prefers to be inside)

Other Pets: Has lived with dogs

Behavior & Temperament

Children: Friendly

Dogs: Has lived with and played well with other dogs

Visitors

COURTESY POST — Seeking a Loving Home for “Nova” Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
âš ï ̧ Please note: Nova is not at the shelter. This is a courtesy post to help the owner find a safe and appropriate new home. All inquiries should be directed to the owner, not Yolo County Animal Services.
Meet Nova, a 4-year-old female mixed-breed dog with a beautiful brindle coat and a gentle, affectionate nature. Due to housing challenges, her owners are heartbreakingly looking for a more stable situation where Nova can thrive and receive the love she deserves.
About Nova

Breed: Mixed

Age: 4 years

Color: Brindle

Gender: Female

Spayed: No

Vaccines: Up to date

Crate Trained: Yes

Potty Trained: Unknown

Living Situation: Both indoors and outdoors (prefers to be inside)

Other Pets: Has lived with dogs

Behavior & Temperament

Children: Friendly

Dogs: Has lived with and played well with other dogs

Visitors: Gets excited and may jump on people; enjoys playful interactions

Personality: Shy at first but warms up with time, very loving, enjoys cuddling, and bonds closely with her people

Handling: Allows people to take food and toys without issue

Nova has never bitten anyone and is described as a sweet, affectionate dog who truly enjoys human companionship.
Ideal Home

How To Adopt

Nova was listed as Adoptable by Yolo County Animal Services
How can I adopt Nova?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Yolo County Animal Services. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Nova is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Yolo County Animal Services for details on the pet.
When can I meet Nova?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Yolo County Animal Services will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Nova, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Yolo County Animal Services, and they'll be happy to help!
Yolo County Animal Services's Adoption Policy
To check current visiting hours for adoption, go to YoloShelter.org For Dogs: Visits are currently by appointment only, to make an appointment go to YoloShelter.org For Cats/Kittens: Visits are currently open for walk-ins for Cats/Kittens ONLY on Monday - Friday from 10am - 4pm and Saturday 10am - 3pm. This shelter by policy does not hold available animals. 1. Adopters must be 18 years of age (or show proof of emancipation) and show their Govt Issued Photo ID or Passport. 2. Adopter must present proof of current address. This can be obtained by an ID, bill, other piece of mail, or online sites such as banking or Netflix, etc… 3. We strongly encourage everyone in the household to come and meet a new pet and be part of the decision: Please be aware that we may require other members of the household to meet the animal, prior to completing an adoption. 4. If your intention is to adopt a dog and you have a dog(s) at home, please bring them to the shelter so they can meet. An Animal Services staff member will assist you with the meet and greet of pets. For residents of Yolo County, all dogs must be licensed at the time of adoption. 5. This facility reserves the right to deny any adoption based on considerations of the health, safety, and well-being of the animals as well as the health and safety of the adopter(s).

Nova is from Yolo County Animal Services

[Woodland, CA]

Please contact organization for hours
Visits by appointment only
Location
2640 E. Gibson Road Woodland, CA, 95776

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