Nova is a 2 year old German Shepherd Dog in Erwin, TN, who needs $1,000 for Foot Amputation.

Nova came into my life in December 2025 from the Las Vegas Animal Shelter, a quiet, gentle soul who somehow felt like home from the very first moment. They said she needed me, but I know the truth is I needed her more. Her name came to me that first night—she curled up beside me, looked up with those soft, knowing eyes, and it felt like a light had sparked in the dark. A nova, sudden, bright

While we were homeless in Nevada, Nova and my husband were hit by a car. She suffered severe injuries to her foot, and despite ongoing care since returning to Tennessee, it hasn’t healed. Veterinarians now say the damage is too extensive, and her foot will need to be amputated to relieve her pain and help her heal. The doctors at All Tails clinic in Jonesboro have done a great job

Nova has this gentle way of knowing when someone needs her—she’ll quietly press against you, like she’s holding you together. She follows us everywhere, always close, always watching. With my husband, she’s playful and protective; with me, she’s my calm in the chaos—my heart on four paws.

Since returning to TN, Nova’s injured foot hasn’t healed and now must be amputated at All Tails Vet Clinic. I’m unemployed and job hunting with no callbacks, Zack works part-time, and we’re currently staying with a friend in JC