Of all the heartbreaking stories of abandoned dogs I’ve come across, Nova’s journey stands out as one of the most gut-wrenching.
This sweet boy was cruelly discarded, and tossed into a dumpster like he was nothing. Scared, confused, and left all alone, Nova waited for someone to come along and show him a little kindness.
But what he received was so much more than just a rescue. Nova found a family who not only gave him a second chance but also made sure his previous owner knew that Nova was now living his best life.
Life Was Tough on Nova
It all began when a passerby stumbled upon Nova in the dumpster. At first, they couldn’t believe what they were seeing. Covered by a tarp, Nova was hiding a large, infected wound that had caused his leg to swell painfully.
Without hesitation, the person rushed him to the vet, and soon after, the amazing team at PAWS Chicago took him in.
Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, Nova’s leg couldn’t be saved. The infection had done too much damage, and an amputation was the only way to prevent the spread of sepsis.
“Nova was found in a dumpster with a large, severely infected wound. The infection has done so much damage that he would need an amputation before his body went into sepsis,” PAWS Chicago stated in an Instagram post.
And as if that wasn’t enough, Nova was covered in scars and cuts, signs of the abuse and neglect he’d suffered. Yet, despite all of that, Nova still had a heart full of joy and love.
“His first day post-op, Nova was already hamming it up. This little trooper was launching himself into laps, jumping up for pets, throwing his toys around, and scarfing down food,” the rescue noted.
It didn’t take long for Nova’s irresistible personality to win over a loving family. He was soon adopted and began his new life with his buddy Omar, another dog in the household.
A Message for Nova’s Former Owner
Since his adoption, life has been nothing short of wonderful for Nova. He and Omar are inseparable, and his new family constantly reassures him that his days of suffering are far behind him.
They even began posting updates about Nova’s new life, sending subtle but powerful messages to his former owner. In one of the videos, they showed Nova happily lounging on his brand-new dog bed, complete with a matching quilt.
“Dad bought me a matching quilt for my own bed,” read the caption.
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Nova doesn’t miss a thing now. Despite everything he’s been through, his new family makes sure his life is as comfortable and happy as possible.
Sure, there are challenges – Nova is now a special-needs dog and simple tasks like walking or climbing onto the couch can be difficult. But that doesn’t stop him, and it certainly doesn’t stop his family from giving him the best life imaginable.
Recently, Nova had the chance to visit the beach for the very first time. In one of their latest TikTok videos, his family sent yet another heartfelt message to his former owner:
“To whoever put me in a dumpster to be thrown away, guess what? I’m discovering the world outside my dumpster is beautiful, and today dad took me to the beach.”
Nova’s incredible resilience, along with the unwavering love from his new family, is proof that even after the worst experiences, there’s always hope for a brighter future.
Now, with his every need met and his heart full of love, Nova’s only job is to enjoy every single day of his new life.
You can follow Nova’s journey on his official TikTok and watch as he continues to make unforgettable memories with his forever family.