Nova

Nova is an adoptable female Siberian Husky looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, California. She is fully grown and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Nova, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

NOVA Animal Location: Baldwin - B348 ANIMAL ID: A5807495 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-24 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: SIBERIAN HUSKY PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Female SIZE: WEIGHT: 47 AGE: 0 years 8 months Assessment BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT DISCLAIMER This assessment reflects the animal's most currently observed behavior and available history at the time of evaluation. This assessment should be considered a snapshot in time that will require updating as new information or behaviors emerge. It should not be relied upon to predict future behavior or as a statement of overall temperament. For additional information about an animal's behavior, please contact the animal care center. EVALUATION DATE: 2026-10-27 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM DOGS (REC) i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION i EVALUATION COMMENTS: 'The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out'or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' Nova greeted the runner with a relaxed demeanor sniffing/licking the runner's hand. Nova was easy to leash/remove from the kennel. Once out she jumped on the handler affectionately and was taken to the catch pen. Nova was collared/leashed with ease soliciting petting during the process. Nova greeted the dogs at the barrier nicely and was allowed into the play yard. Nova displayed a relaxed body, closed mouth, natural ear set, soft tail wag, and soft eyes. Nova exchanged greetings nicely but when given play bows she appeared overwhelmed and moved away. She approached the handler's seeking engagement from them, jumping on them affectionately. Nova continued to spend time amongst the handler's seeking engagement. When the dogs attempted to play with Nova she moved away from them. When the playful dogs moved away Nova came back and continued to spend time with the handlers. Nova was tolerant of the other calm dogs that gathered around the handlers and socialized nicely. Nova maintained a calm and social demeanor displaying no play style at this time and was able to co-exist. Nova could benefit from further socialization and confidence building. Nova is ok for public adoption medium energy level calm dogs recommended.