Adoption information
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About Nova
Nova - female
Cattle dog x
DOB: 25/02/2025
Vaccinated: Yes
Desexed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Worm/heartworm/flea treated: Yes
Location: Toowoomba QLD 4350
Adoption fee: $795
Hi, I’m Nova – Smart, Sensitive, and Ready for a Fresh Start 🌺
Named in honour of a true Aussie hero, I’m learning, growing, and looking for a forever family who’ll help me reach my full potential.
I may be little, but my name carries a lot of meaning. I was rescued on ANZAC Day after being abandoned in the bush with my siblings. We were too young to survive on our own, but thanks to some kind campers and Off The Chain K9 Rescue Qld, we were saved just in time.
Because of the day we were rescued, I was named after Explosive Detection Dog Nova—a shelter dog who went on to serve with the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan. She worked bravely to detect bombs and protect soldiers, and she was farewelled with honour after giving her life during a military operation. It’s a special name, and I carry it proudly.
Now, I’m living in a warm and loving foster home, getting ready for my next adventure: finding my forever family.
🐶 Here’s a bit about me:
I’m a smart cookie—I already know my name and commands like come, sit, yes, no, and in your cage. I’m learning in and out, too. I sleep through the night in my crate with no accidents (up to 7 hours!) and I’m starting to understand toilet training during the day—it’s a bit slow-going, but I’m getting there. I know 'come, sit, in your crate, yes, no'. And I'm learning more by the day!
I live with other dogs and love spending time with them. I haven't met cats yet, but I am trainable and with the right owner I'd learn fast. When my carers go out, I hang out in a big outdoor pen, and when they’re home, I get to roam the house and yard with the rest of the pack. I’m great with stairs, confident indoors, and I’ve even met chickens and horses—gave them plenty of space and didn’t bother them at all!
🏡 What I’m looking for:
A patient, loving family who’ll help guide me as I grow
A structured routine so I can keep learning
No small children (at least for now)
A confident doggy sibling would be a bonus!
A decent fence to keep me secure
Lots of mental enrichment
I’m not quite ready to go just yet—I’m booked in for desexing at the end of June—but I’d love to meet you now and be placed on hold; knowing I’ve got someone waiting for me would make my tail wag all the way home.
If you’re looking for a loyal, clever companion with a whole lot of heart, I just might be your girl.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Before applying, please consider and finalise the following:
- Real estate approval
- Fence requirements
- Outside shelter areas
- Other resident pets fully vaccinated and preferably desexed
- The rescue pet's dietary requirements eg large breed vs medium breed, age
- Enrichment, exercise and training needs of pet you are applying for
- If you have not read our adoption process below in full, please do not apply until you have.
Once you are ready to adopt, please complete the OTC Adoption Application questionnaire below. This is not a contract or agreement of any kind, just an expression of interest in the animal. We will not authorise meets unless this has been completed and only approved applicants may meet the animal. Once you are approved and have submitted all relevant information, we will organise for you to meet the pet. We will not contact you if you do not complete the form in full AND provided the required photos of yard/fencing within 48hrs. Photos may be sent to our facebook page, or email offthechaink9rescue@outlook.com
DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OTCadoptionapp
If you apply to adopt but require us to hold the pet more than 3 days before meeting, we will ask you for a non-refundable holding deposit of $100. If you are unwilling to put a deposit on the pet, we will continue to advertise and speak with other potential adopters. This holding deposit will be subtracted from the adoption fee should you adopt the animal on hold for you.
Ready to roll? Then fill out the application form, and we will be in contact to successful applicants asap. Feel free to follow us up via Facebook page inbox. (www.facebook.com/offthechaink9)
NEED TRANSPORT?
1. Apply to adopt per the above process.
2. Get quotes and select your desired transporter. We recommend Aeropets, Jetpets, and Dogtainers. Contact us for weights, height etc where needed. We also recommend Pet Waggin pet transport who can assist with road transport.
3. Message or email us to say you have applied and that you will require transport. Tell us which company and a potential departure date from that pet's nearest airport or meet point.
4. If your application is successful, we will lock in a date with you, coordinate any required 'fit to fly' certifications, a food delivery to your home, and appropriate training to make your new pet as comfortable on transport as possible.
5. All adoption contracts, adoption fees, and photo ID must be submitted to us via email before animal boards transport.
We will take into consideration the pet's ability to travel safely and comfortably before agreeing to send them on transport, and expect a high level of care from whatever company is engaged to move the animal.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.
