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The mission of NOVA Pets Alive is to enable shelters to save lives and to provide the resources, education and programs to support companion animals and their guardians in the community. The mission of NOVA Pets Alive is to enable shelters to save lives

Our Vision is to eliminate the unnecssary killing of companion animals in shelters

10/31/2026

Our little 🎃, Meemaw, could not be cuter!

When we pull senior small breed dogs, we automatically assume they will need a dental (small breeds are notorious for having bad 🦷). Meemaw’s teeth were the worst we’ve ever seen or smelled! 🤮

So off to the vet she went, and not surprisingly, she lost ALL of those rotting teeth. 🙌 She is now a toothless wonder and we can drive her around with the windows up now! 😜

Dentals are always expensive but when a dog’s mouth is that bad, it’s extra costly. Meemaw’s dental cost us over $1600…and we could use help making up for that cost.

If you’d like to help us with our medical bills so we can continue to save Virginia’s most at-risk dogs, you can donate at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org/give or below ⬇️

Interested in learning more about Meemaw⁉️

Apply at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org/adopt

10/28/2026

Holy moly adoptions have come to a screeching holt these last few weeks! 😩

We have several really great dogs just waiting for their forever families to find them. 🐾 We have all ages, sizes, breed mixes and personalities available for adoption! 🐶🐩🐕‍🦺🦮🐕🐶

Check out our adoptable dogs at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org/adopt

✨Dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, given dewormer and monthly preventatives, and microchipped.✨

10/27/2026

❤️ All dogs deserve a forever home even if it’s only for a little while. ❤️

Queso was found as a stray in Southern Virginia in rough shape. 😞 What we suspected was a partial prolapse turned out to be a bleeding mass. In addition to the obvious, an X-ray showed another mass on his spleen. He had surgery to remove the mass, but sadly the vet wasn't able to get good margins. 😢

The histopathology of the mass came back as re**al papillary carcinoma. The good news is that type of cancer doesn't move throughout the body. The sad news is that there is no treatment for it.

We don't know how long Queso has left, but we do know that he deserves a happy ending with a family of his own.

Queso is about 10 years old and 15 lbs. 🐕 This sweet Chi mix has mastered the art of being the perfect companion. He’s a mellow, easygoing little guy. His idea of a perfect afternoon? Climbing onto the sofa, settling in comfortably, and taking a nice, long snooze with his favorite human close by. 😴

He’s house-trained, has a heart full of sweetness, and comes with a few adorable quirks that make him all the more lovable! 😜 He likes to give his food bowl a little bark now and then, and he loves to walk around proudly carrying his favorite pet pig. 🐷

We are really hopeful that there is a big-hearted adopter willing to give Queso a wonderful home to spend whatever time he has left. 🙏

Interested in learning more about Queso⁉️

Apply at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org/adopt

✨Queso's adoption fee was sponsored by a generous donor!✨

10/26/2026

All of Jet’s littermates have been adopted and it’s his turn now! 🙌

Yesterday, he charmed the heck out of everyone he met at the Disco de Doggy fundraiser. 🤗 I mean, he’s adorable as is, but dressed up like a little lion…come on! 🥰 He had so much fun meeting people, playing with other dogs, and soaking in the cuddles.

Jet is about 4 months old and 15 lbs. 🐕 He’s a really good puppy! He rides well in the car, knows sit, loves to play fetch and is great with other dogs. 🤩 If you’re looking to adopt a puppy, you really can’t go wrong with Jet!

Interested in learning more about Jet⁉️

Apply at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org/adopt

✨Jet is neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccines, was given dewormer and monthly preventatives, and is microchipped.✨

10/26/2026

A big thank you to Snappy’s Small Bar for having us yesterday for their third annual Disco de Doggy fundraiser! 🐕🪩🐕‍🦺

The dogs had so much fun meeting everyone and showing off their Halloween costumes. 👻 We are so grateful that Snappy’s has chosen NPA to benefit from such a great event. 🙌 Every 💵 raised will go directly to saving the lives of Virginia’s most at-risk dogs. ❤️

Check out our adoptive dogs at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org/adopt

And if you’re in DC go checkout Snappy’s, chances are you may see some of our alumni hanging out there!

10/22/2026

💔Missy has been with us for ONE YEAR💔

As of today, Missy has been with us for a full year with no adoption interest! 😞

We honestly don’t understand why she’s being overlooked. 🤷🏻‍♀️ She’s absolutely gorgeous with her brindle fur and as sweet as can be! She’s 9 years old and 80 lbs, but she is still very much a puppy at heart. 🐕 She loves going on walks, hunting squirrels, napping in the sun, and cuddling her people! 🤩

Missy is really hoping there is an awesome adopter out there that will give her a forever home. 🙏

Interested in learning more about Missy⁉️

Apply at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org

✨ We believe Missy will do best in a home with older children and as the only fur-baby. ✨

10/20/2026

Let’s taco bout Rooster! 🌮🐶🐓

Rooster is about 3 years old and 15 lbs. He’s very much your typical small dog with a big personality! And some of those personality traits have made finding him a home a little difficult.

With HIS people (emphasis on HIS), pups and cats he’s amazing! He’s a master cuddler and wants nothing more than to be on your lap all day long. He loves playing with toys and his doggy friends, is housebroken and crate trained.

With strangers, it’s a different story. He is leash reactive to dogs outside and doesn’t want the attention of strangers. This makes meet & greets impossible, he needs time to settle!

Rooster went to a potential adopter over the weekend, and while it wasn’t a match, we learned so much! He was scared at first, but within a few hours he was exploring the house. He came out of his shell quickly and made friends with the resident dog and ignored the cats. By the time we picked him up he was happily accepting attention from the potential adopter.

Could you be the right home for Rooster⁉️

Apply at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org/adopt

✨Rooster is neutered, up to date on vaccines, was given dewormer and monthly preventative, and microchipped✨

10/18/2026

Halloween 🎃 is right around the corner and there’s nothing as fun as having a little bestie to dress up!

Jet and Hazelnut will happily wear any costume you want to put them in, in exchange for a nice family of their own. 🙌

Jet and Hazelnut are 3-month old littermates who were dumped with over 12 dogs in Southern Virginia. 🥺 Despite being let down by humans, these two love people. ❤️

Interested in learning more about one of our pups⁉️

Apply at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org/adopt

✨puppies are spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, are given dewormer and monthly preventatives, and microchipped.✨

10/16/2026

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

We are so grateful for all the love and interest Jaq is received.

Please check out our other dogs if you’re looking for a new bestie.

💛ISO adopter with a heart of gold! 💛

Jaq is about 3 years old and 10 lbs. Jaq came from what we can only imagine was either a hoarding or backyard breeding situation (maybe both). 🥺 Like most dogs that lived without any human interaction, Jaq doesn't understand how to be a "dog" and is very slow to trust. 😢

This precious Chinese Crested is a very frightened little soul who finds much of the world overwhelming. He needs a special person with a gentle heart, an abundance of patience, and lots and lots of love to help him feel safe. 🙏

Jaq is not a dog for everyone, and we want to be honest about that. He has been in a few foster homes since January and progress has been slow. But he has made baby steps. 🐾 He will let you hold him (if you catch him), will follow you around the house, and will engage in play with other dogs. 🥰

We are hopeful that there is an adopter with a big heart willing to give Jaq a home and the love he deserves.

Interested in learning more about Jaq⁉️

Apply at ➡️ www.novapetsalive.org/adopt.

✨Jaq is neutered, up to date on vaccines, was given dewormer and monthly preventatives, and is microchipped.✨

Address

4094 Majestic Lane #138
Fairfax, VA
22033

Website

http://www.novapetsalive.org/

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