Nova was once a stray dog that lived a very difficult life. She wandered the streets day in and out. She scavenged for food but she wasn’t so lucky to find something to eat so she starved.
Like any animal with no one to care for, Nova suffered for a long time. She started to lose weight and eventually became sick. She thought her nightmares would never end, until she met her new mom Lisa Diaz.
Nova was scavenging for food and walked into the alley near Lisa’s house. She saw her and she approached the woman who she thought was kind. And she was right; the stranger welcomed her into her house and gave her something to eat.
Lisa knew the dog needed help. But at that time, all she was able to do was to give her some food and water. She was astonished to see how emaciated Nova was, and she wasn’t sure if the dog would actually make it.
The following morning, Lisa took Nova to the vet. The doctors attended to the dog right away, but considering how skinny and sick she was, they didn’t think she would make it either.
Lisa was hopeful despite the vet’s findings. She did her best to help Nova and she promised to care for her. She should feel some love, even if she wasn’t going to make it, Lisa told herself.
With proper nutrition and lots of love, Nova began to build fat and muscle. It didn’t take long for her to pick up weight. And soon enough, she reached her ideal weight and became stronger.
Nova loves her dog and cat siblings, but she has a special bond with her mom. She’s always excited to see her come home, and Lisa considers her dog as her best friend. She needed me, and I really needed her, she said. These two complete each other.
Credits to Lisa Diaz