Forever Starts Here

The story behind Nova and her eight puppies is one of survival, compassion, and second chances.

Nova and her eight puppies, who were only three weeks old, were locked inside a shed on an abandoned property in Caduaño, Baja California Sur. They had been left without food or water and were slowly being left to die.

A woman who was walking her dog nearby heard the puppies crying. She broke the lock on the shed and rescued Nova and all eight puppies. Nova was severely underweight, and the puppies were covered in mud and in very poor condition.

The woman could not keep them all, so she posted on Facebook asking for help. We saw her post, reached out, and went to pick up Nova and her puppies. They were immediately taken to the veterinarian for evaluation and treatment.

Nova was diagnosed with Ehrlichia and was in extremely poor health. One of the puppies, Bo, also contracted Parvo, and we came very close to losing him. Thankfully, the incredible team at VetMart in Todos Santos was able to save his life.

 

Over the following months, Nova and the puppies made numerous trips to the veterinarian. With medical care, proper nutrition, and lots of love, they slowly became healthy, happy dogs ready for their next chapter.

The puppies were named Indy (Beth), Bo (Boss), Fierra, Rip, Rocky, Vida (Missy), Tater, and Nia (Tierra).

Tater stayed in Mexico and was adopted by a loving family in San José del Cabo. The rest of the puppies were either flown or driven to Canada by us, where they were eventually adopted into loving homes.

Nova and Indy were adopted by us personally, and they became part of our family.

 

We also have Ducati, another Parvo survivor from Cortez Rescue, and we are currently fostering Flaco while we continue looking for his forever home.

Nia, Bo, Rocky, Rip, and Fierra all found wonderful homes in Alberta, Canada.

And then came a beautiful twist in the story.

Vida was flown to Toronto, Canada, where she was reunited with the very woman who had originally rescued her and her family from the shed. What began as a desperate rescue became a lifelong friendship, and she has since become a dear friend of ours.

Today, Nova and all eight puppies are safe, loved, and living in their forever homes.

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Another Litter, Another Chance

While helping Nova and her puppies, another litter came to our attention.

A group of puppies had been abandoned on a beach in Playa Perla, near Mulegé. The people who found them reached out for help through Facebook. We connected with them, and they drove approximately eight hours to bring the puppies to us.

Once they arrived, the puppies were taken to the veterinarian, vaccinated, treated, and prepared for adoption.

Because we had to return to Canada in May and did not have enough time to find homes for all of them ourselves, the puppies were transferred to Cerritos Beach Dogs, where they could continue their journey toward adoption.

The last time we spoke with the rescue, we were told that most of the puppies had found homes, while a couple were still waiting.

These stories are a reminder of why rescue matters.

Behind every dog is a story. Some begin with abandonment, neglect, or unimaginable circumstances. But with a little help, medical care, patience, and love, their stories can have a very different ending.

From a locked shed to loving homes — Nova and her puppies are proof that second chances can change everything.