Meet Nova.

Omaha, NE · Young · Mastiff / Bulldog / Mixed

Listed since Apr 9, 2024. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Jun 2, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Nova is a mixed-breed puppy born February 4, 2024, with a personality that’s equal parts sweet, sassy, and adventurous. She approaches life with confidence, curiosity, and a determination that proves every day that being deaf doesn’t stop her from enjoying the world around her. Nova was born completely deaf, a diagnosis that was confirmed by her veterinarian. While she can’t hear, she shows everyone every day just how capable and intelligent she is. She’s learning hand signals for commands like outside, sit, and lie down, and her treat motivation and eagerness to learn make her a star student. Deaf dogs experience the world differently, but Nova proves every day that they are just as smart, loving, and adaptable as any other dog. This happy girl is thriving in her foster home, where she lives with both dogs and children and loves them all. She’s playful, affectionate, and always ready to join whatever fun is happening. Nova especially enjoys the company of other dogs, though because she cannot hear warning growls or other canine cues, she’ll need patient dog friends who can tolerate typical puppy antics while she continues learning social skills. Nova’s ideal home will have a securely fenced yard where she can safely explore, play, and burn off her puppy energy. Because she cannot hear dangers, warnings, or someone calling her back, close supervision and secure boundaries are especially important. Experience with deaf dogs would be wonderful, but a dedicated family willing to learn and help her navigate the world safely could be a great fit as well. Nova is looking for her people — the ones who will see her abilities instead of her limitations, celebrate her victories, and help her continue learning that the world is a safe and exciting place. In return, she’ll bring endless love, plenty of personality, and a reminder that some of the most special dogs simply experience life a little differently. The suggested adoption fee for Nova is $365. Bullies-N-Beyond is a 501(c)3, non-profit corporation that is 100% volunteer operated. Adoption donation fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. All dogs adopted through BNBR will have been administered their age appropriate vaccines which may include DHPP, Rabies, Lepto and Bordetella. All dogs will also be adopted out as already altered if of age, for those not of age, a voucher will be provided. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. BNBR does not adopt on a first serve basis. All available dogs are adopted based on their needs to provide the best fit home.

RescueGroups record ID: 20369591

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 3, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 3, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.