Nova’s examination, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, fecal screening, and initial heartworm screening are complete and up to date. She is spayed and microchipped, receives flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, and has no ongoing medical treatment recorded. After placement, arrange a veterinary visit to review her records and confirm booster and testing dates, and transfer her microchip registration. Continue year-round parasite prevention, scheduled screening, routine wellness visits, and dental checks for retained baby teeth or crowding.
Nova
Shelter Pup Breed
Yorkshire Terrier — Charcoal Gray
Shelter Pup Story
Nova arrived after her owner lost their housing, with a little pink sweater among the few familiar things she could bring. For six weeks, she has watched people come and go, getting to her feet whenever someone pauses near her kennel. An emergency intake has filled the shelter’s remaining spaces, leaving Nova at high risk of euthanasia if an adopter or rescue cannot take her before her temporary placement ends. She still greets an outstretched hand with trust, unaware of how urgently she needs someone to choose her. With a small deposit, secure your path to saving a puppy from euthanization, meeting your puppy, and giving her the brighter future she has been hoping for.
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Shelter Pup Personality
Nova is an 8-month-old female Yorkshire Terrier whose curious head tilts and affectionate nature have survived six weeks of shelter life. She has learned to sit for treats, touch a hand on cue, and settle on a blanket beside a volunteer, bringing a Yorkie’s bright, determined spirit to every small lesson. During supervised visits with gentle children, she approaches softly for attention, then nestles close as though she hopes this visit will last a little longer.
PupPath Helps Save Pups The Right Way...
PupPath Mission
I was also once looking for a dog
I wasn't just looking for an Otterhound puppy. I wanted to save one. I dreamed of giving him a warm home, a loving family, and the second chance he deserved. But I had no idea where to start. I spent countless hours searching hundreds of listings, calling shelters, and contacting breeders. Nothing. Not a single Otterhound pup.
Frustrated, I gave up searching for a while. Weeks later, I came across a post about an Otterhound puppy desperately needing a home. This was him. The puppy I'd been searching for. I rushed to the shelter, only to hear words I'll never forget. "I'm sorry. He's already been euthanized." My heart sank.
He could have had a home, a family, and a lifetime of love. If only I'd found him sooner. That's when I realized countless other dogs were facing the same heartbreaking possibility. I couldn't save him. But maybe I could help save others. That's why I created PupPath.
PupPath was made for potential dog owners to not make the mistakes I made, a way for them to find exactly what their looking for including
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Find the Breed You Love and Exactly Where to Look, PupPath helps you locate specific breeds, new litters, and shelter pups by showing you where to look, how to find trusted breeders and rescues, and how to check availability near you or beyond your area.
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Find the Puppy You Love, Without Overpaying, PupPath helps you find and compare prices from breeders, shelters, and rescue organizations, understand what a fair price looks like, and identify overpriced listings so you can find the best option without overpaying.
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Know whether to buy Your Dream Puppy or Save a Life? PupPath breaks down the differences between breeders and shelters, comparing costs, health considerations, and adoption requirements so you know what to expect and can choose the right option for you.
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Avoid Fake Listings and Lost Deposits, PupPath shows how to spot fake listings, verify breeders and puppy details, and check payment and deposit policies before sending money, helping you avoid scams and protect your money.
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You also receive a PupPath for the pup you chose just seconds after putting down your deposit. No guessing what comes next, no being left hanging, just a clear path forward.
And most importantly PupPath secures your next steps knowing that 100% of your deposit goes to opening the door to meeting the puppy you chose and beginning your journey toward bringing them home.
Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Stories
Once a man collapsed on a secluded trail, his Yorkshire Terrier pup ran toward the distant voices of other walkers. It barked, circled, and repeatedly looked back until they followed it to its owner, who was lying hidden beside the path, unable to call for help. Rescuers reached him in time, and when he finally woke up in the hospital, his first question was whether his dog was safe. At their reunion, the Yorkshire Terrier pup rested its head in his hands, and through tears the man whispered, “You went looking for help when I couldn’t even ask.” The Yorkshire Terrier pup is ready to protect you but it needs your protection first.
Within days of coming home, a Yorkshire Terrier puppy had become his owner’s constant companion and the children’s inseparable playmate. Whenever an argument grew loud, he would appear with his favorite toy, nudging a hand until someone paused to look at him. Those gentle interruptions became the family’s reminder to soften their voices, sit together, and listen instead of speaking over each other. One evening, watching his children cuddle beside their new Yorkshire Terrier friend, their father whispered, “You’ve only just arrived, and you’re already helping us take better care of each other.” The Yorkshire Terrier Puppy is ready to take care of you, but it needs you to take care of it first.
After an accident left his owner struggling to walk, a Yorkshire Terrier puppy began matching every slow step, pausing whenever the man needed to rest. Throughout the long recovery, it waited beside his owner’s chair and followed him from room to room, settling wherever they could remain close. When the children called the pup outside, it enjoyed their games, then hurried back to check on the person resting indoors. On the day they finally reached their old walking spot again, his owner sat down and held the Yorkshire Terrier pup, overwhelmed by the friend who had made every difficult step feel less lonely. A Yorkshire Terrier pup is waiting for you.
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PUPPATH / Save A Pup
Only $10 For One Precious Pup Life
Their Final Goodbye Doesn't Have to Come. Give $10 to save one puppy from a death sentence and find a loving home. Their life is worth fighting for.
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Leo has been in a shelter for just weeks but due to lack of space his euthanization sentence is only a few days away. Help save pups like him before time is out. They deserve it.
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