Massive dog at Texas shelter had ‘rough start’ but has ‘heart as big as her paws’

Not all lap dogs are actually lap sized, and one pup in Texas can prove it — hopefully, to a family of her own.

Nova, a young dog known as a “gentle giant” around the South Plains Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Lubbock, is ready to find a permanent home after surviving a troubled puppyhood.

“Nova is a 1.5-year-old Cane Corso with a heart as big as her paws. Her journey hasn’t been easy—she was found abandoned on a lonely county road, underweight, covered in fleas and ticks, and showing signs of recently having puppies,” the shelter said in a Oct. 1 Facebook post.

“Despite her rough start, Nova’s resilience shines through—she is now healthy, thriving, and ready to find her forever family.”…

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