WElcome to the family, Nova!

On New Year's Eve we welcomed a new puppy into our family. I named her Nova, which means new. She's a Cunucu dog, rescued from Aruba by the Luna Foundation. Nova is a smart, playful, and mischievous 3-month-old. Here are my 10 favorite things about her so far.

she knows how to use those puppy dog eyes

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she's outdoorsy. she likes to run around with acorns, pinecones, and sticks.

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She watches the wind blow the leaves, then chases them

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She enjoys bird watching

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Nova will wait until the ball stops rollng, then pounce on it

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Nap time is essential

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nova was born in the caribbean, but she loves the snow

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she points when she notices something of interest

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she is agile. nova will run, jump, and climb onto the couch, hassock, and my bed.

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she loves to cuddle

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