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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
3 months old, Kitten
Sex
Male
Pet ID
8338
Hair Length
–
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
This sweet all-black kitten started his life outdoors, where being shy and fearful was his way of surviving. At around 3 months old and about 4 pounds, he’s still learning that the world can be kind — and he’s making slow but beautiful progress every single day.
Once a unsocialized kitten, he’s now reaching important milestones:
✨ He no longer hides when I walk into the room
✨ He eats comfortably in front of me
✨ He’s learning that gentle pets are okay
✨ He will even take treats from my hand
Linus is incredibly soft — like velvet — and looks just like a tiny black panther. Beneath the fear is a very sweet soul who wants to trust, but being scared makes it harder for him to feel fully safe indoors and truly live his best life just yet. This little guy will thrive with patience, a calm environment, and someone willing to let him move at his own pace. The reward will be watching a frightened kitten blossom into a confident, loving companion — and there’s nothing more special than earning the trust of a cat like him.
🖤 Shy. Gentle. Sweet.
🖤 A work in progress — and worth every moment.
Apply to adopt at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/LUVR/cat
All of our adoptable rescues have a clean bill of health (unless otherwise stated), are spayed/neutered, vaccinated (age-appropriately), tested (FeLV/FIV for cats over 8 months of age, HW for dogs over 6 months of age), current on flea and heartworm prevention and microchipped. This is all included in their adoption fee that goes in as a donation to help us cover their medical costs and continue to help other animals in need. Any questions, concerns and suggestions, please feel free to contact us at ALDR@animalluvrs.org.
This sweet all-black kitten started his life outdoors, where being shy and fearful was his way of surviving. At around 3 months old and about 4 pounds, he’s still learning that the world can be kind — and he’s making slow but beautiful progress every single day.
Once a unsocialized kitten, he’s now reaching important milestones:
✨ He no longer hides when I walk into the room
✨ He eats comfortably in front of me
✨ He’s learning that gentle pets are okay
✨ He will even take treats from my hand
Linus is incredibly soft — like velvet — and looks just like a tiny black panther. Beneath the fear is a very sweet soul who wants to trust, but being scared makes it harder for him to feel fully safe indoors and truly live his best life just yet. This little guy will thrive with patience, a calm environment, and someone willing to let him move at his own pace. The reward will be watching a frightened kitten blossom into a confident, loving companion — and there’s nothing more special than earning the trust of a cat like him.
🖤 Shy. Gentle. Sweet.
🖤 A work in progress — and worth every moment.
Apply to adopt at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/LUVR/cat
All of our adoptable rescues have a clean bill of health (unless otherwise stated), are spayed/neutered, vaccinated (age-appropriately), tested (FeLV/FIV for cats over 8 months of age, HW for dogs over 6 months of age), current on flea and heartworm prevention and microchipped. This is all included in their adoption fee that goes in as a donation to help us cover their medical costs and continue to help other animals in need. Any questions, concerns and suggestions, please feel free to contact us at ALDR@animalluvrs.org.
Fees vary from $50 - $400. Adoption fees are listed with the animal's description.
Adoption Application:
animalluvrs.org
All of our adoptable rescues have a clean bill of health (unless otherwise stated), spayed/neutered, vaccinated (age-appropriately), tested (FeLV/FIV for cats, HW for dogs over 6 months of age), current on flea and heartworm prevention and microchipped. This is all included in their adoption fee that go in as a donation to help us cover their medical costs and continue to helps other animals in need.
Fees vary from $50 - $400. Adoption fees are listed with the animal's description.
Adoption Application:
animalluvrs.org
All of our adoptable rescues have a clean bill of health (unless otherwise stated), spayed/neutered, vaccinated (age-appropriately), tested (FeLV/FIV for cats, HW for dogs over 6 months of age), current on flea and heartworm prevention and microchipped. This is all included in their adoption fee that go in as a donation to help us cover their medical costs and continue to helps other animals in need.
Hi, my name is Cecilia Nieves. I am a certified veterinary technician @ Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Services as well as a full time mother. For about a decade now, I have been well involved in the veterinary field and for more than half of those years been actively involved in rescue work as well. I have worked with all kinds of pets and wildlife to even working as a Zookeeper @ Busch Gardens-Tampa.
Our name, AnimalLuvr’s Dream Rescue, comes with a bit of history as well. My mother and I moved to Florida when I was 12yrs old. My wonderful friend, Jenna, helped me create my very first email address. Always knowing I wanted to be in the veterinary field, I searched for animal lover and it had already been taken. Trying to be creative, I spelled it AnimalLuvr and from then on this became my logo and nickname. Being that this is my dream of having a rescue it is pretty self-explanatory.
In 2009 I began working hands on with both domestic and wildlife rescues that arrived to our emergency service in very critical conditions and this quickly made me realize that not only are there a lot of animals out there that need our help but a lot of them are strays that no one claims, confiscated animals and those that the owner either cannot or will not give them the care they need. The Tampa bay and surrounding areas are very lucky to have a hospital like Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Services that opens its doors to those unclaimed animals and care for them when no one else will. I am more than honored to say that Dr. Katy Meyer is not only supportive of my mission and goals but will be assisting us as being one of our wonderful board members!
June 2014 – After a year and a half of lots of invested $, tons of paperwork, calling the IRS at least monthly to follow up and patiently waiting – WE HAVE OFFICIALLY RECEIVED OUR APPROVAL LETTER FOR OUR 501c3 TAX EXEMPTION!!
Hi, my name is Cecilia Nieves. I am a certified veterinary technician @ Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Services as well as a full time mother. For about a decade now, I have been well involved in the veterinary field and for more than half of those years been actively involved in rescue work as well. I have worked with all kinds of pets and wildlife to even working as a Zookeeper @ Busch Gardens-Tampa.
Our name, AnimalLuvr’s Dream Rescue, comes with a bit of history as well. My mother and I moved to Florida when I was 12yrs old. My wonderful friend, Jenna, helped me create my very first email address. Always knowing I wanted to be in the veterinary field, I searched for animal lover and it had already been taken. Trying to be creative, I spelled it AnimalLuvr and from then on this became my logo and nickname. Being that this is my dream of having a rescue it is pretty self-explanatory.
In 2009 I began working hands on with both domestic and wildlife rescues that arrived to our emergency service in very critical conditions and this quickly made me realize that not only are there a lot of animals out there that need our help but a lot of them are strays that no one claims, confiscated animals and those that the owner either cannot or will not give them the care they need. The Tampa bay and surrounding areas are very lucky to have a hospital like Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Services that opens its doors to those unclaimed animals and care for them when no one else will. I am more than honored to say that Dr. Katy Meyer is not only supportive of my mission and goals but will be assisting us as being one of our wonderful board members!
June 2014 – After a year and a half of lots of invested $, tons of paperwork, calling the IRS at least monthly to follow up and patiently waiting – WE HAVE OFFICIALLY RECEIVED OUR APPROVAL LETTER FOR OUR 501c3 TAX EXEMPTION!!
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