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My basic info
Breed
Kai Dog
Color
White/Black
Age
10 years old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
8039
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Poco is a senior chihuahua seeking a companion for his golden years! He was an owner surrender at a local shelter, and after a couple of weeks of him not receiving any interest, our rescue stepped in so he didn't have to spend any more time in the shelter.
He quickly bonded to his foster mom, and enjoys being her shadow 24/7. His favorite thing to do is burrow under blankets on top of her lap. Poco is housetrained, but has had rare instances where he will lift his leg to mark spots in the house. He is neutered, so belly bands would be an option for his adopter if he continues to have this issue. Otherwise, he has not had any accidents when he is crated while his foster family is not home.
Poco has not shown any destructive behavior and has been friendly with every person he has met both at the shelter and in foster care. He does get along most of the time with 90lb and 40lb dogs in his foster home, but will growl and go "full chihuahua" on them if they get too close when he is laying with his foster mom. He does not like to share his person, so if you do have other pets, please keep that in mind.
Because he is a senior, his adopter should work with their vet to do a full senior workup. However, his recent bloodwork, exam and overall disposition indicate he is in great shape for his age.
Poco is a senior chihuahua seeking a companion for his golden years! He was an owner surrender at a local shelter, and after a couple of weeks of him not receiving any interest, our rescue stepped in so he didn't have to spend any more time in the shelter.
He quickly bonded to his foster mom, and enjoys being her shadow 24/7. His favorite thing to do is burrow under blankets on top of her lap. Poco is housetrained, but has had rare instances where he will lift his leg to mark spots in the house. He is neutered, so belly bands would be an option for his adopter if he continues to have this issue. Otherwise, he has not had any accidents when he is crated while his foster family is not home.
Poco has not shown any destructive behavior and has been friendly with every person he has met both at the shelter and in foster care. He does get along most of the time with 90lb and 40lb dogs in his foster home, but will growl and go "full chihuahua" on them if they get too close when he is laying with his foster mom. He does not like to share his person, so if you do have other pets, please keep that in mind.
Because he is a senior, his adopter should work with their vet to do a full senior workup. However, his recent bloodwork, exam and overall disposition indicate he is in great shape for his age.
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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