Female bobcat

Appx. DOB 1/1/08 - 12/15/2024

Rescued 5/5/13

Moved to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge on December 29, 2023

12/21/2024 Lovey Bobcat has crossed Rainbow Bridge

Lovey was born in 2008 and rescued from a horrible situation in Kansas in 2013 along with 5 other cats who came to be known as the “Gilligan’s Island” rescues. She had been declawed on all 4 paws and was missing one of her canines. She and Mr Howell (Thurston) were living together with the only shelter from the inclement weather being a plastic dog house.

When they arrived in Tampa in 2013, Lovey was spayed so they could continue to live together. They had a spacious enclosure with dens and platforms and spent their days relaxing in the shade of the palms and ferns with proper food and vet care they had not had prior to their rescue.

Mr Howell passed away in July, 2019 and since that time Lovey has lived alone.

In December 2023 she moved to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Rescue with the other 33 cats until she succumbed to kidney disease at age 16 in December 2024.

Lovey will be missed by all who loved her but now she can meet up again with Thurston and run free over Rainbow Bridge without a cage wall between her and the wild. Lovey, may you chase all the butterflies and rest in the warm sunshine with Thurston by your side once again.

Thank you to Lovey’s keepers who took such good care of her and provided her with enrichment and treats even though she was a shy girl. - Deb Quimby

Previously:

Lovey is approximately five years old and was Mr. Howell's mate. She is declawed on all four paws and is missing her top right canine.

The two of them shared a cramped cage about 5'x13'. Their only shelter was a small plastic dog house that they managed to cram themselves into to escape the cold weather. The also had a tiny child's play table to perch on.

Lovey and Mr. Howell were both intact, so Lovey was spayed shortly after being rescued so that they can live together.

Lovey is the shyest of the Kansas cats. She spent her first several days hiding in her large cave den and slinking around at night, but quickly overcame her insecurities when she saw that everything was going to be wonderful for her at Big Cat Rescue.

Read more about the rescue and see photos and videos https://bigcatrescue.org/most-daring-rescue-ever/

December 16, 2017

Lovey and Thurston enjoy their coolaroo!

August 29, 2018

If this isn’t the sweetest thing you see today Thurston & Lovey cuddles

January 21, 2019 Thurston and Lovey get birthday treats!

March 5, 2020

I’m happy to report that Lovey bobcat has somewhat forgiven me for netting her for vaccinations on Monday. Today she came over with no hesitation for treats and even hung around for a photo shoot She looks like a kitten in this photo:

Lovey