Pet of the Week

Even with the the serious drop in adoptions since Sept. 11, the

Community Animal Network “was blessed to have placed over 600 animals

into new homes from our weekend adoption events,” said rescue coordinator

DiAnna Pfaff-Martin.

Nearly 100 families participated in rescuing local shelter animals

from death, she said. Local high school and elementary-age kids lead the

crusade in promoting the animals at Fashion Island where pets are

available for adoption between noon and 4 p.m. on weekends at Russo’s Pet

Store.

In 2002, Pfaff-Martin said, the network looks “forward to people

renewing their financial commitment to give their tax deductible dollars

to The Community Animal Network, P.O. Box 8662, Newport Beach, CA 92658

or getting involved by calling (949) 759-3646.”