Pet of the Week

A Newport Beach woman abandoned her orange tabby cat, Toby, at the

doorstep of the Community Animal Network and left behind a note listing

his favorite foods and habits, said DiAnna Pfaff-Martin, founder of the

network.

“People want to believe that they did the right thing to avoid a

shelter,” she said. “But the law requires abandoned animals to be sent to

the pound, and their owners could face a $500 fine.”

The network’s adoption service offers solutions for pet owners. For a

small fee, pets can be shown on weekends at Fashion Island alongside

rescue animals and can have a free Web listing with their photo.

See other animals available for adoption at o7

www.animalnetwork.orgf7 or stop by Russo’s pet store at Fashion Island

between noon and 4 p.m. on weekends.

Information: (949) 759-3646, or write to the Community Animal Network

at P.O. Box 8662, Newport Beach, CA 92658.