Pet of the Week

This 4-year-old orange tabby -- a neutered male -- has been hosed with

water, poked and shooed for climbing on Balboa Island boats and getting

into mischief, said DiAnna Pfaff-Martin, founder of the Community Animal

Network.

“Neighbors had enough, said the rescuer, who has paid boarding for the

cat for a month now without any luck of finding it a home,” Pfaff-Martin

said. “Last week, she called the network, and the cat, Baby, was shown at

Fashion Island for adoption, but the 20 kittens stole the show from the

big cats needing homes.”

The network’s rescue group has no funds available to pay for boarding,

Pfaff-Martin said.

“I have negotiated with the vet boarding to keep the cat for one week

in hopes this public cry is heard, before the animal will go to the

shelter,” she said. “More adult animals die at shelters during kitten and

puppy season than any other. If anyone is going to board a rescue animal,

they should call us immediately before they run out of money or patience

in looking for a home on their own.”

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.