Pet of the week

Black and white tuxedo kittens will be up for adoption this weekend

through the Community Animal Network.

In addition to seeking adoptions, the organization also seeks

donations to cover the cost of vet services, medicines and food.

“Kittens from shelters are often found in bushes, are wild or they are

taken from their mothers early to get rid of them,” said DiAnna

Pfaff-Martin, founder of the network. “Our community members volunteer to

take these unwanted, motherless, flea-ridden, frightened and often sick

little ones into their homes.”

Once rescued, the kittens are raised in private homes and fed premium

pet foods. In many cases, they are even raised with dogs or in active

households with children training them to become great family pets,

Pfaff-Martin said.

The network is a community-supported animal organization linking

people and pets through community action. 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.