Pet of the Week

An orange, longhaired 12-week-old kitten escaped death recently after

being hit by a car in Newport Beach. The kitten was rescued and broke

only her femur bone. She underwent surgery to have a pin implanted in her

leg to aid her full recovery but must refrain from jumping and playing

for another three weeks, said DiAnna Pfaff-Martin, founder of the

Community Animal Network.

The kitten now needs to be rescued again. She will be available for

adoption this weekend along with many others at Russo’s pet store at

Fashion Island between noon and 4 p.m.

Despite having a complete staff of volunteers and substantially

decreased veterinary services and medicines available to them, the

organization continues to face difficulties maintaining the necessary

funds, Pfaff-Martin said. With current donations averaging $1,300 a month

and an operating need of about $5,000 to $8,000 a month, the organization

simply adds to its debt.

“We are a pro-quality-life organization that is successful because the

community takes action,” she said. “If 80 people would support us with

$100 a month, we will be able to continue to say, ‘Yes, we C.A.N. make a

difference.”’ Information: (949) 759-3646, or write to the Community

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