Cindy Cindy is a 13-year-old golden...

Cindy

Cindy is a 13-year-old golden retriever whose family is unable to

take care of her any longer and is hoping to give her to a loving

home on either a temporary or permanent basis, said DiAnna

Pfaff-Martin, founder of the Community Animal Network.

The dog’s family has agreed that if someone will take her in for a

year, they will pay for any veterinary care she may need,

Pfaff-Martin said.

Helping out this family is just one of the ways the

community-supported animal organization aims to help local animals,

she said.

“Your dollars allow us to help local animals,” Pfaff-Martin said.

“A rescue animal needing surgery or vet medical treatments that can

save a life costs about $300. About $25 can feed four abandoned

kittens for a week.

“Together we “C.A.N” [Community Animal Network] make a

difference,” she said.

While the organization is always in need of donations, it is also

in a constant search for adoptive and foster families for animals,

such as the Christmas kittens, which are still available.

See other animals available for adoption at www.animalnetwork.org

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.