Marcus Marcus is a 10-week-old orange...

Marcus

Marcus is a 10-week-old orange kitten that was born with a

herniated diaphragm that results in labored breathing. He needs a

veterinarian specialist to fashion a new diaphragm for him that will

correct his problem.

The Community Animal Network, an animal rescue organization in

Newport Beach, is unable to afford the procedure and hasn’t been able

to negotiate a discounted fee for the specialized surgery, said

DiAnna Pfaff-Martin, founder of the group.

Marcus was introduced to the community at Fashion Island over the

weekend, and a fund has been started in his name, she said. The

organization has already received $500 in donations to fund the

kitten’s surgery and is hoping for enough to give him a happy and

long life.

Donations may be sent to The Community Animal Network, noted “The

Marcus Fund” at P.O. Box 8662, Newport Beach, CA 92658. Donations are

tax deductible and go only to veterinary medical services, supplies

and care for the animals.

Holiday kittens 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.