Buttercup Buttercup once dragged her back...

Buttercup

Buttercup once dragged her back legs behind her in pain, paralyzed

after an unfortunate encounter with an open door that fractured her

spine. Now, the orange female kitten is “walking, running and playing

chase vigorously with the big cats,” said DiAnna Pfaff-Martin,

founder of the Community Animal Network.

Her amazing recovery was the result of a lot of love and

attention, including physical therapy, medicine and round-the-clock

intensive care. But it was worth it.

“Someone out there will love her just the way she is, I believe.

She is so sweet and fun loving and deserves a great home,”

Pfaff-Martin said.

She said she hopes Buttercup will have the same good fortune as

Marcus, the orange kitten with the diaphragmatic hernia. Marcus won

the hearts of many with his strong spirit and determination. Most

importantly, he has gained the love of a new owner who visits daily,

awaiting his full recovery.

Little Munchkin, the one-eyed tabby kitten, will be available for

adoption on Sunday.

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.