Female kitten Love and tenderness turned little...

Female kitten

Love and tenderness turned little 4-month-old Miko around from a

frightened runner and hider into a lovely “pet-quality” kitten that

craves human touch.

Without the help of Costa Mesa husband and wife team Dan and Jodi

Roberts, who gave so much of themselves, and many weeks, days and

hours of special attention, Miko would be just another statistic that

represented the feral cat problem in the United States.

By hand-feeding and a gentle purr-bearing touch, Miko now is able

to trust and will enjoy the benefits of a loving family.

On a daily basis “The Network” receives calls about stray cats and

kittens needing help. Well-meaning backyard feeders are usually

forced into a desperate need for help when property owners and

management companies threaten to call vector control and exterminate

the animals.

“The Network” sees a direct correlation to residential property

values declining as the population of feral and stray cats rise.

Feral animals lives are at risk because wild and untouchable animals

are not considered adoptable.

“The Network” advises to never feed animals without renting a trap

and spaying and neutering any stray cats. The Network has traps and

information available. Don’t wait until innocent lives may be lost.

Always spay and neuter or donate money to spay neuter funds to help

the cause.

The time it takes to tame an animal is out of proportion to the

money and manpower available. Few are willing to help a snarling,

hissing and fiercely stomping and lunging animals.

Our feral tamers are at limits, but they welcome people willing to

learn. Tender hearted and patient people with lots of time to give

are needed.

The Community Animal Network is a community-supported animal

organization linking people and pets through community action. 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.