PET OF THE WEEK

Mia, a yellow Labrador and Whippet mix, is a 4-year-old spayed female who is outgoing and loves playing tug-of-war with the family, her caretaker said.

“She is also a loving couch potato when that’s what the family is doing,” said Community Animal Network founder DiAnna Pfaff-Martin. “At the dog park, Mia loves playing with other dogs and at home she has a favorite toy that distributes treats.”

Mia loves children of all ages, but is afraid of their moving toys such as remote control cars and skateboards, Pfaff-Martin said. Mia needs to be crated during those stressful periods and when vacuuming so she can feel secure.

If you have a quiet loving home for Mia, please meet her as well as rescued cats and kittens from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Community Animal Network’s Fashion Island adoption event sponsored by Russo’s Pet Experience. On Sunday, the network will have new tiny kittens on display.

School is starting and the Community Animal Network offers community service hours for school-age children. The volunteer orientation for both adults and children is from 5 to 6:30 p.m Sept. 20. Call (949) 759-3646. To donate, mail checks to Community Animal Network, P.O. Box 8662 Newport Beach, CA, 92658 and memo your check nonprofit tax ID 33-0971560.