PET OF THE WEEK

This Christmas when you crack out “The Lion King” DVD with the kids, how about surprising them with their very own Simba?

The Community Animal Network is offering Simba, a purebred Bengal, for adoption.

The neutered male cat is nearly 2 years old and friendly.

“Simba is an extremely affectionate cat,” said DiAnna Pfaff-Martin, the network’s founder. “We are seeking someone who has no other animals and is home enough to give Simba the time and attention he craves.”

The network so far hasn’t found just the right match for Simba.

“Simba has stirred a lot of interest, but the right home hasn’t been found yet,” Pfaff-Martin said. “I meet a lot of people who haven’t considered if their lifestyle and work schedule is harmonious with having a pet.”

You can meet Simba and other pets available for adoption at the network’s event noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fashion Island. For more information, call (949) 759-3646.

If you want to make a donation, send your check to Community Animal Network, P.O. Box 8662 Newport Beach, CA., 92658, and memo your check nonprofit tax ID 33-0971560.