Shadow Shadow is lucky to be alive....

Shadow

Shadow is lucky to be alive. Her caregiver said she had noticed

that Shadow just wasn’t as playful on Friday, and at adoption on

Saturday, her tummy looked so swollen she was immediately driven for

emergency treatment as her spay wound began oozing.

The slightest change in an animal’s behavior could be a warning

sign of an upcoming medical condition. Emergency surgery revealed an

infection that had spread to the abdominal wall. Infected tissue was

removed and Shadow was released with tubes to aid in drainage, and

her caregiver is providing critical supportive care.

If you would like to adopt Shadow, call (949) 759-3646, or you may

send your support to Community Animal Network, P.O. Box 8662, Newport

Beach, CA 92658. Memo your tax-deductible donation tax ID 33-0971560,

“Shadow’s Emergency”

Puppy adoptions: ‘Tis the season to buy on impulse. Beware there

are no returns on puppies at pet stores. We are starting to get calls

from frustrated new puppy owners who did not remember how much work

they can be. Currently, we are referring their calls to dog trainers,

but after the holidays, frustrated dog owners will be calling to give

up their Christmas gifts.

The Community Animal Network is a community-supported animal

organization linking people and pets through community action. See

other animals available for adoption at https://www.animalnetwork.org,

or stop by Russo’s pet store at Fashion Island between noon and 4

p.m. on weekends. For more information, call (949) 759-3646, or write

to the Community Animal Network at P.O. Box 8662, Newport Beach, CA

92658.