Rottweiler mix Homeowners associations continue to hinder...

Rottweiler mix

Homeowners associations continue to hinder adoptions of large

breed dogs and cause grief for people who adopt puppies that grow

above height regulations.

“Bo” is a 9-month-old, spayed female, Rottweiler mix puppy who was

rescued by Community Animal Network with the help of the landlord who

rallied against his homeowners association and risked financial

punishment to protect the rental tenants’ dog.

Our rescue team is faced with the continued problem of big dogs

needing placement and not enough temporary homes being provided by

the pet-loving community. It took us quite a while and a lot of

telephone work to find Angela Stewart who describes her new foster

dog as “awesome” and “a big love bug who loves children.”

On a daily basis, our rescue phone lines are faced with the

problem of “big dogs” needing immediate help as renters are forced to

give up their animals. Cost Mesa resident Patti Dennis of Valerie

Pollard dog training will be used to provide an evaluation

consultation for the dog. The involvement of a trainer will make it

easier for “Bo” to find the right home and is an added perk for her

new pet parent. We are accepting donations, memo checks to “Bo’s

Rescue.” Her training and the vet medical necessities were quite

costly. Someone will get a great dog!

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.