PET OF THE WEEK

Belle’s family has to move to New York on Saturday without her.

Belle is a beautiful golden American Eskimo-Pomeranian-Poodle mix, which normally wouldn’t be difficult to place, but 9-year-old Belle needs a special home environment on short notice.

“She likes to run and play in the yard and knows her house manners and training commands,” said DiAnna Pfaff-Martin, founder of the Community Animal Network

Belle is somewhat timid and shy of strangers, often hiding when new faces are around, but in public on a leash her fear turns aggressive with close, sudden movements like a jogger running by, Pfaff-Martin said.

“She is not a city dog,” Belle’s current owner said.

Belle needs a new family who enjoys activities at home and can provide a comfortable environment for their pet. Anyone seeking an affectionate lounge lizard can call the Community Animal Network at (949) 533-0411 to consider adopting her.

The Community Animal Network is still seeking the right home for Harley the Chihuahua-Miniature Pincher. Harley will be at the adoption again this weekend.

Community Animal Network has pet adoptions from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays outside Russo’s Pet Experience in Fashion Island.

To make a donation, mail checks — referenced with tax ID No. 33-0971560 — to Community Animal Network, P.O. Box 8662 Newport Beach, CA, 92658.