Brownie Brownie was born with her...

Brownie

Brownie was born with her eyes open, making her exceptional from

the time of her birth. Brownie’s mom was rescued while pregnant from

a shelter’s death row in September, making Brownie also very lucky.

Less than a week ago, Brownie’s luck changed when her corneas

ruptured and veterinarians predicted a dismal future. Friends at the

Community Animal Network in Newport Beach waited to see if her

corneas would regenerate.

“They miraculously did and she can see,” said network founder

DiAnna Pfaff-Martin.

The Eye Clinic in Orange County, which has veterinary eye

specialists, discovered that Brownie’s eyelashes were causing the

irritation, and cataracts and eyelid reconstructive surgery would be

the required solution.

The network is now accepting tax deductible donations for the

“Brownie’s Sight Fund.”

Pfaff-Martin also pointed out that the network’s Web site now

includes a “Bridge to Life” to thank those who helped save Marcus, a

kitten whose intestines were wrapped around his lungs.See other

animals available for adoption at www.animalnetwork.org or Russo’s

pet store at Fashion Island between noon and 4 p.m. on weekends.

Information: (949) 759-3646, or Community Animal Network, P.O. Box

8662, Newport Beach, CA 92658.