Our Veterinarians   Testimonial   Since 2001, "The Cat Care Clinic" in Orange" has supported "Community Animal Network" with fair prices, and as well as courteous  staff support for our billing and records.   Since C.A.N animals have been treated under the care of Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell our veterinary expenses have dropped over $100,000.00 a year due to her exceptional diagnostic ability and care for the many C.A.N. rescue cats that have walked through her doors. We Thank You, Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell! Since this experience I can only recommend to all cat lovers that they visit and feline expert and experience the difference in veterinary care.     Our Veterinarians Building a good working relationship with local veterinarians has proved beneficial to Community Animal Network and has enabled donated dollars to be used wisely. Since 1996, the largest amount of our donated dollars are used for veterinary medical services and spay and neuter surgeries. DiAnna Pfaff-Martin's years of experience and accumulated knowledge of veterinary working with local veterinarians has lead Community Animal Network to endorse and work with these vets exclusively.   Spay and neuter is the surgery performed most often on rescued animals, but, in order to save lives and the bank account, we request Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, because of her superior diagnostic ability.         Since 2001, "The Cat Care Clinic Of Orange" has supported "Community Animal Network" with fair prices, and as well as courteous  staff support for our billing and records. Since C.A.N animals have been treated under the care of Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell our veterinary expenses have dropped over $100,000.00 a year due to her exceptional diagnostic ability and care for the many C.A.N. rescue cats that have walked through her doors. We Thank You, Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell! Since this experience I can only recommend to all cat lovers that they visit and feline expert and experience the difference in veterinary care.   VETERINARIAN FOCUS The Cat Care Clinic of Orange Elaine Wexler-Mitchell DVM Feline specialist 2638 N. Tustin Avenue Tustin , 92865 714.282.2287       Our Feline Diagnostic EXPERT  &  VETERINARY  ADVISOR   Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell's diagnostic ability and thorough physical exams have saved Community Animal Network money. No unnecessary hospitalizations, or unexpected deaths have occurred and we have always had a diagnosis and left the hospital with a clear explanation of a treatment plan. As an animal approaches its' end to a quality life, we are taught to consider "quality of life" and given numeric guidelines of bun level for kidney disease that makes it easier to consider an animal may be uncomfortable. Wexler-Mitchell's physical exam can engage her consideration of specific diseases; which often can eliminate a lot of expensive testing.  Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell’s is the author of two books and writes monthly for Cat Fancy Magazine as well as has a bi-monthly column in the Orange County Register about cats.   Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, DVM Board Certified Feline Specialist The Cat Care Clinic Orange, CA www.catcare.com 714-282-2287       OUR VETERINARIAN   In Memory Of Joel Pasco DVM October 24, 2009 All Creatures Care Cottage Costa Mesa, CA   www.allcreaturescarecottage.com 949-642-7151 In Memory, October 24, 2009 He plowed through life at a gallop!       OUR SPAY NEUTER EXPERT   Dr. HEIDI STRAND  PRO PET FIX High quality spay/neuter surgeries www.propetfix.com Two Locations Fullerton 714- 738-3492 Tustin/Santa Ana 714- 973-1840                Community Animal Network P.O. Box 8662 Newport Beach, California, 92658 Community Members Interested In Getting community@animalnetwork.org

 

 

Our "Angel Vets"

Our "Angel Vets" reduce their charges to help rescue animals.

We spay and neuter kittens at 2lbs which is approximately 9 weeks of age. We follow the January 2000 California State law that requires large municipal shelters to spay and neuter all animals before leaving the animal shelter. 

GUIDE TO A HEALTHY CAT       Guide to a Healthy Cat is the definitive guide to feline well-being. Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell provides the most up-to-date information about cat health, including vaccine recommendations, new therapeutic diets, and the latest treatments for kidney disease. You'll find everything you need to know about raising a kitten, feeding the finicky feline, grooming for good health, caring for a senior cat, and keeping peace in a multi-cat home. From the scoop on litter boxes to the keys to feline mental health, this user-friendly guide is packed with plain-English explanations and advice to help keep your cat healthy. ASK THE VET Guide to a Healthy Cat is the definitive guide to feline well-being. Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell provides the most up-to-date information about cat health, including vaccine recommendations, new therapeutic diets, and the latest treatments for kidney disease. You'll find everything you need to know about raising a kitten, feeding the finicky feline, grooming for good health, caring for a senior cat, and keeping peace in a multi-cat home. From the scoop on litter boxes to the keys to feline mental health, this user-friendly guide is packed with plain-English explanations and advice to help keep your cat healthy.

The Cat Care Clinic 2638 N. Tustin Street Orange, CA 92865 714-282-2287     MEET THE VET AND AUTHOR Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell  Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell is the owner and originator of The Cat Care Clinic. She received an undergraduate degree in biology from Cornell University and her D.V.M. degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.    In 1995 Dr. Wexler-Mitchell became board   certified in feline practice-one of 25 charter diplomats. She is a former president of the Academy of Feline Medicine and served on the board of The American Association of Feline Practitioners. She is also a member of other veterinary organizations including AVMA, AAHA, SCVMA, and the CVMA. She is a contributing editor to Cat Fancy magazine and writes the Ask the Vet column. Her first book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Cat, was published in 1999. Dr. Wexler-Mitchell is married and is the owner of two Somali cats-Keiki and Shaka.               Since June 2001 the Cat Care Clinic of orange has been servicing Community Animal Network rescue animals. Since working with a feline expert the organization has experienced a decrease in veterinary expenses and increase in the abilities of feline diagnostics.

Dr. Joel Pasco’s life long love of animals is what led him to become a veterinarian and he has now been practicing veterinarian medicine for 30 years. He says the most significant thing that he has learned is that people and pets never seem to amaze him and he is continually amazed at how closely bonded most people are to their pets. His special interests are in exotic pets and wildlife medicine and surgery. Dr. Pasco incorporates alternative medicine, to an extent, into his traditional practice with things such as diet and vitamins. All Creatures Care Cottage specialties’ include general surgery and exotic pet surgery. The referral of patients is sometimes necessary, though, for severe fractures and major cancer cases. The hospital provides basic procedures such as spay/neuter and claw removal. Preventative care such as dental care, vaccines, flea control and the like are also provided. Teeth cleaning are suggested every 6-12 months depending on each case. All procedures include anesthesia and medicine if needed. Other hospital services are also available such as board and care while you are away, bathing to treat pet skin problems, house calls for non emergencies, client education and koi pond and tropical fish care. Dr. Pasco and the veterinary hospital serve the community by supporting The Community Animal Network through giving complimentary exams for rescue animals. He also provides pro-bono work and has served on the Board for Orange County Vet Services.

Dr. Zuniga

Dr. Zuniga’s early exposure to cats and poultry, along with the guidance of his grandfather and his uncle who was a veterinarian, had a great influence on his decision to practice veterinary medicine. He has been a licensed vet for 15 years. Dr. Zuniga incorporates alternative medicine into his traditional practice with diet and vitamins. South Main Animal Hospital provides basic procedures such as spay/neuter, claw removal and tail docking. Teeth cleaning is also performed and is suggested that this procedure should be performed twice a year. This procedure includes anesthesia and dental fluoride. He is a general practitioner, but does specialize in some orthopedic surgeries, such as repairing broken legs and simple fractures. The referral of patients is sometimes necessary for some hip surgeries and cataract surgeries. He also refers clients out for a second opinion if patients need any expertise involving internal medicine. Patients are also referred to non-traditional practitioners such as chiropractors and acupuncturists. His veterinary hospital serves the community by supporting The Community Animal Network through giving complimentary exams for rescue animals and offering special prices so that more animals may be treated.