East county pet of the week: Tinker

Tinker is a beautiful girl that experienced emotional trauma that most 3-year-old kitties haven't had to experience. She was adopted and loved by a woman who suddenly died.

Tinker was then left alone, ignored in the empty apartment, but was provided with lots of food. She gained an inordinate amount of weight before being turned in to the shelter. She was put on a strict diet and is now a proud member of the shelter's "Biggest Loser's Club."

To adopt Tinker, request ID A4528233. The ­Agoura shelter is at 29525 ­Agoura Road, ­Agoura Hills. Pets occasionally already have been adopted. Call 818-991-0071 or visit http://­animalcare.­lacounty.­gov.