COARSEGOLD — As evacuations continue for the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County, volunteers and disaster relief experts are busy housing people, pets and livestock, while businesses and individuals are stepping up to make donations of feed for the four-leggers. The Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds has upwards of 40 horses right now, and continues to accept horses that have been evacuated, ...
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The Animal Compassion Team (ACT) foster and adoption program introduces Teddy: Hi! I am a Rottweiler mix, and I weigh about 75 pounds. Basically, I am just a big puppy and very playful. “He is such a beautiful boy,” says ACT volunteer Riley Hardison. “He is great with other dogs, but since he is a big active puppy he wouldn’t ...
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OAKHURST — Everyone needs a treat, right? A summer tradition continues that’s of special note to anyone with a sweet tooth and everyone who loves animals: the Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA) will be positioned outside True Value in Oakhurst on Saturday, July 15 and 29, and August 12 and 26 with all kinds of delicious temptations designed to ...
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OAKHURST — Saturday, July 15, will be a day full of customer appreciation at local thrift shop A Cause 4 Paws. Join the party and enjoy a free hot dog and a free soda or bottled water, and meet your fellow loyal customers. Also, a huge sale is slated for the entire month of July. Just $5 for a bag ...
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The Animal Compassion Team (ACT) foster and adoption program introduces likely Vizsla/pit bull-mix, Pecan: Hi! I’m a super-sweet girl with an amazingly calm yet go-with-the-flow energy. I weigh between 50 and 60 pounds. The ACT team thinks I am a Vizsla-mix because I have half a tail and a beautiful red/golden coloring. Vizslas originated in Hungary and are known as ...
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Hi, my name is Taddy and I am a two-to-three-year old female Maine coon. I am a very friendly girl who loves to give cuddles. The nice rescues from ACT had to shave me because of some serious mats stuck in my hair but luckily, my fur will grow back! If you think I am your girl please fill out ...
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Written by Karen Bauer — OAKHURST — Come out and love the animals this Saturday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Yosemite Wine Tails in Oakhurst. Among the adoptable dogs who’ll make a personal appearance at the Eastern Madera County SPCA/ Friends of Madera Shelter (FMAS) “Love the Animals” event will be Artemis, a lovable Pit mix; ...
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The Animal Compassion Team foster and adoption program introduces a pair of litter mates who can be adopted as a pair or apart. Meet Melody and Millie: We are four-month-old chihuahua and terrier mixes who are just so cute. Our foster mom says we are some of her favorite puppies ever, and we are just such well behaved little girls. ...
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Written by Karen Bauer — OAKHURST — Pet adoptions, photos with your pet and discounted spay/neuter certificates courtesy of the Eastern Madera County SPCA and Friends of Madera Shelter (FMAS) will all be available along with a glass (or two!) of wine on Saturday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Yosemite Wine Tails in Oakhurst. Collette Goga, ...
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The Animal Compassion Team foster and adoption program introduces Stanley: Hi, my name is Stanley. I am a beagle mix, about two years old. I weigh about 20-25 pounds and am an adult dog, so I am all done growing. My foster mom says I am such a well-behaved, good boy who loves all dogs, cats, and people. I am ...
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