UPDATE – June 5, 2 p.m.: Captain has been found! Just before noon on Friday, June 5, the errant Heeler was spotted in the vicinity of Calvin Crest and Sugar Pine, heading up a dirt road. Faithful volunteers were able to corral him long enough for his humans to be contacted in Madera. The Martinez family is overjoyed and taking ...

OAKHURST – You’ve probably seen him on one of his horses, the lone man riding carefully down Road 426 towards town in the early dusk, or walking slowly around the perimeter of the high school campus, down School Road, around Fresno Flats. His name is Anthony Francis Monroe, and he goes by the name of Tony. He and four horses ...

OAKHURST – Last year’s fires inspired lots of mountain folks to ask how they could help. Before this year’s fire season gets underway, an opportunity to participate is available with the Central California Animal Disaster Team (CCADT). CCADT is currently recruiting members, and is offering training at a workshop in Oakhurst on Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.

OAKHURST – Stop by Western Sierra Nursery on Friday, May 29 for “An Evening of Whine and Noses” to benefit the Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA). The night out includes live music and special human treats from 6 – 8 p.m. with a requested donation of $10 per person for the EMC-SPCA.

OAKHURST – A hearty “woof” and four paws up to all who participated in the 3rd annual Oakminster Dog Show on Apr. 26. All funds raised go to the Eastern Madera County SPCA building fund. Event organizer Gail Hawksworth, owner of Mysham For the Love of Dogs Training and Care, says the event continues to grow each year, and will ...

OAKHURST – Tongues and tails will be wagging as the Oakhurst Mountain Lions Club sponsors an event to benefit our four-legged friends and the Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA). It’s time for the annual Oakminster Dog Show, now in its third year, scheduled for Sunday, Apr. 26 at Oakhurst Community Park. All dogs and their humans are cordially invited, ...

OAKHURST – After years of record-breaking participation in the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) annual Relay for Life event in the foothills, it’s time now that our mountain area canines get in on the uplifting action.

OAKHURST – Steve’s Tropical Fish and Pet Supply is gearing up to give away over $1,000 worth of free product to some lucky customers, as the Batemans offer up a one day blow-out sale to celebrate their four years in business.

OAKHURST – A small, black pony with a white stripe on her face was last seen cruising down Road 426 towards Oakhurst, according to reports received by the Cornell family. In this case, the wayward one is not just any four-legged friend.

CATHEYS VALLEY – Small equine sanctuary Wayward Ponies’ Home is hosting the sixth annual Open House on Saturday, Feb. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. Wayward Ponies’ Home is a nonprofit, permanent sanctuary whose mission is to provide a home for a limited number of ponies and horses. The organization promotes compassionate care for all.