AHWAHNEE—You’ve seen me before, and I’m back again. I’d really like this to be the last time I get my name in the paper—at least in terms of looking for my permanent home. I’d be your best friend forever if you supply me with lots and lots of toys that have squeakers, ’cause I love to hear myself make lots ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, my name is Sweet Pea, and I am just as sweet as my name. I came here to the lovely EMC SPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center due to an unfortunate circumstance.  The hooman I used to lived with had to go into a care home, and—much as she wanted to—couldn’t take me with her. So I need a ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, there! My name’s Leo, and I’m a really special boy. Special needs, that is. But that doesn’t stop me from living my best life. I Need to Be an Only Cat* So I’m looking for a hooman who is up for sharing life with me.  Honestly I’m not sure exactly what all this means, but the lovely people who ...

AHWAHNEE—You’ve seen me before. I’m Dodger, and I’m very handsome. Just look at my ears! My sister, Claudia, was adopted, so I’m kinda lonely here, even though the folks at EMCSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center take great care of me. But I’d really, really like to have a home and a hooman of my very own. Kelpie/Aussie Shepherd Mix ...

AHWAHNEE—Sometimes you just have to think outside the box. Or in this case, the van. The Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMCSPCA) Animal Care and Adoption Center works really hard to make the best of limited resources and make every penny count. In particular they sought funding to provide low-cost spay/neuter availability to local pets.  Funding Prayers Answered A grant from ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Rolo, and I’m looking for YOU. If you are fun-loving and like to play, I’m your special guy. I’m handsome and dashing. They call me a tabby because of my beautiful stripes. I am only six months three weeks old, so there’s plenty of time for us to get to know each other. I’m only 6-3/4 pounds, so ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, there! I’m Charlie Bear. Again. You’ve seen me previously, and I know you fell in love with me. You just haven’t had time in your schedule to actually come meet me. What are you waiting for? As I told you before, I might be a little shy when we first meet, but bear with me. I walk with a swagger, ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, there! I’m Charlie Bear, and I want your lap! I might be a little shy when we first meet, but bear with me. I will warm up and be your best friend in no time. As to my vital statistics, I’m 28 months old, and I weigh 11.25 pounds. Just the right size, don’t you think? I really would ...

PETS & ANIMALS — When you involve the entire family and plan ahead when adopting a new dog, you can be better prepared to provide a loving home and enjoy all the unconditional love only a four-legged best friend can give. From preparing your home to researching the best dog for your family and completing the adoption process, these tips ...

The Animal Compassion Team (ACT) foster and adoption Dog of the Week for SNO is actually four adorable puppies. Meet Cocoa (brown and white female), Saffron (tan and white female), Nutmeg (tan and white male), and Pepper (black with white and tan female). These sweet pups weigh between two and three pounds and are eight weeks old. We are now ...