MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Fostering and adopting kittens and cats has risen in popularity during these unprecedented times, and many pet lovers are becoming fosters to help overcrowded animal shelters. Among the 43% of respondents to a recent Royal Canin survey who have fostered a pet, 6 in 10 have “foster failed” and permanently adopted the pet they were fostering. Most pet ...

Hi folks! Here we are…..the cutest kittens ever! We have been given the job of spreading happiness to Sierra News Online readers. We are 11 week old sisters….yes. sisters! It is true, 70% of “orange” kitties are boys, but guess what! We are both girls!! How special is that?         Besides being adorable, we like kids and dogs…..big people, too. We are spayed and vaccinated and ready for the perfect home. ...

OAKHURST — Spread the word! Local thrift shop, A Cause 4 Paws, is making room for new summer inventory by offering big savings to shoppers. All winter items in the store are $1, including sweaters, scarves, beanies and mittens. Jackets are 50 percent off, as well as all snow gear items like boots, poles, gloves, pants, jumpsuits, and skis. Owner Vicki ...