MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Owning a pet comes with benefits and challenges. An animal provides comfort and companionship to those who live alone; they are workers for those who have livestock. They offer support to those with medical conditions and are all-around fun to have in a household. Saying Goodbye The hardest part of being a companion to an animal is the goodbye. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Eastern Madera County SPCA needs you and your skills — whatever those may be. Since the organization’s founding in 1990, Eastern Madera County SPCA has worked tirelessly to fundraise and construct a no-kill shelter for Madera County animals. What once seemed like a dream and a far-off destination has inched closer to being a functioning facility. EMCSPCA ...

The Animal Compassion Team (ACT) foster and adoption Dog of the Week for SNO is a lovable little pup who could use a good home. Jess is an adorable German Shepherd mix who’s about five months old. “Hi, I’m Jess! My foster mom says I am a very sweet and kind boy who’s ready for my forever home! I’m a ...