

County hosts first Puppy Bowl event
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera County hosts an Inaugural Puppy Bowl on Friday at the Government Center where spectators looked on as the puppies played. The puppies are from the Madera Animal Shelter, and available for adoption. Lights! Cameras! Puppies! Madera County’s inaugural Puppy Bowl turns into a blowout! Team ‘Bits’ was pawsitively ready for the big game, running up the score, 35-0, over Team ‘Kibbles’ in what became the most cuddly and cutest matchup of a
For The Madera Tribune
Feb 11
Animal dumpers will be held accountable
Dumping an animal is a serious crime in Madera County. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has vowed they will investigate these cases and hold people accountable. If anyone can no longer care for an animal, there are legal and humane options available. If anyone witnesses illegal animal dumping in Madera County, report it to the MCSO, as animal cruelty will not be tolerated in the County.
For The Madera Tribune
Jan 21
Letters: Concerns over stray animals
I am writing to express my deep concern about the growing number of stray animals in the City of Madera. As someone born here and proud to have returned after graduating high school in the mid-1980s, it saddens me to see how our community has changed. Throughout the years, Madera has become increasingly congested and, in many areas, less clean. While many residents take pride in maintaining their neighborhoods, the number who neglect this responsibility seems to be rising. Wh
For The Madera Tribune
Jan 7
Losing a pet
Most people I know are animal lovers, and the ones who are know how heart-breaking it is to lose a pet. I’ve heard there have been some...
Nancy Simpson
Aug 23, 2025


Distemper virus hits Madera animals
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune The Madera County Animal Shelter, at 205 Tozer St. The Madera County Animal Services Department is...
Tyler Takeda
Aug 22, 2025
We named him Lucky
The word “luck” or “lucky” is not usually part of my vocabulary. When good things happen in my life, I say, “I am blessed,” or I may say,...
Nancy Simpson
Nov 30, 2024
Letters: Addressing animal abuse, abandonment
Madera County, California, is known for its stunning landscapes and rich agricultural heritage. However, beneath this picturesque surface...
Christy Lopez
Sep 27, 2024
Don’t hide it from the cat
Cats are really funny creatures. I have said it before, and I will say it again. There’s nothing funnier than a cat. If you are not a cat...
Nancy Simpson
Aug 16, 2024




