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


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
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
Letters: Responsibility, or lack thereof
Read in this edition of The Madera Tribune about the (animal) overflow and the impact on FMAS. It’s responsibility. We have none today....
For The Madera Tribune
Jul 23, 2024
Letters: Frustrations with Animal Shelter
Since my mom and I began our involvement in Friends of Madera Animal Shelter, we constantly have phone calls here at Peck’s about...
For The Madera Tribune
Jul 19, 2024
Cat names
As I have indicated before, our household is controlled by cats. To be exact, it is now run by four cats: Scooter, Dennis, Zorro, and...
Nancy Simpson
Mar 29, 2024









