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
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3 hours ago
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
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









