3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (288+ words) Last week, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D " Los Angeles County) introduced The Keeping Pets and Families Together Act that would establish a program within the United States Department of Agriculture. .. Image by Helena Sushitskaya from Pixabay June 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON D. C " Last week,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (398+ words) Sierra Sun Times The Puppy Protection Act aims to end cruel, mass breed practices by improving care standards for dogs May 5, 2026 - Washington, D. C. " U. S Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said on Monday they have joined colleagues in introducing legislation that…...

2+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (206+ words) Sierra Sun Times April 25, 2026 " Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that early on Friday morning, Deputies responded to Highway 140 and Station Avenue in Atwater for a report of an unresponsive male located on the shoulder of the road near his…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (318+ words) Rabies Update: 3 Additional Positive Cases Found" April 12, 2026 " Jamestown, CA " Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office officials announce that Tuolumne County Sheriff's Animal Control is notifying the public of three additional confirmed rabies-positive skunks within Tuolumne County. The confirmed locations include: Public Health…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (428+ words) Sierra Sun Times Eddy Credit: Nicole Rosenberg / N/AMore Than a Pet campaign addresses national crisis and honors three community heroes who are helping keep families and pets together March 10, 2026 - WASHINGTON - Approximately 20 million pets in the U. S experience poverty with…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (173+ words) Another Search and Rescue Success! !!" Three volunteers and one team leader responded to the emergency using SAR's Polaris side-by-side equipped with snow tracks. Shortly after departure, the team encountered a fallen tree blocking the road, requiring chainsaw work to clear…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (195+ words) February 10, 2026 - Madera County, CA "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 to nothing over Team "Kibbles' in what became the most cuddly…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (129+ words) January 17, 2026 " Madera County Sheriff's Office officials announce that dumping an animal is a serious crime in Madera County. We will investigate these cases and hold people accountable. If you can no longer care for an animal, there are legal and…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (281+ words) Sierra Sun Times January 15, 2026 " Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on January 13, 2026, at 3: 45 p. m. , Merced County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Officers responded to a residence in the 5200 block of Utah Street in Merced for possible animal neglect Two horses, six…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (223+ words) January 14, 2026 " WINTON, CA " Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Monday, January 12, 2026, the Merced County Sheriff's Office Animal Services received a report of an alleged animal cruelty incident that occurred in Winton. The reporting party stated that while at…...