The Friends of Madera Animal Shelter received about $80,000 in donations after a FOX26 story highlighted its fundraising needs. - A $40,000 matching donation from the Central Valley Community Foundation matched an earlier donor's contribution.
- Additional checks and donations are still being counted from community members. - The shelter needs $180,000 to stay open and continues to work toward that goal.
The final donation total will be announced at the board meeting on June 24.