LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has a shelter filled this week with dogs from the big working breeds.
Dogs available at Lake County Animal Care and Control this include mixes of boxer, German Shepherd, Great Dane, hound, husky, Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler, pit bull, pointer, shepherd and terrier.
Clayton fire dog update: This past week, the two remaining dogs rescued from the Clayton fire area found homes.
Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given a rabies shot and county license before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets hoping you'll choose them.
The following dogs at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (additional dogs on the animal control Web site not listed are still “on hold”).
Pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix has a short blue and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 3, ID No. 6224.
Pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix has a short sable coat.
She's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 6245.
'Maggie'
“Maggie” is a female Labrador Retriever mix with a short brown brindle coat.
She's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 5537.
'Tank'
“Tank” is a male pit bull terrier mix with a short brindle and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 6253.
Pit bull terrier mix puppy
This female pit bull terrier mix pup has a short red and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 6284.
Pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix has a short red and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 10, ID No. 6287.
'Perchuan'
“Perchuan” is a male Rottweiler mix with a short black and tan coat.
He's in kennel No. 11, ID No. 3557.
Labrador Retriever
This female Labrador Retriever has a short all-black coat.
She already has been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 12, ID No. 6235.
Boxer-pit bull mix
This female boxer-pit bull mix has a short brindle and white coat.
She's already been altered, shelter staff reported.
She's in kennel No. 14, ID No. 6194.
Shepherd mix
This handsome male shepherd mix has a medium-length brown and black coat.
He's in kennel No. 18, ID No. 6266.
Terrier-pointer mix pup
This male terrier-pointer mix pup has a short black and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 19a, ID No. 6302.
Terrier-pointer mix pup
This female terrier-pointer mix pup has a short black and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 19b, ID No. 6303.
Terrier-pointer mix pup
This female terrier-pointer mix pup has a short black and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 19c, ID No. 6304.
Terrier-pointer mix pup
This female terrier-pointer mix pup has a short black and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 19d, ID No. 6305.
Terrier-pointer mix pup
This female terrier-pointer mix pup has a short black and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 19e, ID No. 6306.
German Shepherd
This male German Shepherd mix has a short tricolor coat
He's in kennel No. 22, ID No. 6278.
Rottweiler mix
This female Rottweiler mix has a black coat with some brindle markings.
Shelter staff said she need some training and is manageable on a leash. They said she is a very nice dog and knows not to jump when excited. After proper introductions, she has gotten along with other dogs she has met, including off-leash play. She would do best in a home with no cats.
She's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 5947.
'Koa'
“Koa” is a female husky mix with a medium-length black and white coat and blue eyes. She already has been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 26, ID No. 6166.
'Kenai'
“Kenai” is a female husky mix. She has a medium-length black and white coat and blue eyes, and already has been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 27, ID No. 6165.
Senior Labrador Retriever mix
This female senior Labrador Retriever mix has a short brown coat with white markings.
She's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 6246.
'Lucky'
“Lucky” is a male hound and Great Dane mix with a short black and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 30, ID No. 6026.
'Flora'
“Flora” is a female Labrador Retriever mix with a short black and white coat.
She already has been spayed, which should lower her adoption cost.
She is in kennel No. 30b, ID No. 6041.
'Kilo'
“Kilo” is a male German Shepherd with a medium-length all-white coat.
He already has been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 31, ID No. 6252.
'Calie'
“Calie” is a female shepherd mix with a short black and tan coat.
She already has been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 34, ID No. 5065.
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm .
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
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