LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Dogs in a variety of sizes and breeds – from little terriers to larger shepherd and boxer mixes – are waiting to meet you at Lake County Animal Care and Control this week.
This week's available dogs include mixes of boxer, Cairn terrier, Chihuahua, corgi, Labrador Retriever, pit bull and shepherd.
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.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
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”).
Male shepherd mix
This handsome male shepherd mix is listed as “urgent” because he has been at the shelter for more than a month and needs a new home immediately.
When he originally arrived in the shelter March 17, he didn't really know what a leash was; now, however, he walks like a perfect gentlemen. In the play yard, he comes immediately with food as a motivator.
He has no food aggression towards people or dogs, and allows handling of ears, mouth, paws and tail without any problems. He has avoided cats when tested.
Shelter staff said he would make a great pet for a family with kids, and has a great fun loving personality.
He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 4560.
Female Chihuahuas
These two female Chihuahuas have short multicolored coats.
They're in kennel No. 3a and No. 22, ID Nos. 4637 and 4636, respectively.
'Cali'
“Cali” is a female Labrador Retriever that shelter staff said is very sweet.
She has a short yellow coat.
Cali already is spaied so her adoption fee will be $71 instead of $161.
She's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 4683.
'Chato'
“Chato” is an older male corgi and pit bull terrier mix.
He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 4759.
Male Chihuahua mix
This male Chihuahua mix has an all-white coat.
He's in kennel No. 17, ID No. 4591.
Female Cairn terrier
This female Cairn terrier was found as a stray on the Hopland Grade.
She has a curly medium-length brown coat.
She's in kennel No. 18a, ID No. 4755.
Female Cairn terrier
This young female Cairn terrier was found as a stray on the Hopland Grade.
She has a long brown and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 18b, ID No. 4756.
'Snowball'
“Snowball” is a female Chihuahua mix with a short tan and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 19a, ID No. 4705.
'Smokey'
“Smokey” is a Chihuahua in need of a new home.
He is in kennel No. 19b, ID No. 4706.
Female Chihuahua
This female Chihuahua mix has an all-white coat.
She's in kennel No. 23, ID No. 4733.
Female pit bull mix
This female pit bull mix has a short gray and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 4588.
Female pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix has a short gray and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 4749.
'Rosie'
“Rosie” is a female boxer-pit bull mix.
She has a short brown brindle coat with white markings.
Her adoption fee will be less expensive due to already being spayed.
She's in kennel No. 32, ID No. 4670.
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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