LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The county’s animal shelter has puppies and adult dogs cleared to go to new homes this week.

The dogs this week include border collie, boxer, shepherd, Chihuahua and lab mixes, a “min pin” and an American bulldog mix.

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”).

“Buddy”

“Buddy” is a 1-year-old male Chihuahua mix.

He’s got a short black coat with white markings, and is not yet neutered.

He’s in kennel No. 12, ID No. 31899.

Shepherd-lab mix pup

This 9-week-old puppy is a German Shepherd-Labrador Retriever mix.

She has a short tan coat and a long tail.

Find her in kennel No. 15c, ID No. 31806.

“Delilah”

“Delilah” is a 2-year-old female Labrador Retriever-boxer mix.

She has black coloring and a short coat.

She is in kennel No. 16, ID No. 31916.

Min pin mix

This 1 year old male is a Manchester Terrier-miniature Pinscher mix.

He has a short black and tan coat and weighs 21 pounds.

He’s in kennel No. 14, ID 31764.

Border collie mix puppies

These 11-week-old border collie mix puppies are all males.

They have short coats and black and white coloring.

The puppies can be found in kennel No. 15a-d, ID No. 31657.

American bulldog mix

This female American bulldog mix is 2 years old.

She has brown and brindle coloring, weighs 80 pounds and has been spayed.

She is in kennel No. 13, ID No. 31784.

Adoptable dogs also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dogs_and_Puppies.htm or at www.petfinder.com.

Please note: Dogs listed at the shelter's Web page that are said to be “on hold” are not yet cleared for adoption.

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, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 1 p.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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