LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has a dozen dogs of varying sizes and breeds needing new homes this week.
Dogs available for adoption are mixes of cattle dog, Chihuahua, Doberman, English Bulldog, pit bull, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Shar Pei 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”).
Chihuahua mix
This male Chihuahua mix is 6 years old.
He weighs 5.4 pounds and will be neutered when he is adopted.
He's in kennel No. 4, ID No. 1751.
Pit bull terrier mix
This handsome male pit bull terrier mix has a short tan and white coat.
He is about 2 years old and weighs 70 pounds. He was found in the Kelseyville area as a stray.
Shelter staff said he loves people and can't wait to be in a new home.
He's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 1664.
'Baby'
“Baby” is a female pit bull terrier mix.
She has a short black and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 1763.
'Copper'
“Copper” is a young male pit bull terrier mix.
He has a short red and white coat, and already has been neutered, so he has a low adoption fee.
Copper is in kennel No. 8, ID No. 1738.
Pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix has a pretty face and a short gray and white coat.
She's 2 years old and weighs 53 pounds.
Found as a stay, she is friendly loves to play with other dogs, male or female. Shelter staff doesn't recommend her for a home with cats, but she has no food guarding issues.
She's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 1663.
'Snoopy'
“Snoopy” is a 10-year-old male shepherd mix looking for a mellow home.
He weighs nearly 50 pounds and has a short tricolor coat.
He has a low adoption fee as he is already neutered.
Snoopy loves people, and he gets along with low energy dogs because in the past he was attacked by another dog.
If you have dogs and are interested in Snoopy, shelter staff requests that an application to be filled out and bring your dogs for a meet and greet
He's in kennel No. 12, ID No. 1650.
Shar Pei-pit bull mix
This 6-month-old male Shar Pei-pit bull mix has a short, dark-colored coat.
Shelter staff said he's very intelligent and energetic.
He gets along with both male and female dogs, and loves to play. He's not recommended for a home with cats and could use some training.
He's in kennel No. 17, ID No. 1684.
Cattle dog mix
This young male cattle dog mix has a short white coat with reddish-brown markings.
He is in kennel No. 26a, ID No. 1722.
English Bulldog mix
This female English Bulldog mix has white and brown brindle markings on a short coat.
She's in kennel No. 31, ID No. 1734.
Rhodesian Ridgeback mix
This female Rhodesian Ridgeback mix has a short brown coat and black markings.
She's in kennel No. 32a, ID No. 1757.
Rhodesian Ridgeback mix
This male Rhodesian Ridgeback mix has a short brown coat and black markings.
He's in kennel No. 32b, ID No. 1762.
'Mel'
“Mel” is a male Doberman Pinscher-Shar Pei mix.
He has a short brown and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 33a, ID No. 1718.
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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