LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With the arrival of spring, it’s a good time to bring home a new friend to share your home and spend time with in the great outdoors.
This week adoptable dogs from Lake County Animal Care and Control and the SPCA of Clear Lake are featured. A number of breed mixes are available.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
SPCA OF CLEAR LAKE
‘Bruiser’
“Bruiser” is a pit bull/mastiff mix.
He is a very loving and affectionate guy who loves to play fetch and is ready to go home with you.
Bruiser is neutered, microchipped and current on all his vaccinations.
Ramon and Ralph
“Ramon” and “Ralph” are heeler/lab mix puppies.
These boys are lovable goofballs. They have been at the SPCA a long time, and they are ready for a forever home.
They both are neutered, microchipped and current on all vaccinations.
LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
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”).
Female terrier mix
This female terrier mix is 1 year old.
She has brown eyes, a short black and white coat, a docked tail, weighs 20 pounds and has been spayed.
She’s in kennel No. 5, ID No. 35882.
Female pit bull mix
This female pit bull mix is 5 months old.
She has a short brown and white coat, gold eyes, weighs nearly 26 pounds and has not yet been spayed.
Find her in kennel No. 7, ID No. 35880.
Labrador Retriever-pointer mix
This female Labrador Retriever-pointer mix is 1 year old.
She has a short chocolate coat, a green and a gold eye, weighs nearly 49 pounds and has not yet been spayed.
She’s in kennel No. 14, ID No. 35876.
Male retriever mix
This male retriever mix is 4 years old.
He has a short yellow coat and brown eyes, weighs 46 pounds and has been neutered.
Shelter staff reported that he’s a very mellow, gentle and well-mannered dog. He gets along great with older, mellow dogs.
Find him in kennel No. 16, ID No. 35734.
Hound-Doberman Pinscher mix
This male hound-Doberman Pinscher mix is 1 year old.
He has a short gold coat and brown eyes, weighs 46 pounds and has been altered.
According to shelter staff he’s great with other dogs and has a moderate energy level. He also has good leash manners, and loves to play and chase his shadow.
He’s in kennel No. 17, ID No. 35733.
Female border collie mix pup
This female border collie mix puppy is 12 weeks old.
She has blue eyes, a short brown and white coat, and weighs 9 pounds.
Find her in kennel No. 18c, ID No. 35706.
Female border collie mix pup
This female border collie mix puppy is 12 weeks old.
She has blue eyes, a short brown and white coat, and weighs 9 pounds.
Find her in kennel No. 18d, ID No. 35707.
Pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix is 2 years old.
She weighs nearly 42 pounds, has a short white and brown brindle coat, and has been spayed.
Shelter staff said she’s a very sweet dog and is great with other dogs. She doesn't appear to have been given much attention but she loves a lap to crawl into, and has a low energy level.
She’s in kennel No. 33, ID No. 35823.
‘Chino’
“Chino” is a 4-year-old male cocker spaniel mix.
He has a long buff-colored coat and brown eyes, weighs 16 pounds and has been altered.
He’s in kennel No. 34, ID No. 35740.
Please note: Dogs listed at the county 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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