LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Looking for a really big dog for outdoor fun? Or a small dog to hang around on the couch?

Lake County Animal Care and Control has a dog to fit your lifestyle.

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 10 months old.

He has a short tan coat, weighs 7 pounds and has been neutered.

Find him in kennel No. 18b, ID No. 36420.

Chihuahua mix

This female Chihuahua mix is 10 months old.

She has a short tan coat, weighs 7 pounds and has been spayed.

She’s in kennel No. 18a, ID No. 36421.

Mastiff-hound mix

This mastiff-hound mix is 9 months old.

She has a short brown brindle and black coat, weighs 60 pounds and has been spayed.

She’s in kennel No. 11, ID No. 36411.

Labrador Retriever mix

This male Labrador Retriever mix is 2 years old.

He has a short brown coat and weighs 112 pounds. He has been neutered.

Find him in kennel No. 10, ID No. 36407.

Male boxer mix

This male boxer mix is 2 years old.

He has a short brown brindle and white coat, weighs 47 pounds and has been neutered.

He’s in kennel No. 9, ID No. 36409.

Female pit bull terrier mix

This female pit bull terrier mix is 8 months old.

She weighs nearly 26 pounds, has a short brown and white coat, and has been spayed.

She is currently in foster, ID No. 35880.

Chihuahua-wirehaired terrier

This male Chihuahua-wirehaired terrier is 8 months old.

He weighs nearly 10 pounds, has a long tan coat and has been altered.

He’s currently in foster, ID No. 36211.

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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