LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It's an eclectic group of dogs that's available for adoption at Lake County Animal Care and Control this week.
Dogs available to new homes this week include mixes of cattle dog, Chihuahua, dachshund, fox terrier, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, McNab, 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”).
'Princess'
“Princess” is a Labrador Retriever mix with a short yellow coat.
Shelter staff said she is a sweet dog.
She's in kennel No. 2, ID No. 2469.
Female fox terrier mix
This female fox terrier mix has a short tricolor coat.
She's in kennel No. 3, ID No. 2398.
'Mimi'
“Mimi” is a Chihuahua mix.
She has a short white and tan coat.
Mimi is in kennel No. 4a, ID No. 2055.
Male Chihuahua mix
This male Chihuahua mix has a short white coat.
He's in kennel No. 4b, ID No. 2321.
Labrador Retriever-cattle dog mix
This male Labrador Retriever-cattle dog mix has a short tan and white coat.
Shelter staff said he is very good around other dogs, and showed many calming signals, like sniffing the ground, looking away and turning his body sideways. He was perfectly calm on a leash.
He's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 2227.
McNab-terrier mix
This male McNab-terrier mix has a short black and white coat.
Shelter staff said he's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 2442.
Female pit bull mix
This female pit bull terrier mix has a short brown brindle and white coat.
Shelter staff said she has no food aggression and would be fine with children ages 7 and older. She is not good with cats, but she would be great with other dogs, male or female.
They said that, overall, she is a wonderful and loving girl.
She's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 2241.
'Kermit'
“Kermit” is a handsome male German Shepherd mix with a short tan coat.
He's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 2446.
Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix
This older female Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix is looking for her forever home.
Shelter staff said she's an older dog that needs a loving home where she can spend the rest of herlife.
She's in kennel No. 10, ID No. 2468.
Male shepherd
This male shepherd mix has a short black and tan coat.
Shelter staff said he does great with other dogs, both male and female. He has shown some food aggression, but shelter staff said that can be addressed through training and management.
He's in kennel No. 11, ID No. 2367.
'Diesel'
“Diesel” is a boxer mix with a short black and white coat.
Shelter staff said Diesel needs a home with no livestock or farm animals, but seems fine with cats.
He's in kennel No. 16, ID No. 2270.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This cute young pit bull terrier mix has a short gray and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 24, ID No. 2470.
Dachshund-terrier mix
This happy young male dachshund-terrier mix has a short buff-colored coat.
He's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 2436.
Labrador-Retriever mix
This female Labrador Retriever mix with the great big smile has a short, all-black coat and big brown eyes.
She's in kennel No. 34, ID No. 2460.
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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