CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Control is offering eight dogs for adoption this week.
The available dogs are Apollo, Dingo, Evander, Ivy, Robbie, Sam, Tory and Trudy.
To meet the animals, call Clearlake Animal Control at 707-994-8201 and speak to Marcia at Extension 103 Monday through Thursday, or leave a message at any other time.
‘Apollo’
“Apollo” is a 1-year-old male who shelter staff said was rescued from a heartbreaking case of neglect.
He was severely underweight at 31 pounds – described as just skin and bones, and starving for attention – but since then he’s gained 12 pounds and “has come a long way in every way,” said staff, who added he holds a special place in the hearts of the officers who saved him.
Apollo is very friendly with people and would make a great dog for an active family. He has moments of low confidence and pushy, assertive behavior so Innovative Dog Training & Education is donating some free training to his adopters as well as some free playgroup sessions to his adopters to help nurture a confident social dog.
He is recommended as the perfect dog for a dominant female or stable male dogs who will take him under their wing and teach him a few things. Apollo also is good with both adults and older, respectful children.
‘Dingo’
“Dingo” is described by shelter staff as a happy, friendly boy who is a true people dog.
He is 2 years old, weighs about 45 pounds, and is good with both adults and children.
Dingo likes to be by your side, has nice manners and sits for treats like a true gentleman. He also loves to play ball and probably Frisbee, too.
Shelter staff said he is great with other nice dogs, but has low confidence and prefers people. He will benefit from more socialization.
‘Evander’
“Evander” is a 1-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix who has an all-black coat and weighs about 45 pounds.
He is good with both children and adults, and shelter staff said they are currently working on his socializing skills.
‘Ivy’
“Ivy” is a 2- to 3-year-old female husky mix that weighs about 45 pounds.
She is good with other dogs and people.
An assessment of her found her energetic and wanting to play with other dogs, and also loving attention from people.
Her adopter will be offered four free sessions with a socialization playgroup.
‘Robbie’
“Robbie” is a young and happy-go-lucky mix – possibly Labrador Retriever and Rottweiler.
Shelter staff said is he around a year and a half old and weighs 50 pounds.
He walks well on a leash, makes friends with other dogs, and is playful but not super active.
Robbie is vaccinated, was neutered and had a full dental cleaning.
He recently was diagnosed with heartworm, so he is undergoing treatment. If adopted or taken to rescue, he will need a quiet place to recover.
Sam
Sam, also known as Big Bird, is a 1-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix, weighing 70 pounds with a medium-length black coat.
Shelter staff said he loves to play; he has extremely high energy and can be unruly, and so he needs obedience training.
However, he also loves everyone he meets and has an exuberant personality. Staff suggested he will need an active family to make sure he has an outlet for all that energy.
He’s selective with other dogs, good with adults and recommended for children over age 10 due to his size.
‘Tory’
“Tory” is a 2-year-old female Lab mix. She weighs 50 pounds and has a short fawn coat.
Shelter staff said she is good with both children and adults, is nonreactive with cats and is “selective and assertive” with other dogs, meaning, she would do best with a social male or submissive female.
She’s reported to be calm and sweet, loves to take walks and is amazing on leash.
‘Trudy’
“Trudy” is a cute 1- to 2-year-old female Labrador Retriever mix who weighs about 45 pounds.
Shelter staff said she loves to play in water, is social but selective with other dogs, and is good with adults and older, respectful children.
She is active and would be a great companion for adventure or a working sidekick on a ranch.
Trudy needs more socialization and would benefit from additional training and playgroups.
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Clearlake Animal Control: Apollo, Dingo, Evander, Ivy, Robbie, Sam, Tory and Trudy
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