LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has another shelter filled with dogs of many different breeds needing homes.
This week's dogs include mixes of American Bulldog, border collie, bullmastiff, Chihuahua, coonhound, dachshund, German Shepherd, husky, Labrador Retriever, Shar Pei, shepherd, standard poodle, wirehaired terrier and Yorkshire Terrier.
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”).
Dachshund-Chihuahua mix
This male dachshund-Chihuahua mix has a short brown coat and already has been altered.
Shelter staff said he is friendly with other dogs and people and would do best in a home with children ages 10 and over. He arrived at the shelter with an eye condition and will need further ophthalmology referral.
He's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 6792.
'Lucy'
“Lucy” is a redbone coonhound with a short red coat. She already has been altered.
Shelter staff said Lucy is good with other dogs that will respect her space. She is great with people and would do fine with children of any age. She needs a home with an active family who will include her in their adventures. If left alone she needs a secure fence to keep her safe.
Lucy is in kennel No. 7, ID No. 6785.
Shepherd-Labrador Retriever mix
This male shepherd-Labrador Retriever mix has a medium-length tan and black coat.
Shelter staff said he's very fun, playful and energetic, knows basic commands, and is very eager to learn. He would do best in a mellow household with children ages 10 and over. He doesn't do well with other male dogs but has been good with females, including small dogs.
He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 6791.
Female Yorkshire Terrier
“Lucy” is a little female Yorkshire Terrier mix with a long tan and black coat. She already has been altered.
She's in kennel No. 9a, ID No. 6825.
'Dottie'
“Dottie” is a female wirehaired terrier mix with a medium-length white coat. She already has been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 9b, ID no. 6826.
Shepherd mix
This female shepherd mix has a medium-length tan coat.
Shelter staff she has a pretty easy going personality, and has done great with other large dogs, both male and female. She has so far not been assessed with small dogs or cats.
She's in kennel No. 10a, ID No. 6793.
Shepherd mix
This female shepherd mix has a medium-length tan and black coat.
Shelter staff said she's a very attentive and patient girl who has been great with other large dogs, both male and female, but has not been assessed with small dogs or cats.
She's in kennel No. 10b, ID No. 6794.
Pit bull terrier
This male pit bull terrier mix has a short white and gray coat.
Shelter staff said he is very sweet and gentle with people. He has not been assessed with other dogs although he came in with a female and liked her.
He's in kennel No. 12, ID No. 6801.
Pit bull terrier
This female pit bull terrier has a short black and brindle coat.
Shelter staff said she is very people-friendly and sweet, and loves to cuddle in your lap. She has not been assessed with other dogs but did come in with a male dog and a puppy and was fine with them.
She's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 6802.
Pit bull terrier
This female pit bull terrier has a short blue and white coat.
Shelter staff said she is a very friendly girl but has not been assessed with other dogs.
She's in kennel No. 14, ID No. 6804.
'Tesa'
“Tesa” is a senior female shepherd mix.
She has a medium-length tan and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 17a, ID No. 6783.
'Tye'
“Tye” is a senior male bullmastiff mix.
He has a short brown and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 17b, ID No. 6784.
Labrador Retriever-Shar Pei mix
This male Labrador Retriever-Shar Pei mix has a short tan and white coat.
Shelter staff said he is a very friendly and playful boy, gentle in nature but with puppy energy. They said he would do great in any environment, but due to his size and energy caution should be taken with small children.
He's also very eager to learn and does his best to do what he is told. While submissive with other dogs, he wants to play so may come off as push but will respect a correction. Staff said he's a lot of fun and would be a great addition to any family willing to continue to work with him and teach him basic manners.
She's in kennel No. 18, ID No. 6795.
'King'
“King” is a male German Shepherd with a medium-length tan and black coat.
Shelter staff said he is very attentive, knows basic manners, walks well on a leash and has a low energy level. He has not been assessed with other dogs.
He's in kennel No. 20, ID No. 6796.
'Grubby'
“Grubby” is a male standard poodle-Labrador Retriever mix with a long black and gray coat. He already has been neutered.
Shelter staff said he is a great boy who loves people more than other dogs but will tolerate dogs that will respect his space. They said he is a very fun dog who knows how to sit and speak. He would do best in a home with people who are home often or take him with them.
Grubby is in kennel No. 24, ID No. 6789.
Husky-border collie mix
This male husky-border collie mix has a short black and white coat.
Shelter staff said he is a very sweet boy with a low energy level. He is very curious about new places but is polite and patient at the same time. Has not been assessed with other dogs and would do best in a home with no cats.
He's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 6797.
Pit bull-Labrador Retriever mix
This male pit bull-Labrador Retriever mix has a short black and white coat.
Shelter staff said he is great with female dogs including small ones – he was impounded with a female Chihuahua – but submissive males only. He's also people-friendly, with a low energy level, and would be a great companion for an older couple.
He's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 6737.
'Tina'
“Tina” is a female American Bulldog with a short white coat.
She's in kennel No. 32a, ID No. 6708.
'Dolly'
“Dolly” is a female American Bulldog with a short white coat.
She's in kennel No. 32b, ID No. 6709.
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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