LAKEPORT, Calif. – He's playful, young and eager to be your new best friend.

Estimated to be about 8 months old, this male blue heeler-border collie mix is a sweet and fun little dog.

He has a very soft black and tan coat, weighs just under 35 pounds and has been neutered.

One of his favorite activities is running and playing in the yard. Shelter staff said he really likes playing with other dogs.

Find him in kennel No. 7, ID No. 32009.

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 .

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 .

For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.