LAKEPORT, Calif. – Looking for a new companion? Now is a good time to find one.
Lake County Animal Care and Control has a full house of puppies and adult dogs needing a new home to call their own.
Thanks to Lake County Animal Care and Control’s new veterinary clinic, many of the animals offered for adoption already are spayed or neutered and ready to go home with their new families.
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”).
'Hooch'
“Hooch” is a 10-month-old male pit bull terrier mix.
He came to the shelter as a stray. He had been with another dog that had been hit and killed by a car. Hooch stayed by his friend's side all night in the pouring rain, shelter staff reported.
Hooch is about 70 pounds, has a short, chocolate-colored coat and is not yet neutered.
He is a “low energy” dog and loves to be with other canines.
He's in kennel No. 27, ID No. 32256.
'Lobo'
“Lobo” is a 1 and a half year old male German Shepherd mix.
He is a very active dog who loves to play ball; shelter staff said he would play ball all day long if he could.
Lobo has lived with kids cats and other dogs, and is neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 33, ID No. 32234.
Heeler-border collie mix
This male blue heeler-border collie mix is 8 months old.
He is black and tan in color, weighs just under 35 pounds and has been neutered.
This pup must have a home with other dogs, and a big yard to run. He has a moderate energy level and enjoys playing.
Find him in kennel No. 7, ID No. 32009.
‘Ike’
“Ike” is a 6-year-old male German Shepherd mix.
He weighs nearly 79 pounds, and has a long black and tan coat.
Shelter staff said Ike is great with other dogs, large and small. He is a low energy, well mannered canine who also has lived with horses.
Find Ike in kennel No. 11, ID No. 32187.
Female shepherd mix
This 10-month-old female shepherd mix is ready for a new home.
She is about 66 pounds, has a long coat and is not yet spayed.
She was found with an old injury to her front left leg. Although she is quiet and mellow she seems to get by just fine and loves to play with other dogs her size, but may be too rough for small dogs.
Find her in kennel No. 28, ID No. 32270.
Female lab-shepherd mix puppy
This female Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix puppy is 8 weeks old.
She has black coloring and is not yet altered.
Find her in kennel No. 17d, ID No. 32265.
Female lab-shepherd mix puppy
This female puppy, also a Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix, is 8 weeks old.
She is not yet altered. She has a short, black coat.
She is in kennel No. 17c, ID No. 32264.
Female lab-shepherd mix puppy
This female Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix puppy is 8 weeks old.
She has a short, reddish coat and is not yet spayed.
She is in kennel No. 17b, ID No. 32263.
Labrador Retriever-Shar Pei puppy
This male Labrador Retriever-Shar Pei mix puppy is 8 weeks old.
He has black and tan coloring and is not yet neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 17a, ID No. 32260.
Male Labrador Retriever-Shepherd puppy
This 8-week-old puppy is a Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix.
He has a short dark coat, and is not yet neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 16e, ID No. 32262.
Male Labrador Retriever-Shepherd puppy
This male puppy is a Labrador Retriever-Shepherd mix.
He is 8 weeks old and is not yet altered.
He is in kennel No. 16d, ID No. 32261.
Male Labrador Retriever-Shepherd puppy
This male puppy is a Labrador Retriever-Shepherd mix.
He is 8 weeks old has black and tan coloring. He is not yet altered.
He is in kennel No. 16c, ID No. 32259.
Male Labrador Retriever-Shepherd puppy
This male Labrador Retriever-Shepherd mix puppy is 8 weeks old.
He has black and tan coloring and is not yet altered.
He is in kennel No. 16b, ID No. 32258.
Labrador Retriever-Shar Pei mix
This male Labrador Retriever-Shar Pei mix is 8 weeks old.
He has a short black and tan coat, and is not yet neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 16a, ID No. 32257.
Border collie mix pup
This female border collie mix puppy is 12 weeks old.
She has black coloring, a short coat and has been spayed, and weighs about 12 pounds.
She's full of energy and looking for a good home.
She's in kennel No. 15b, ID No. 32048.
Border collie mix pup
This 12-week-old female border collie mix puppy is the sister to the puppy in kennel No. 15b.
She is around 11 pounds, has chocolate coloring and a short coat, and has been spayed.
Both she and her sister are expected to be medium-sized dogs.
Find her in kennel No. 15a, ID No. 32045.
Adoptable dogs also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dogs_and_Puppies.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
Please note: Dogs listed at the 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.
