LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control will host another of its regular adoption events later this month.
Director Bill Davidson said the event will take place from Saturday, April 20, through Friday, April 26, at the shelter, 4949 Helbush in Lakeport.
In February 2012 the Board of Supervisors approved an amnesty program that allows Animal Care and Control to hold up to four such events a year in which the county adoption fees are waived.
Adoption events previously took place in May and October of last year.
Davidson said people will save $30 on dogs and $20 on cats during the adoption event, thanks to the new rules approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Adoption fees during April 20-26 will be as follows, according to Davidson:
- Cats: Females, $86; males, $76.
- Dogs: Females, $131 to $146, depending on size, which affects spaying costs; and $121 for males.
He said all dog adoptions include a wellness exam, rabies, DHLPP, microchip, altering, heartworm test and dog license.
All cat adoptions include wellness exam, rabies, FVRCP, microchip and altering, Davidson said.
The animals are spayed or neutered at the shelter’s veterinary clinic, which opened in March 2012.
The medical clinic and lower of adoption rates have helped increase adoption rates by 25 percent, Davidson said.
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
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.
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