LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This week Lake County News is debuting regular features spotlighting adoptable dogs and cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter.

Dogs will be showcased on Sundays, with cats appearing on Mondays.

If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.

The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption.

 

 

 

 

Lynx point Siamese and pal

The male lynx point Siamese (at left) and his all-black friend are estimated to be 7 months old.

Both are domestic short hair mixes. The Siamese cat has blue eyes. Neither are neutered.

Shelter staff said the Siamese is very sweet with other cats and dogs.

Look for them in kennel No. 12 in the cat room, reference No. 31306.

 

 

 

 

Mittens

Mittens is a 7-month-old gray tabby.

He is a domestic short hair mix with green eyes. He is not neutered.

 

Shelter staff said Mittens is a surrendered kitty. He is very sweet and playful and would do great in any type of home.

He is in cat room kennel No. 16, ID No. 31121.

 

 

 

 

Tortie and Tuxie

These little female kittens – one a tortoise shell calico, the other a little tuxedo kitty – are 13 weeks old.

They are domestic medium hair mixes.

Look for them in cat room kennel No. 17, ID No. 31338.

 

 

 

Pretty Torbie

This female domestic short hair is known as a “torbie” – a tortoise shell tabby.

She is 16 weeks old, with green yes.

This girl’s sister was adopted, and now it’s her turn. Shelter staff said she is very inquisitive and sweet, and would make a great family pet.

She can be found in cat room kennel No. 20a, ID No. 31025.

 

 

 

 

Just a couple of guys, looking for homes

These young male cats are estimated to be 9 months old,

The orange and white male has medium length hair, while the black and white male’s hair is shorter.

 

Find them in cat room kennel No. 26, ID No. 31376.

 

 

 

 

Blue-eyed boy

This handsome 3-year-old male is a Siamese mix.

He has the notable blue Siamese eyes, and a medium-length coat. He is not neutered.

Shelter staff said he is very sweet and will follow his new owner around like a dog. He loves to snuggle and be held, and would be a total spoiled lap kitty.

He’s in cat room kennel No. 29, ID No. 31189.

 

 

 

 

 

Lady Tabby

This 2-year-old gray tabby is a domestic short hair mix.

She has green eyes.

She can be found in cat room kennel No. 37, ID No. ID: 31327.

 

 

 

 

Long-haired and handsome

This male brown and white tabby is estimated to be 7 months old.

He is a domestic long hair mix with gold eyes. He is not neutered.

Look for him in cat room kennel No. 3a, ID Not. 31399.

 

 

 

 

Masked lady

This gold-eyed lady with the partial mask is 2 years old.

She is a domestic long hair mix with calico and white coloring.

She is in cat room kennel No. 3b, ID No. 31400.

 

 

 

 

Gray lad

This gray male tabby is 3 years old.

He is a domestic long hair with green eyes.

Shelter staff said he is neutered.

Find him in cat room kennel No. 45, ID No. 31398.

 

 

 

 

Bundle of kitties

Each of the kittens in this little group of female domestic short hairs is 11 weeks old.

They come in a variety of colors – gray and white, black and lynx point Siamese.

Visit them in cat room kennel No. 47a-e, ID No. 31283.

Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com.

Please note: Cats 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.

Follow Lake County News on Twitter at http://twitter.com/LakeCoNews, on Tumblr at www.lakeconews.tumblr.com, on Google+, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-County-News/143156775604?ref=mf and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/LakeCoNews .