LAKEPORT, Calif. – The county’s animal shelter is once again featuring a variety of dogs ready to go to new homes.
Mixes of breeds including German and Australian shepherds, dachshunds, boxers, Chihuahuas and pit bulls can join your home in time for a fun-filled summer of companionship.
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”).
Chihuahua-terrier mix
This female Chihuahua-terrier mix is 4 years old.
She weighs 9 pounds and has a short tan coat.
Find her in kennel No. 18, ID No. 33273.
'Shelby'
“Shelby” is a 10-year-old female Australian Shepherd mix.
She has a short, black and blue merle coat and weighs nearly 63 pounds.
She is in kennel No. 19, ID No. 32125.
Boxer mix
This female boxer mix is 4 years old.
She has red and white coloring, a docked tale and weighs 50 pounds.
She’s in kennel No. 20, ID No. 33284.
Dachshund mix
This male dachshund mix is 2 years old.
He has a short black coat, weighs 33 pounds and has not yet been altered.
Find him in kennel No. 21, ID No. ID: 33239.
Miniature pinscher mix
This male miniature pinscher mix is 3 years old.
He has a short brown coat and weighs just over 7 pounds.
Find him in kennel No. 25a, ID No. 33185.
German Shepherd mix
This handsome male German Shepherd mix is 8 years old.
He has a long black and tan coat, and erect ears.
As a senior, he has some aches and pains, and needs some special attention, as he suffers from chronic hip dysplasia.
See him in kennel No. 25b, ID No. ID: 33225.
'Zak'
“Zak” is 2-year-old male Australian Shepherd-hound mix.
He has brown brindle coloring, a long coat and weighs 40 pounds. He has been neutered.
Zak is in kennel No. 27, ID No. ID: 33177.
Boxer mix
This female boxer mix is 1 year old.
She has a short coat, weighs 36 pounds and has not yet been altered.
She is in kennel No. 32, ID No. 33122.
‘Pig’
“Pig” is a 1-year-old pit bull terrier mix.
He has a short red and white coat, weighs 49 pounds and has not yet been altered.
Pig also may have a case of mange.
He’s in kennel No. 33, ID No. 32971.
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.
Email Elizabeth Larson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .