LAKEPORT, Calif. – A group of dogs including mixes of dachshund, pit bull and chow chows are at the county’s animal shelter awaiting adoption this week.
The dogs range in size from about 15 pounds to more than 100 pounds, with different length coats and colors.
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”).
Female pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix is 2 years old.
She has a short blue and white coat. It was not reported if she was altered.
She’s in kennel No. 18, ID No. 34644.
Dachshund-Chihuahua mix
This male dachshund-Chihuahua mix is just over 2 years old.
He has a short black coat and weighs around 15 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if he was altered.
Find him in kennel No. 24, ID No. 34206.
Shepherd-chow chow mix
This male shepherd-chow chow is a big fellow.
He’s 4 years old, has a long red coat and weighs 106 pounds. He also has been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 31, ID No. 34651.
Female pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix is 1 year old.
She has a short brown and white coat, weighs nearly 37 pounds and has not been spayed.
She’s in kennel No. 32, ID No. 34588.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This gold-eyed male pit bull terrier mix is 6 years old.
He is not yet neutered, weighs 43 pounds and has a short tan coat.
Shelter staff said has a an injury to his right ear, so he’ll need a little extra tender loving care.
Find him in kennel No. 34, ID No. 34586.
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.
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