LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control this week features a number of dogs with ancestry that comes from the working breeds.
Border collie, German Shepherd, dachshund and Australian Kelpie are among the mixes available, in ages ranging from 4 months to 3 years.
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.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
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”).
Male Chihuahua mix
This male Chihuahua mix is 3 years old.
He has a short black and white coat, perky ears and a long tail. It was not reported if he has been altered.
Shelter staff said he is a little shy but happy, and needs some training. Mainly, he just wants to be held.
Find him in kennel No. 4, ID No. 39092.
'Max'
“Max” is a a 3-year-old male Chihuahua mix.
He's got a short tan coat and perky ears. Shelter staff did not report if he has been neutered.
He's described as a “sweet little guy” who gets along with other dogs and is not food aggressive.
Find him in kennel No. 7, ID No. 38940.
Male dachshund mix
This male dachshund mix is 2 years old.
He has a short black and tan coat, and weighs nearly 14 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if he has been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 39093.
'Zeek'
“Zeek” is a 7-month-old male border collie mix.
He's got a short black and white coat, floppy ears and brown eyes. Zeke weighs 36 pounds and has been neutered.
Zeek is in kennel No. 12, ID No. 39066.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix is of determined age.
He's got a curly brown brindle and white coat, and weighs 26 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if he has been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 19, ID No. 39060.
German Shepherd-pit bull terrier mix
This female German Shepherd-pit bull terrier mix is 4 months old.
She has a short tan coat, weighs 32 pounds and has not been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 39050.
Pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix is 2 years old.
He has a short black and white coat, weighs 67 pounds and has not yet been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 30, ID No. 38943.
Male shepherd mix
This male shepherd mix is 8 months old.
He has a short black and tan coat, and has not yet been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 32, ID No. 38962.
Australian Kelpie mix
This female Australian Kelpie mix is of undetermined age.
She weighs 20 pounds and has a short brown brindle coat. Shelter staff did not report if she has been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 33, ID No. 39033.
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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