CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Control has a big group of dogs waiting for new homes this week.
The available dogs are Buttercup, Hutch, Jessie, Magnolia, Niko, Oliver, Robbie and Taco.
To meet the animals, call Clearlake Animal Control at 707-994-8201 and speak to Marcia at Extension 103 or call Extension 118, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or leave a message at any other time.
Below are this week's available pets.
‘Buttercup’
“Buttercup” is a female Chihuahua-terrier mix who is estimated to be between 6 and 8 months old.
Shelter staff said she weighs about 20 pounds, is good with other dogs and with children.
She is shy but warms up quickly, and has young pup manners.
‘Hutch’
Hutch is a calm shepherd mix estimated to be between 1 and 2 years old, with a short brown coat and weighing 55 pounds.
Shelter staff said he appears to be good with other dogs, and is attentive.
He walks great on leash but also likes to just chill on his bed.
‘Jessie’
“Jessie” is a small female shepherd mix, weighing about 20 pounds and estimated to be 4 months old.
She has a short tan coat with black and white markings.
Shelter staff said she is good with other dogs and with children.
Jessie is very spunky and on the go, and loves to play chase and zoom around. Staff said she is quickly learning to walk nicely on leash.
.‘Magnolia’
“Magnolia” has a short brown and white coat.
Shelter staff said she loves walks and commands you rub her belly. She wiggles over then flops over for the rubs.
She came in as a stray and is already spayed. Staff estimated she is around 2 years old and weighs about 60 pounds.
Magnolia is very social and friendly. She is fine with other dogs, and walks well on leash.
‘Niko’
“Niko” is a handsome 2-year-old male German Shepherd.
He weighs 70 pounds and has a black and tan coat.
Shelter staff said he is calm and attentive, eager to learn and easy to walk. He likes to play and minds his own business when around other dogs. He has a couple old wounds that have been treated and are healing nicely.
Niko has great kennel manners, so staff said he could possibly be house trained. He needs a big fenced yard to play and get lots of exercise, staff said.
He is vaccinated and will be neutered prior to adoption.
‘Oliver’
Oliver is a very handsome 9-month-old male mixed breed who weighs about 90 pounds and has a short black and white coat.
Shelter staff said he is good with children, treat motivated and eager to please. He’s also a quick learner.
‘Robbie’
“Robbie” is a young and happy-go-lucky mix – possibly Labrador Retriever and Rottweiler.
Shelter staff said is he around a year and a half old and weighs 50 pounds.
He walks well on a leash, makes friends with other dogs, and is playful but not super active.
Robbie is vaccinated and will be neutered prior to adoption.
‘Taco’
“Taco” is a 1-year-old male Chihuahua.
He weighs 4 pounds and already has been neutered.
Shelter staff said Taco is super entertaining and comical.
He gets along with other dogs and with children; it’s unknown how he interacts with cats. He is not timid or fearful.
Taco has a sweet personality and loves to be in your lap, but also loves a quick walk.
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