- Elizabeth Larson
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Helping Paws: Getting back to adoptions after the fire
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control is once again transitioning back to its normal animal control and shelter operations as the Valley fire winds down.
For weeks shelter staff have been working from rescue agencies from around the region, as well as the ASPCA, to evacuate, care for and house animals impacted by the 76,067-acre fire.
Director Bill Davidson said staff is getting back into normal hours, and going back to focusing on core operations including finding homes for animals.
The dogs offered for adoption this week include mixes of Chihuahua, cocker spaniel, Labrador Retriever, pit bull terrier and terrier.
For those looking for lost pets as a result of the Valley fire, visit the Lake County Animal Care and Control Web site, which features additional dogs and cats that officials are looking to reunite with their 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.
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”).
'Posey'
“Posey” is a male Labrador Retriever-terrier mix found on Lakeshore Boulevard in Lakeport.
He has a short black and white coat, and has an injured left rear leg.
He's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 3697.
'Sebastian'
“Sebastian” is a buff-colored male cocker spaniel.
His owner died and now he is looking for a new home.
He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 3270.
Male pit bull mix
This male pit bull terrier mix has a short gray and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 3458.
Terrier mix puppies
The shelter has a litter of eight terrier mix puppies.
The pups have short coats in a variety of colors.
They are in kennel No. 8a, ID No. 3726.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix has a short brown and white coat.
He was found on Point Lakeview Road in Lower Lake.
He's in kennel No. 16, ID No. 3675.
Chihuahua-terrier mix
This male Chihuahua-terrier mix has a short brown and white coat.
He was found on Third Street in Kelseyville.
He's in kennel No. 23, ID No. 3677.
'Maverick'
“Maverick” is a male pit bull terrier mix.
He has a short brindle and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 3228.
'Rocky'
“Rocky” is a male terrier mix.
He has a short black and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 32, ID No. 3667.
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, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.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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