- Elizabeth Larson
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Helping Paws: Dogs to start your summer
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The official start of summer is just around the corner, and it's a great time to adopt a canine companion.
Want a dog to enjoy hikes, trips on the lake or walks in the neighborhood? Chances are the local shelter or the county's many rescue groups have just the dog for you and your family.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
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 7 months old.
She weighs nearly 26 pounds, has been spayed, and has a short brown and white coat.
She is currently in foster, ID No. 35880.
Chihuahua-wirehaired terrier
This male Chihuahua-wirehaired terrier is 8 months old.
He weighs nearly 10 pounds, has a long tan coat and has been altered.
He’s currently in foster, ID No. 36211.
Male Chihuahua mix
This male Chihuahua mix is 9 months old.
He has a short tan coat, weighs 4 pounds and has not yet been neutered.
He’s in kennel No. 3, ID No. 36498.
Female Chihuahua mix
This female Chihuahua mix is 3 years old.
She has a short black and tan coat and weighs nearly 8 pounds. It was not reported if she had been altered.
Find her in kennel No. 4, ID No. 36406.
Male boxer mix
This male boxer mix is 2 years old.
He has a short brown brindle and white coat, weighs 47 pounds and has not yet been neutered.
He’s in kennel No. 9, ID No. 36409.
Labrador Retriever mix
This male Labrador Retriever mix is 2 years old.
He has a short brown coat and weighs 112 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if he had been altered.
Find him in kennel No. 10, ID No. 36407.
Mastiff-hound mix
This mastiff-hound mix is 8 months old.
She has a short brown brindle and black coat and weighs 60 pounds. It was not reported whether or not she had been altered.
She’s in kennel No. 11, ID No. 36411.
Chihuahua mix
This female Chihuahua mix is 9 months old.
She has a short tan coat, weighs 7 pounds and has been spayed.
She’s in kennel No. 18a, ID No. 36421.
Chihuahua mix
This male Chihuahua mix is 9 months old.
He has a short tan coat, weighs 7 pounds and has been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 18b, ID No. 36420.
'Peanut'
“Peanut” is a 5-year-old Pomeranian Chihuahua mix.
He has a short red coat and has been altered.
Shelter staff said peanut needs a home with no small children.
He's in kennel No. 20, ID No. 35966.
Terrier mix
This male terrier mix is 17 weeks old.
He has a short tan coat, weighs 15 pounds and has been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 21, ID No. 36303.
Pit bull terrier-hound mix
This male pit bull terrier-hound mix is 4 months old.
He weighs 18 pounds, has a short tan and white coat, and has been spayed.
He’s in kennel No. 22c, ID No. 36139.
Please note: Dogs listed at the county 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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