LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This week Lake County Animal Care and Control has nearly a dozen dogs ready to head to new homes and frolic in the springtime weather with their new families.
The dogs available include mixes of Akita, Australian Shepherd, Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback, shepherd and terrier.
Low adoption fees are offered for some of the dogs.
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”).
Fox terrier mix
This female fox terrier mix is a nice, quiet and calm girl and does not appear to be a barker, according to shelter staff.
She has a short tricolor coat, is very people friendly and not skittish or shy.
She's in kennel No. 2, ID No. 1945.
'Titan'
“Titan” is a young male shepherd mix who shelter staff calls “a bundle of cuteness.”
He's survived a brush with parvovirus and is doing well.
He has dreamy blue eyes, floppy ears and a long tail. He will be available on March 24.
Titan is in kennel No. 3, ID No. 1957.
Akita mix
This 5-year-old male Akita mix has a short tan and white coat.
He knows basic commands and his housebroken, and needs some leash training.
Shelter staff said he likes toys and they're looking for an owner for him who would love to spend time taking him for walks.
He is mellow and would be great with kids, but they recommend no cats.
He's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 1938.
'Sunny'
“Sunny” is a high-energy 8-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix.
He has a short black coat and is neutered.
Shelter staff said he is a really good boy who needs to be in a home with a secure fenced-in yard, as he does like to wander.
Sunny could use some leash training, but otherwise shelter staff said he would make a great family dog.
Sunny is in kennel No. 12, ID No. 1705.
Female Australian Shepherd mix
This young female Australian Shepherd mix has a short multicolored coat.
She's in kennel No. 24, ID No. 1321.
'Abby'
Looking for a super spunky puppy? Then check out “Abby,” a female terrier mix with a short black and white coat.
Shelter staff said she's 6 months old, full of energy and waiting for the right person or family to come in and adopt her. Come and spend some time with her and see if you connect with her.
She's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 1932.
Female Chihuahua-terrier mix
This female Chihuahua-terrier mix is about 3 years old, with a short red and white coat.
Shelter staff said she would make a great lap dog, gets along with other dogs and already is spayed.
She's in kennel No. 25b, ID No. 1851.
Female Chihuahua mix
This female Chihuahua mix has a short tan, black and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 25c, ID No. 1936.
'Roxie'
“Roxie” is a female Labrador Retriever mix who came into the shelter along with Max.
She is 4 years old, weighs 69 pounds and already is spayed, so she is available for a low adoption fee.
Roxie also is leash trained and knows basic commands, and has beautiful big brown eyes.
Roxie is in kennel No. 30, ID No. 1771.
Rhodesian Ridgeback mix
This female Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, along with her brother, came in as a stray from the Hendricks Road area in Lakeport.
She is 4 years old, weighs 54.5 pounds, and has a short brown coat and black markings.
Shelter staff said she is mellow, very sweet and a little shy, but warms up once she's had a chance to get to know a person.
She is heartworm positive so she will need treatment. Call for a quote for medications.
She's in kennel No. 32a, ID No. 1757.
Rhodesian Ridgeback mix
This male Rhodesian Ridgeback mix came in with his sister, and is also 4 years old.
Shelter staff says he gets along well with cats; his tail wagged as he watched them play.
Anyone who is interested in adopting him and who has dogs already is asked to submit an application and introduce bring their dogs in for an introduction.
He is slightly shy but with some training he could be a wonderful addition to your family or for an individual.
He's in kennel No. 34, ID No. 1762.
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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