LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Looking for a big dog? A little dog? Lake County Animal Care and Control has a number of canines this week that just might fit the bill.
They have mixes of German and Anatolian shepherds, kelpie, Chihuahua and pit bull needing homes, with the dogs ranging in age from 9 months to 8 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”).
'Max'
“Max” is a 3-year-old male Chihuahua mix.
He weighs 7 pounds, has a short tan coat and perky ears, and 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. 3, ID No. 38940.
'Gremlin'
“Gremlin” is an 8-year-old female Chihuahua mix.
She weighs 4 pounds and has a short tan coat. She has not yet been spayed.
Gremlin needs a home with plenty of attention, as she has a skin allergy, will need a special diet and also may be deaf. She does well with other small dogs, but may need a one-dog home.
Meet Gremlin in kennel No. 5, ID No. 39118.
'Baron'
“Baron” is a 1-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix.
He has a short white coat, weighs 97 pounds and has been neutered.
Shelter staff said he's a great dog who is friendly to everyone and just needs some training.
Baron is in kennel No. 16, ID No. 36853.
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.
'Sasha'
“Sasha” is a female German Shepherd.
She is 1 year old, weighs 64 pounds, has a short black and tan coat, and has been spayed.
Shelter staff said she is a great dog who gets along with everyone and walks well on a leash. She can use some basic training, which shouldn't be hard because she's eager to please.
Sasha is in kennel No. 27, ID No. 39122.
Male shepherd mix
This male shepherd mix is 9 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 9 months old.
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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