LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – As Easter arrives, it's another full house of dogs needing homes at Lake County Animal Care and Control.
Ranging from 14 weeks to 8 years, the dogs include mixes of chow, shepherd, retriever, Chihuahua, pit bull, beagle, pug and Catahoula.
The shelter is short of space and prospective owners are urged to come in as soon as possible and give the dogs chances for forever homes this spring season.
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”).
Male German Shepherd mix pup
This male German Shepherd mix is 15 weeks old.
He has a long black and brown coat and has been altered.
Find him in kennel No. 2c, ID No. 39019.
Shepherd mix pup
This male shepherd mix puppy is 14 weeks old.
He weighs nearly 16 pounds and has been neutered. His eyes are green and he has a short tan and black coat.
He's in kennel No. 3b, ID No. 39313.
'Monches'
“Monches” is a 2-year-old male Chihuahua mix.
He has a short white and tan spotted coat, and has not yet been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 39309.
Beagle-pug mix
This female beagle-pug mix is of undetermined age.
She weighs 32 pounds, has a curly white and brown coat, and has been spayed.
Find her in kennel No. 6, ID No. 39493.
Male Chihuahua mix
This male Chihuahua mix is 3 years old.
He has a short black coat and weighs 10 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if he had been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 7a, ID No. ID: 39318.
Female Chihuahua mix
This female Chihuahua mix is 8 years old.
She has a short tan coat and weighs 12 pounds. It was not reported if she has been spayed.
Find her in kennel No. 7b, ID No. 39319.
Male Labrador Retriever mix
This male Labrador Retriever mix is 2 years old.
He weighs 57 pounds, has a short black and white coat, and has not yet been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 10, ID No. 39388.
Australian Shepherd mix
This female Australian Shepherd mix is 4 years old.
She weighs 64 pounds, and has a long black and tan coat. Shelter staff did not report if she has been spayed.
Find her in kennel No. 13, ID No. 39403.
'Boots'
“Boots” is a 4-year-old male Chihuahua mix.
He has a short brown and black coat, and gold eyes, and has not yet been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 15, ID No. 39480.
Male chow chow mix
This male chow chow mix is 6 years old.
He has a medium-length black coat and weighs 68 pounds, and has been neutered.
Shelter staff said he is very mellow, and has been on his own, traveling the streets for some time. He may have been abandoned.
He is good with other dogs, and is very sweet, not shy or skittish.
Find him in kennel No. 17, ID No. 39308.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix is 8 months old.
He has green eyes, a short brown brindle and white coat, weighs 38 pounds and has not been neutered.
Shelter staff said he is good with other dogs, is well-mannered for a pup and eager to learn.
He's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 39269.
Pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix is 14 weeks old.
She has cropped ears, a short brown and white coat, and weighs 22 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if she has been spayed.
Find her in kennel No. 27, ID No. 39400.
Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix
This female Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix is of undetermined age.
She has a short white coat and weighs 12 pounds. It was not reported if she has been altered.
She is in kennel No. 28, ID No. 39404.
'Sam'
“Sam” is a 4-year-old Catahoula mix.
He has a short tricolor coat and blue eyes, weighs 55 pounds and has been neutered.
Shelter staff said he is good with dogs – small or large – as well as cats, but not chickens. They said he would make a great family pet for children.
Find him in kennel No. 30, ID No. 39494.
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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