LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A whole new group of dogs of different sizes, energy levels and breeds are available at the county’s animal shelter this week.
Family friendly dogs including German Shepherd, pit bull, border collie, Labrador Retriever and Shih Tzu mixes are ready to join your home.
Thanks to Lake County Animal Care and Control’s new veterinary clinic, most of the animals featured already are spayed or neutered and ready to go home with their new 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.
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”).
‘Ike’
“Ike” is a 6-year-old male German Shepherd mix.
He weighs nearly 79 pounds, and has a long black and tan coat.
Shelter staff said Ike is great with other dogs, large and small. He is a low energy, well mannered canine who also has lived with horses.
Find Ike in kennel No. 11, ID No. 32187.
‘Mia’
“Mia” is a 6-month-old female pit bull terrier mix.
She weighs 32 pounds, has red coloring and a short coat, and has been spayed.
Mia is a great young dog for a family with children and other pets. Calm and loving, she is an old soul in a young body.
Find her in kennel No. 21, ID No. 32038.
Shih Tzu-poodle mix
This 2-year-old male Shih Tzu-poodle mix is looking to join an active home.
He has black and white coloring, weighs 10 pounds and has a long, curly coat. He already has been neutered.
Playful and free-spirited, this dog would do best in a home with an active family and children ages 8 and up. There is no sitting on the couch cuddling with this boy; he would rather play and run.
Find him in kennel No. 22, ID No. 32196.
‘Delilah’
This female border collie mix, called “Delilah,” is 3 years old.
She has black coloring and a short coat, weighs 25 pounds and has been spayed.
Delilah is the mom to the puppies in kennel No. 25. She is very smart and loves to play, and needs a family that likes to be outdoors.
Very inquisitive, Delilah also is loyal and likes to stick near her friends.
She is in kennel No. 26, ID No. 32044.
‘Lucy’
“Lucy” is a 1-year-old female Labrador Retriever-Rottweiler mix.
She has black brindle coloring with a short coat, weighs just under 48 pounds and has been spayed.
Lucy is great with kids and other dogs, has a low energy level, and is very loyal and willing to please.
Find her in kennel No. 29, ID No. 32057.
Heeler-border collie mix
This male blue heeler-border collie mix is 8 months old.
He is black and tan in color, weighs just under 35 pounds and has been neutered.
This pup must have a home with other dogs, and a big yard to run. He has a moderate energy level and enjoys playing.
Find him in kennel No. 7, ID No. 32009.
Border collie mix puppies
These border collie mix puppies are 11 weeks old.
Two females are left, one black and one chocolate. Both will be medium-sized dogs, like their mom, Delilah, who is in kennel No. 26.
The puppies are each 11 pounds and both have been spayed.
They are in kennel No. 25, ID No. 32045.
Adoptable dogs also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dogs_and_Puppies.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
Please note: Dogs listed at the 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.