LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With summer around the corner, Lake County Animal Care and Control has available for adoption a number of canines ready to go with you on your summertime trips.
They are offering big boxers and labs or little dogs like Chihuahuas and terriers in a variety of ages.
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 Chihuahua mix
This male Chihuahua mix is 2 years old.
He has a short coat and brown eyes, weighs nearly 8 pounds and has been neutered. He loves to snuggle and be a lap dog.
Find him in kennel No. 2, ID No. 39500.
'Chocolate'
“Chocolate” is a 1-year-old beagle-fox terrier mix.
He has a short brown and white spotted coat, weighs 31 pounds and has been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 3, ID No. 39610.
Terrier mix puppy
This male terrier mix is 15 weeks old.
He has a curly black coat, floppy ears and brown eyes, and has been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 7, ID No. 39692.
'Baxter'
“Baxter” is a 4-year-old male boxer mix.
He has a brown and white coat, weighs 92 pounds and has not been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 39794.
'Gringo'
“Gringo” is a 4-year-old male boxer mix.
He has a white coat, weighs 75 pounds and has not been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 8, ID No. 39795.
'Cricket'
“Cricket” is a 4-year-old female Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix.
She has a short black and white coat, weighs 55 pounds and has been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 39720.
Hound mix
This male hound mix is 4 years old.
He has a short tricolor coat, weighs 72 pounds and has been neutered.
Shelter staff said he is very mellow with great manners, and would make a great family pet with no cats.
He is heartworm positive but this is treatable; please contact the shelter with any questions.
He's in kennel No. 10, ID No. 39789.
Hound-Shar Pei mix
This male hound-Shar Pei mix puppy is 16 weeks old.
He has a short chocolate-colored coat and has been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 13, ID No. 39407.
Female Labrador Retriever mix
Looking for a loyal companion who will always be by your side?
Check out this 13-year-old female Labrador Retriever mix.
She has a medium-length black coat and has been spayed.
Shelter staff say she is perfect for any home, has no food aggression, gets along great with other dogs – male or female – as well as cats. Plus, she loves baths.
Find her in kennel No. 14, ID No. 39781.
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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