- Elizabeth Larson
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Helping Paws: Terriers, labs and an Akita
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A big and varied group of dogs is available for adoption at Lake County Animal Care and Control this week.
The dogs available this week include mixes of Akita, Chihuahua, English Bulldog, German Shepherd, hound, Labrador Retriever, pit bull, Rottweiler, Shar Pei and terrier.
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”).
Chihuahua-terrier mix
This male Chihuahua-terrier mix has a short brown coat.
He's in kennel No. 2, ID No. 2054.
Rottweiler-Shar Pei mix
This male Rottweiler-Shar Pei mix has a short black coat and big brown eyes.
Shelter staff said that the family who found him said he was good with children and got along with other dogs.
He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 1983.
Male German Shepherd-Labrador Retriever mix
This male German Shepherd-Labrador Retriever mix has a short black coat.
Shelter staff said he's one big ball of energy, loving to fetch, run and play with other dogs. He is being socialized with other dogs and is learning very fast.
He's in kennel No. 10, ID No. 2004.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix has a short gray and white coat.
Shelter staff calls him a “big squishy guy” who is very gentle. They believe he would be fine with children.
He has no food aggression, gets along with other dogs both male and female, and is very appropriate in every way.
The shelter is looking for that special "pitty" lover to take him home and care for him.
He's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 2035.
Hound-Labrador Retriever mix
This pretty young girl is a hound-Labrador Retriever mix.
She has a short sable, black and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 14, ID No. 2041.
Labrador Retriever-pit bull mix
This handsome male Labrador Retriever-pit bull mix has a short tan and white coat.
Shelter staff estimate that he is 4 years old.
He's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 2045.
'Bear'
“Bear” is a male English Bulldog mix.
He has a short tan and white coat.
Shelter staff said he is great with other dogs and very social with people.
He's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 1972.
Hound-lab mix
This handsome male hound-Labrador Retriever mix has a short tan and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 30, ID No. 2040.
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. 31, ID No. 1938.
Female pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix is about a year and a half old.
Shelter staff said she was found on Lakeshore Boulevard in Lakeport taking a stroll.
She weighs 42 pounds and is very friendly.
She's in kennel No. 32, ID No. 1985.
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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