LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Dog breeds of all sizes, colors and shapes are available at shelters and rescue groups around the county.
Mixes of shepherd, heeler, retriever, hound, corgi, Doberman, border collie and more are eager to find new homes.
This week adoptable dogs from Lake County Animal Care and Control and the SPCA of Clear Lake are featured.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
SPCA OF CLEAR LAKE
‘Bruiser’
“Bruiser” is a pit bull/mastiff mix.
He is a very loving and affectionate guy who loves to play fetch and is ready to go home with you.
Bruiser is neutered, microchipped and current on all his vaccinations.
‘Simba’
“Simba” is a shepherd/corgi mix.
He walks great on a leash, loves to play, and is as sweet as he is unique.
He is neutered, microchipped and current on all his vaccinations.
Ramon and Ralph
“Ramon” and “Ralph” are heeler/lab mix puppies.
These boys are lovable goofballs. They have been at the SPCA a long time, and they are ready for a forever home.
They both are neutered, microchipped and current on all vaccinations.
LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
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”).
‘Mary Jane’
“Mary Jane” is a 6-year-old pit bull terrier mix.
She has a short brown and white coat, weighs 57 pounds and has been spayed.
She’s in kennel No. 6, ID No. 34818.
Male retriever mix
This male retriever mix is 4 years old.
He has a short yellow coat and brown eyes, weighs 46 pounds and has been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 16, ID No. 35734.
Hound-Doberman Pinscher mix
This male hound-Doberman Pinscher mix is 1 year old.
He has a short gold coat and brown eyes, and has been altered.
He’s in kennel No. 17, ID No. 35733.
Male border collie mix pup
This male border collie mix puppy is 11 weeks old.
He has blue eyes, a short black and white coat, weighs 10 pounds and has been neutered.
He’s in kennel No. 18a, ID No. 35704.
Female border collie mix pup
This female border collie mix puppy is 11 weeks old.
She has blue eyes, a short brown and white coat, and weighs 9 pounds.
Find her in kennel No. 18c, ID No. 35706.
Female border collie mix pup
This female border collie mix puppy is 11 weeks old.
She has blue eyes, a short brown and white coat, and weighs 9 pounds.
Find her in kennel No. 18d, ID No. 35707.
Male border collie mix pup
This male border collie mix puppy is 11 weeks old.
He has blue eyes, a short black and white coat, weighs 9 pounds and has been neutered.
He’s in kennel No. 18e, ID No. 35708.
Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix
This male Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix is 5 months old.
He weighs nearly 34 pounds, has a medium-length black and white coat, and has been neutered.
He’s in kennel No. 19, ID No. 35817.
Border collie-basset hound mix
This male border collie-basset hound mix is 1 year old.
He weighs nearly 40 pounds, has a medium-length black and white coat, and has not been altered.
Shelter staff said he’s good with other dogs – including little dogs – and is pretty mellow for his young age.
He’s in kennel No. 22, ID No. 35836.
‘Suzzy’
“Suzzy” is a 3-year-old border collie mix.
She weighs 51 pounds, has a short black and white coat, and has been spayed.
Shelter staff said she’s great with other dogs her size but needs a home with no small dogs. She has lived with children.
She’s in kennel No. 28, ID No. 34365.
Labrador Retriever mix
This male Labrador Retriever is 2 years old.
He weighs nearly 64 pounds, has a short yellow coat and has been neutered.
Shelter staff said he’s great with other dogs, and has a moderate energy level when he has routine exercise. He’s also good with children – preferably older children until he learns not to jump on them. He also loves to play ball.
Find him in kennel No. 29, ID No. 35691.
Pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix is 2 years old.
She weighs nearly 42 pounds, has a short white and brown brindle coat, and has been spayed.
Shelter staff said she’s a very sweet dog and is great with other dogs. She doesn't appear to have been given much attention but she loves a lap to crawl into, and has a low energy level.
She’s in kennel No. 33, ID No. 35823.
‘Chino’
“Chino” is a 4-year-old male cocker spaniel mix.
He has a long buff-colored coat and brown eyes, weighs 16 pounds and has been altered.
He’s in kennel No. 34, ID No. 35740.
Please note: Dogs listed at the county 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.
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