LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has a unique variety of mostly working dogs – plus some smaller canines – available for adoption this week.
The dogs featured this week include mixes of blue heeler or cattle dog, boxer, Chihuahua, German Shepherd, hound, pit bull and retriever.
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”).
Female German Shepherd mix
This female German Shepherd mix has a short black and tan coat.
Staff said she's very sweet, knows some commands and is observant of her surroundings. She will make a very devoted pet in the right home, has no food guarding issues and would be a great companion dog.
She's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 1431.
Male German Shepherd
This male German Shepherd mix has a medium-length black and tan coat.
He's calm and collected, according to shelter staff, and gets along with both male and female dogs.
Based on staff evaluation, he would do great in a family with kids and has no signs of food aggression.
He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 1407.
Male hound mix
This male hound mix has a short black and white coat.
Shelter staff said he loves to run, knows some commands and would do fine with cats.
He has no issues with food guarding and gets along great with both male and female dogs, according to shelter staff, who said he would be great in an active family with children 7 years old and above.
He's in kennel No. 10, ID No. 1375.
Cattle dog mix
This young female cattle dog mix has a short black and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 1444.
Retriever-shepherd mix
This male retriever-shepherd mix has a short gold-colored coat.
He's in kennel No. 14, ID No. 1448.
Pit bull mix
This female pit bull terrier mix has a short black coat.
She's in kennel No. 16, ID No. 1380.
Female Chihuahua mix
This female Chihuahua mix has a short black and white coat.
Shelter staff said she's very sweet and great with kids, and loves to be held and hugged.
She would do fine in a home with cats, gets along great with male and female dogs, and would make someone a great lap dog.
She's in kennel No. 27, ID No. 1398.
Female cattle dog
This young female cattle dog mix has a short black and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 1427.
Australian Cattle Dog
This young male Australian Cattle Dog has a short black and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 1445.
Male boxer mix
This male boxer mix has a short tan and white coat.
Shelter staff said he knows some commands, does not guard food and would do well in an active family with children over age 10. It's suggested that he shouldn't be in a home with cat.
He's in kennel No. 30, ID No. 1436.
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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