LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control is starting off the new year with a big selection of dogs needing new homes.
Adoptable dogs offered this week include mixes of Australian Shepherd, border collie, cattle dog, Dalmatian, hound, husky, Labrador Retriever, Leonberger, pit bull, shepherd 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”).
![This male Labrador Retriever-Dalmatian mix is in kennel No. 5, ID No. 4138. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. 5lancashlabmx](/images/stories/2015/5lancashlabmx.jpg)
Labrador Retriever-Dalmatian mix
This male Labrador Retriever-Dalmatian has a short black coat with white markings.
He also has one blue eye and one brown eye.
Shelter staff said he has a low energy level and is good with other dogs.
He's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 4138.
![“Parkah” is a male shepherd-retriever mix in kennel No. 8, ID No. 4220. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. 8parkah](/images/stories/2015/8parkah.jpg)
'Parkah'
“Parkah” is a male shepherd-retriever mix.
He's a handsome fellow with a short tan coat with white and black markings.
Shelter staff said he would do well in a home with no other dogs.
He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 4220.
![This female border collie-husky mix is in kennel No. 9, ID No. 4217. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. 9bordercolliehusky](/images/stories/2015/9bordercolliehusky.jpg)
Border collie-husky mix
This female border collie-husky mix has a short gray and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 4217.
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Cattle dog mix
This female cattle dog mix has a short white coat with black markings, and one brown and one blue eye.
Shelter staff said she has great manners, knows how to sit and lie down. She is a little hesitant about being indoors – she may only have been an outside dog – but is adapting well. She's good with other dogs. Based on her evaluation, she seems to like male dogs more than females.
“She will melt your heart in minutes,” shelter staff said.
She's in kennel No. 10, ID No. 4152.
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'Cache'
“Cache” has had a rough year. He was rescued from the area of the Jerusalem fire this summer and adopted, but later returned because of an issue with his adopter's cat.
Shelter staff said he's a gentle, mellow giant that is part Leonberger. He's looking for a special person to give him a home for the rest of his life.
Cache is in kennel No. 11, ID No. 3101.
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Pit bull mix
This female pit bull mix has a short gray coat with white markings.
Shelter staff said she is great with other dogs and is very people friendly, just wanting to sit in your lap. She has a low energy level and would do well in home with children.
She's in kennel No. 18, ID No. 3194.
![This female pit bull terrier mix is in kennel No. 19, ID No. 4213. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. 19blackpit](/images/stories/2015/19blackpit.jpg)
Pit bull terrier
This female pit bull terrier mix has a short black coat with white markings.
Shelter staff said she was brought in as a stray and is hoping her family will come for her.
She is in kennel No. 19, ID No. 4213.
![This male German Shepherd mix is in kennel No. 22, ID No. 4116. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. 22gsdguy](/images/stories/2015/22gsdguy.jpg)
German Shepherd mix
This male German Shepherd mix has a silver and black coat with white markings.
Shelter staff said he is a beautiful boy who does not have any problems with food aggression, and is tolerant with being handled and having his feet, tail and skin pulled with no problems.
He does fine with other dogs, male or female. He has a lot of potential, and just needs somebody who will work with him.
Find him in kennel No. 22, ID No. 4116.
![This young female shepherd-pit bull terrier mix is in kennel No. 23b, ID No. 4201. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. 27brindlesheppit](/images/stories/2015/27brindlesheppit.jpg)
Shepherd-pit bull terrier mix
This young female shepherd-pit bull terrier mix has a short brown brindle coat.
Shelter staff describe her as a cuddle bug. She has no food aggression and gets along well with cats. While she gets nervous around more excited dogs, when introduced to a calmer shepherd mix, she was much more comfortable with him. She would love someone who is calm and patient with her.
She is in kennel No. 23b, ID No. 4201.
![This male Labrador Retriever-hound mix pup is in kennel No. 25, ID No. 4115. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. 25labhoundpup](/images/stories/2015/25labhoundpup.jpg)
Labrador Retriever-hound mix
This male Labrador Retriever-hound mix pup has a short cream-colored coat with light brown markings.
He came to the shelter because his human is in rehab and his caretaker can no longer keep him.
He's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 4115.
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Pit bull terrier puppies
Two pit bull puppies are available to new homes.
They are in kennel No. 26b, ID No. 4228.
![This male shepherd-Australian Shepherd mix is in kennel No. 31, ID No. 4197. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. 31blackshepherdmix](/images/stories/2015/31blackshepherdmix.jpg)
Shepherd-Australian Shepherd mix
This male shepherd-Australian Shepherd mix has a black coat with tan and white markings.
Shelter staff said he is a handsome and sweet boy.
He's in kennel No. 31, ID No. 4197.
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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