Helping Paws: Oliver, Chewbacca and Matombo look for forever homes

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This week Lake County News is debuting regular features spotlighting adoptable dogs and cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter.


Dogs will be showcased on Sundays, with cats appearing on Mondays.


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.

 

 

 

 

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Oliver the terrier is hoping for a new home. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

 



Oliver


Oliver is a 3-year-old male wirehaired terrier mix.


He weighs 16 pounds and is not neutered.


Oliver is located in kennel No. 16, ID No. 31123.

 

 

 

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Chewbacca is ready to join a new family. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

 



Chewbacca


Chewbacca is a 2-year-old male Pekingese/Shih Tzu mix.


He weighs 14 pounds and is not neutered.


Chewbacca is located in kennel No. 16, ID No. 31124.

 

 

 

 

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Matombo is a young dog ready for an active new life. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

 



Matombo


Matombo is a 10-month-old male pit bull terrier mix.


He weighs 62 pounds and is not neutered.


Matombo is located in kennel No. 17, ID No. 31231.


Adoptable dogs also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dogs_and_Puppies.htm or at www.petfinder.com.


Please note: Dogs listed at the 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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