LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Tabbies are the top kitty at the animal shelter this week.

Three tabbies – two adults and a kitten – plus one little black kitten are cleared to join your family, if you have the space in your heart and home.

Cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed and microchipped 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 there, hoping you'll choose them.

The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).

Stripes and emerald eyes

This female domestic short hair is interested in finding a new place to nap and her lovely stripes will complement most any decor.

Another unique feature of this 9-month-old feline – her emerald eyes. She may remind you of Ireland.

She’s waiting in cat room kennel No. 11, ID No. 31690.

Young and fun

When asked why he's sticking his tongue out for the camera this 8-month-old male tabby murmured something unintelligible.

What he may have been trying to convey is that his theory on cat adoption is that people are more likely to be attracted to cats with a sense of humor.

Clearly this cat has a sense of humor.

He may or may not be sticking out his tongue when you visit him in cat room kennel No. 17, ID No. 31707.

Keeping an eye on things

Scooter, as we like to call this 9-month-old domestic short hair mix, appears to be an attentive and caring chap.

With his perky ears and thoughtful golden eyes he'll pay attention to what's going on so you don't have to.

He’s keeping an eye out for a new home in cat room kennel No. 64, ID No. 31632.

Two kittens, lots of toes

These kittens are a real bargain and they are going fast; only two of these polydactile cats are left.

They aren't like pterodactyls – cats don't fly – so have no fear adopting these cuddly pals. Plus, these kittens have extra toes so it’s more cat for the buck.

The little tabby and his handsome black litter mate are in cat room kennel No. 77a-b, ID No. 31633.

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

Please note: Cats 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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