LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Tabbies in a variety of colors, a Siamese and a calico cat are waiting for new homes at the county's animal shelter.

It's kitten season, so many kittens are offered along with the shelter's selection of adult cats.

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”).

Female calico

This female calico is 1 year old.

She has gold eyes and a long, multicolored coat.

Find her in cat room kennel No. 4, ID No. 33123.

Orange tabby kitten

This male orange tabby kitten is 9 weeks old.

He has green eyes and a short coat, weighs just over 2 pounds and is not yet neutered.

Find him in cat room kennel No. 16a, ID No. 33208.

Orange tabby cat

This male orange tabby cat is 5 years old.

He has a short coat, gold eyes and has been neutered.

He's in cat room kennel No. 20, ID No. 33143.

Orange and white tabby kitten

This male orange and white tabby kitten is 9 weeks old.

He has gold eyes and a long coat, weighs just over 2 pounds and has not yet been altered.

Find him in cat room kennel 23b, ID No. 33202.

Gray tabby kitten

This male gray tabby kitten is 9 weeks old.

He has a short coat and gold eyes, weighs 2 pounds and has not yet been neutered.

He's in cat room kennel No. 23c, ID No. 33203.

'Silver'

“Silver” is a 9-year-old male Siamese mix.

He has a short, multicolored coat, blue eyes and has been neutered.

Find Silver in cat room kennel No. 54, ID No. ID: 32995.

'Joey'

“Joey” is a 14-year-old male domestic short hair mix.

He has tan coloring, green eyes and a kinked tail. He has been neutered.

He's in cat room kennel No. 55, ID No. 32994.

Gray tabby kitten

This male gray tabby kitten is 12 weeks old.

He has a short coat, green eyes and has been neutered.

Find him in cat room kennel No. 65b, ID No. 32840.

Male domestic short hair mix

This male domestic short hair mix kitten is 12 weeks old.

He has gray and black coloring and green eyes, and has been neutered.

He's in cat room kennel No. 65c, ID No. 32841.

Brown tabby kitten

This male brown tabby kitten is 12 weeks old.

He has a short coat and green eyes, and has been neutered.

Find him in cat room kennel No. 65d, ID No. 32842.

White and gray tabby

This white and gray female tabby is 2 years old.

She has a short coat and gold eyes.

She's in cat room kennel No. 94, ID No. 33184.

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.