LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Five cats are waiting for new homes this Christmas week at Lake County Animal Care and Control.
The cats range in age from 8 months to 10 years, and include tabbies, calicoes and a Siamese mix.
Through Dec. 23, Animal Care and Control is offering discounted adoption rates on animals, with altering, vaccinations, licensing and microchipping included. Males are $76, females are $86.
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”).
Gray male tabby
This gray male tabby is 3 years old.
He has a short coat and gold eyes. Shelter staff did not report if he has been altered.
He's in cat room kennel No. 3, ID No. 38612.
Siamese mix
This female Siamese mix cat is 10 years old.
She has blue eyes and a short coat, and is spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 5, ID No. 38699.
Tortie point
This calico with tortie point markings is 8 months old.
She has a short coat and has not yet been spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 84a, ID No. 38527.
Tortie point
This calico with tortie point markings is 8 months old.
She has a long coat and has not yet been spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 85a, ID No. 38526.
Domestic short hair mix
This domestic short hair mix with dilute calico markings is 5 years old.
She has a short coat, weighs 7 pounds and has been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 87, ID No. 38751.
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.
Email Elizabeth Larson at