LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – As the week starts Lake County Animal Care and Control has one cat ready for adoption.

“Muffin” is an adult domestic short hair mix with a gray and brown tabby coat.

She already was spayed when she arrived at the shelter, so her adoption fee will be lower.

Muffin would much prefer to be lounging on a couch with her new family for the new year.

She is in cat room kennel No. 144, ID No. 4153.

Cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are microchipped before being released to their new owner.

If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. Many great pets are there, hoping you'll choose them.

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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