How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A wide variety of big and little dogs are waiting for new homes at Lake County Animal Care and Control this week.
Adoptable dogs available are mixes of Alaskan Malamute, boxer, Labrador Retriever, mastiff, pug, rat terrier, shepherd, terrier and pit bull.
Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given a rabies shot and county license 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 hoping you'll choose them.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
The following dogs at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (additional dogs on the animal control Web site not listed are still “on hold”).
'Spencer'
“Spencer” is a Labrador Retriever-pit bull retriever mix.
Shelter staff said said he has a lot of love to give and can't contain himself.
He's in kennel No. 2, ID No. 2382.
Rat terrier mix
This older gentleman is a rat terrier mix with a tricolor coat.
He get along with cats, is good with both male and female dogs, and has no food aggression, according to shelter staff. He's very reserved but appropriate.
He's in kennel No. 3, ID No. 4320.
Pug-terrier mix
This female pug-terrier mix has a short tan coat.
She's in kennel No. 6a, ID No. 4341.
Pug-terrier mix
This female pug-terrier mix has a short brown coat.
She's in kennel No. 6b, ID No. 4342.
Mastiff-Labrador Retriever mix
This male mastiff-Labrador Retriever mix has a short all-black coat.
Shelter staff describes him as “a big lover.”
He's in kennel No. 10, ID 4370.
'Balto'
“Balto” is a male Alaskan Malamute with a medium-length multicolor coat.
Shelter staff said he has no issues with food guarding and does well with both male and female dogs. However, he is a dominant male who needs an owner that is knowledgeable around this breed of dog. Containment and fences at least 6 feet tall are necessary for this breed.
He would most likely do well with kids 10 and above, shelter staff said.
Balto is in kennel No. 13, ID No. 4310.
'Babs'
“Babs” is a black shepherd mix with white markings.
Shelter staff said she has no issues with food guarding and is a very sweet girl who is scared in the animal control environment.
She's in kennel No. 19, ID No. 4397.
Boxer mix
This male boxer mix has a short tan coat with white markings.
He's in kennel No. 24, ID No. 4304.
'Brownie'
“Brownie” is a young male shepherd mix with a short brown coat.
Shelter staff said he's very scared in the animal control environment and wants to go home with his new family.
He's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 4396.
Female pit bull mix
This female pit bull mix has a short brown brindle coat with white markings.
Shelter staff said she loves cuddles and attention, and does very cute play bows.
She's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 4337.
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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