LAKEPORT, Calif. – Pit bulls and pit bull mixes have a bad reputation in some circles, but this friendly girl shows off the best of her breed.

Staff at Lake County Animal Care and Control call her “Momma” because it's clear she's had litters of pups before arriving at the pound.

She is an energetic female with a brown brindle coat and white markings, and a very playful attitude. She would do best in a home with no cats.

Her great personality has led to her being used as a tester dog with other canines coming into the shelter, and shelter staff play with her whenever they can. She's one of their favorites, thanks to her sunny disposition and adorable play bows.

But, like a lot of the pit bulls who enter the local shelter, she needs a home soon, as she's been waiting awhile, through no fault of her own.

Are you looking for a great dog? Visit this girl. Because she's just that delightful.

She is 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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