LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has three cats that are prepared to join forever families this week.

This week’s cute cats are two females and a male. All of them have been altered and are ready for new homes.

A donor has covered the adoption fees for one of the cats, Ariel, and she is available to the first approved adopter.

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

For those looking for a barn cat to keep the rodents at bay, be sure to ask about the barn cat adoption program. Feral barn cats are adopted out for $1 each, which includes altering, ear notching and vaccines.

In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Shelter_Animal_Search.htm .

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”).

Domestic short hair

This male domestic short hair has a gray tabby coat and green eyes.

He already has been neutered.

He’s in cat room kennel No. 6, ID No. 7356.

‘Ariel’

“Ariel” is a female domestic short hair mix with a brown tabby and white coat. She is being offered for free thanks to the donor’s sponsorship.

She already has been spayed.

She’s in cat room kennel No. 26, ID No. 7127.

Domestic medium hair

This female domestic medium hair cat has an all-black coat and gold eyes.

She has already been spayed.

She’s in cat room kennel No. 78, ID No. 7350.

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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