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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This Thanksgiving week has a number of cool cats waiting for new homes at the county’s animal shelter.
These cats are all ready to join your home in time for the holidays – all have had their shots and are altered, and would make great additions to loving families.
Cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed and microchipped 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 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”).
Female torbie
This female torbie is 3 years old.
She has gold eyes, a short coat and weighs 5 pounds. She has been spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 105, ID No. 34742.
Male gray tabby
This male gray tabby is 1 year old.
He has a short coat and green eyes, and has been neutered.
He’s in cat room kennel No. 100, ID No. 34479.
Gray female tabby
This female gray tabby is 4 years old.
She has a short cat, is quite friendly and personable, and has been spayed.
She’s in cat room kennel No. 63, ID No. 34571.
Gray and white domestic long hair
This male domestic long hair mix is 1 year old.
He has green eyes and is a smaller-sized cat. He has been neutered.
Find him in cat room kennel No. 54, ID No. 34655.
Domestic long hair mix
This black and white female domestic long hair mix cat is 3 years old.
She has green eyes, is of medium size and has been spayed.
She’s in cat room kennel No. 52, ID No. 34632.
Gray tabby kitten
This gray tabby kitten is 5 months old.
He has green eyes, a short coat, weighs 3.6 pounds and has been neutered.
He’s in cat room kennel No. 20d, ID No. 34746.
Buff-colored female kitten
This female buff-colored kitten is 5 months old.
She has a long coat, weighs 2.6 pounds and has been spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 20c, ID No. 34792.
Female torbie kitten
This female kitten is 5 months old.
She has a short torbie-colored coat and gold eyes, weighs 3.6 pounds and has been spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 20a, ID No. 34743.
Gray male tabby
This handsome gray male tabby is 2 years old.
He has a fluffy medium-length coat, weighs nearly 9 pounds and has been neutered, so he’s all ready to join a new home.
Find him in cat room kennel No. 11a, ID No. 34357.
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.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – For many, Thanksgiving is a time for getting together with friends and loved ones to give thanks.
Knowing that the holidays can make for busy conditions on the roadways, the California Highway Patrol is prepared to keep traffic moving and motorists safe throughout the long weekend.
Thanksgiving is a maximum enforcement period for the CHP. The Thanksgiving holiday reporting period begins Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Nov. 25, at 11:59 p.m.
“Motorists are less likely to encounter one of our officers by simply wearing their seat belt,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Not only does the law require everyone inside the vehicle to be properly secured, seat belts are your best line of defense in a collision.”
Collisions increased significantly during last year’s Thanksgiving holiday travel period.
Tragically, 32 people lost their lives on California’s roadways due to a collision; this was a 52 percent increase from Thanksgiving 2010.
Additionally, two-thirds of the people killed in collisions within CHP’s jurisdiction last year were not wearing a seat belt.
“Although the majority of motorists in California are buckling up every time they get into a vehicle, there is still a small portion of the motoring public that need this reminder,” added Farrow. “By not wearing your seat belt, the risk of death or injury in a collision substantially increases.”
The CHP would also like to remind motorists to avoid distracted driving, travel at a speed that is safe for conditions and also designate a non-drinking driver for the safety of everyone on the road.
Last year during the Thanksgiving holiday, the CHP made 1,475 arrests for driving under the influence.
The public is encouraged to report unsafe or impaired drivers by calling 911.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated Nov. 16-25 as the national “Thanksgiving Holiday Travel, Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.”
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness month and Cal Fire is reminding all residents of the importance of having a working carbon monoxide alarm.
As of July 1, 2011, state law requires owners of single family homes with attached garages or fossil fuel sources for heating to install carbon monoxide alarms in every California home.
In addition, all other dwelling units, like apartments, are required to have an alarm by Jan. 1, 2013.
“Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, each year claiming the lives of an average of 480 people and sending more than 20,000 people to emergency rooms across the nation.” said State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover, Cal Fire-Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced from heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, and many types of appliances and cooking devices.
The best way for homeowners to stay protected from CO is to have a carbon monoxide alarm installed on every floor and outside each sleeping area. A recent study found that nearly nine in 10 California households did not have a CO alarm.
“Having a CO alarm is a small investment that really can help save your life and the lives of your family,” said Chief Hoover.
California’s Carbon Monoxide Month is intended to help educate homeowners about the law and to encourage them to install a carbon monoxide alarm.
Cal Fire-Office of the State Fire Marshal is teaming up with fire departments across the state, as well as other State agencies to spread the word about the dangers of CO and how to keep your family and friends safe.
As the cooler weather moves into California and the use of fossil fuel heating increases, now is the time to be aware of the dangers of CO and how you can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
For more information on carbon monoxide visit the Cal Fire Web site at www.fire.ca.gov or visit the Web site for the California Department of Public Health at www.cdph.ca.gov .
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SOUTH LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Spirit of the Season’s “wish trees” are now in local businesses in the Middletown and Hidden Valley Lake.
This holiday community outreach program provides Christmas to community members in need.
Gifts are requested through letters to Santa written by children from families who have applied to the program.
The letters are read and wishes from each child – infants through eighth grade – are transferred to a card that is then hung on a wish tree.
All high school-aged youngsters will receive a Walmart gift card as listed on their bells, allowing each student to select their own gift.
Should you choose to give a gift to a child this Christmas, visit one of the local businesses where wish trees are located, pick out a card from the tree and follow the instructions posted near the wish tree.
Wish trees in Middletown are located at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tri-Counties Bank and WestAmerica Bank. The wish trees in Hidden Valley can be found at Mulligan’s and Hidden Valley Lake Realty.
If you have questions about the wish tree program contact Sandy Tucker at 707-900-1070.
For Spirit of the Season to provide food and gifts it requires approximately $75 per family. If you can make a donation to offset the costs of the program, make your check payable to: Spirit of the Season and mail to P. O. Box 1468, Middletown, CA 95461.
The program held four days of registration in October and November and the registration portion of Spirit of the Season is now closed.
For more information about the program contact Hedy Montoya at 707-322-5080.