Helping Paws: Dogs for summer

By Elizabeth Larson | Aug. 4, 2013

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Looking for a companion to enjoy the outdoors with you this summer?

Consider adopting a four-legged friend from one of the local animal rescue organizations.

Dogs featured this week are from Lake County Animal Care and Control and the SPCA of Clear Lake are featured this week.

In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .

SPCA OF CLEAR LAKE

All dogs have been spayed or neutered, are microchipped and current on all their vaccinations and started on heartworm preventative. For more information on the dogs listed below, contact the SPCA of Clear Lake, 707-279-1400.

In addition to this week’s featured dogs, SPCA has several litters of puppies available for adoption.

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'Mohawk'

“Mohawk” is a Cairn terrier mix with a bit of a funny hairdo, thus the name.

He is a fun and friendly little guy, and he loves people and animals alike.

He has a great smile and a sparkling personality.

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'Bentley'

“Bentley” is a cattle dog mix.

He is house trained, has gentle manners, loves to take walks and is great on the leash.

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'Sweet Pea'

Sweet Pea is a gorgeous and affectionate boxer.

She has been at the SPCA for several months and is looking for a loving forever home.

She is spayed, current on all vaccinations, microchipped and is on heartworm preventative.

LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

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.

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”).

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Pit bull terrier mix

This male pit bull terrier mix is 3 years old.

He has a short blue coat and has been neutered.

Shelter staff said he's an outstanding, calm and charming dog that was attacked by another dog before entering the shelter.

He has no food aggression. A cat-free home would be best for him.

He’s in kennel No. 10, ID No. 36931.

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Female Chihuahua mix

This female Chihuahua mix is 3 and a half years old.

She has a short black and white coat, weighs almost 11 pounds and has been spayed.

She's in kennel No. 18, ID No. 35315.

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Male terrier mix

This male terrier mix is 3 years old.

He has a medium-length tan and white coat, and has not yet been neutered.

He's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 37185.

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.

Email Elizabeth Larson at elarson@lakeconews.com . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.