Helping Paws: Shepherds, Chihuahuas and labs

By Elizabeth Larson | Dec. 8, 2013

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has several new dogs needing homes this week.

The adoptable canines include a wide variety of mixes – Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, boxer, shepherd, pit bull and even poodle – and range in age from 13 weeks to 4 years.

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”).

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Boxer mix puppy

This female boxer mix puppy is 13 weeks old.

She has a short tricolored coat; shelter staff did not report if she has been spayed.

She's in kennel No. 2, ID No. 38300.

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Labrador Retriever-shepherd mix

This male Labrador Retriever-shepherd pup is 5 months old.

He has a short black coat, weighs 18 pounds and has been neutered.

Find him in kennel No. 3, ID No. 38433.

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Male Chihuahua mix

This male Chihuahua mix is 4 years old.

He's got a short black coat, weighs 9 pounds and hasn't been neutered.

According to shelter staff, this shy little guy is timid but not aggressive. He's a very sweet boy, loves to cuddle and is good with other dogs, male or female.

He's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 38542.

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Male shepherd mix

This male shepherd mix is 3 years old.

He weighs 101 pounds, and has a short black and tan coat. It was not reported if he has been altered.

Shelter staff said he needs tender love and care because he is a little shy and needs someone to work on socializing him. He is good with other dogs, male or female.

Find him in kennel No. 9, ID No. 38666.

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Male pit bull terrier mix

This male pit bull terrier mix is 2 years old.

He weighs 64 pounds, has a short black and white coat, and has not yet been neutered.

He's in kennel No 10, ID No. 38661.

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Labrador Retriever mix

This female Labrador Retriever mix is 1 year old.

She has a short black coat and weighs nearly 56 pounds, and she's been spayed.

Shelter staff said she's a favorite of theirs, and has been at Animal Care and Control for some time, waiting for a forever home. She's very good with people.

Find her in kennel No. 12, ID No. 38257.

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Male Chihuahua mix

This male Chihuahua mix is 3 years old.

He has a short red coat and weighs 5 pounds. He has not yet been neutered.

Shelter staff said he is very outgoing, not skittish or shy, and super friendly.

He's in kennel No. 14b, ID No. 38485.

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Male poodle mix

This male poodle mix is of undetermined age.

He has a short tan, black and gray coat, weighs 12 pounds and has been neutered.

Find him in kennel No. 29, ID No. 38659.

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.