Helping Paws: Shepherds, terriers and Chihuahuas

By Elizabeth Larson | Nov. 16, 2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control this week has a mix of big and little dogs available to go to forever homes.

The dogs, both puppies and adults, include mixes of Chihuahua, hound, Labrador Retriever, pit bull, Rottweiler and shepherd.

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”).

2achimix

Male Chihuahua mix

This male Chihuahua mix has a short white coat.

He's in kennel No. 2a, ID No. 1202.

12malerottmix

Male Rottweiler mix

This male Rottweiler mix is a young dog.

Shelter staff said he is still a puppy. He needs some training and would make a great dog.

Find him in kennel No. 12, ID No. 1032.

13houndmix

Hound-shepherd mix

This male hound-shepherd mix has a short brown coat.

Shelter staff said he is a very sweet dog that walks well on a leash and does not appear to be interested in cats.

He needs more socialization with other dogs; he does well with female dogs but caution is suggested around other males.

He has no signs of food aggression.

He's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 1107.

17gizmo

'Gizmo'

“Gizmo” is a male Chihuahua mix with a short tan and white coat.

He's in kennel No. 17, ID No. 1229.

24pompup

Female Pomeranian mix

This female Pomeranian mix puppy has a medium-length black coat.

She's in kennel No. 24, ID No. 1080.

25pitshpmix

Male pit bull terrier-shepherd mix

This young male pit bull terrier-shepherd mix has a short tan coat.

He's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 1135.

30malepitmix

Male pit bull terrier mix

This male pit bull terrier mix has a short tan and white coat.

He's in kennel No. 30, ID No. 1201.

31pitbullmix

Pit bull terrier mix

This female pit bull terrier mix puppy has a light-colored short coat.

Shelter staff said she is deaf and will need a home willing to give her the needed love and attention.

Find her in kennel No. 31, ID No. 1118.

34maleretriever

Male Labrador Retriever

This male Labrador Retriever mix has a short black coat.

He's good with other dogs prefers and prefers to be around other males.

Shelter staff said he has a mellow energy level. He appears to have been an outside dog and is a bit jumpy about being indoors, but will adjust well if given the chance.

He's in kennel No. 34, ID No. 779.

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.