Helping Paws: Terriers, shepherds and huskies

By Elizabeth Larson | Apr 12, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It's another full kennel this week at Lake County Animal Care and Control, where you can find dogs of all sizes and types needing new homes.

Available this week for adoption are canines who are mixes of Akita, Australian Shepherd, English Bulldog, fox terrier, German Shepherd Labrador Retriever, hound, husky, pit bull, Rhodesian Ridgeback, shepherd and terrier.

Low adoption fees are offered for some of the dogs.

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”).

5foxterriermix

Male fox terrier mix

This male fox terrier mix has a short tricolor coat.

Shelter staff said he appears to be deaf but is very attentive and seems to know some hand signals.

He's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 2019.

23bellapuppy

'Bella'

“Bella” is a young female pit bull terrier mix, estimated to be about 6 months old.

Shelter staff said she is a very loving little girl that just wants to be petted and held.

She's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 1971.

7shepherdtricolor

Male shepherd mix

This male shepherd mix has a short tricolor coat.

Shelter staff said he has a sweet disposition.

He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 2042.

8phantom

'Phantom'

“Phantom” is a male husky mix with a white coat.

Shelter staff said he was picked up in Lower Lake. He has a microchip and they are hoping his owners will come and redeems him.

Phantom is 9 years old and a big boy at 83 pounds. He is very friendly and loves everyone he meets.

He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 2000.

10labshepherd

Male German Shepherd-Labrador Retriever mix

This male German Shepherd-Labrador Retriever mix has a short black coat.

Shelter staff said he's one big ball of energy, loving to fetch, run and play with other dogs. He is being socialized with other dogs and is learning very fast.

He's in kennel No. 10, ID No. 2004.

12maxhusky

'Max'

“Max” is a beautiful 2-year-old male Australian Shepherd-husky mix who came to the shelter because his owner died.

Shelter staff said he's already neutered, crate- and house-trained, is very smart and a really good dog.

He is great with other dogs and shows no signs of food aggression. However, he needs to be in a home with no small animals – chickens, cats, etc. Max is good with children ages 9 years and up.

Max is in shelter No. 12, ID No. 1931.

13pitbullsquishy

Male pit bull terrier mix

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

Shelter staff calls him a “big squishy guy” who is very gentle. They believe he would be fine with children.

He has no food aggression, gets along with other dogs both male and female, and is very appropriate in every way.

The shelter is looking for that special "pitty" lover to take him home and care for him.

He's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 2035.

14houndlab

Hound-Labrador Retriever mix

This pretty young girl is a hound-Labrador Retriever mix.

She has a short sable, black and white coat.

She's in kennel No. 14, ID No. 2041.

16whitehusky

Female husky mix

This pretty female husky mix is about 7 months old.

She has an all-white coat and blue eyes.

Shelter staff said she's a very good pup and walks well on a leash. She would do best with an experienced dog owner who can give her some basic training.

She's in kennel No. 16, ID No. 2037.

17blackpitmix

Male pit bull mix

This male pit bull terrier mix is about 1 year old.

He's shy and needs some training, but loves to play and have his belly rubbed.

He's in kennel No. 17, ID No. 1991.

28dogpitmix

Lab-pit bull mix

This male Labrador Retriever-pit bull mix is 4 years old.

He's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 2045.

29bearbulldog

'Bear'

“Bear” is a male English Bulldog mix.

He has a short tan and white coat.

Shelter staff said he is great with other dogs and very social with people.

He's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 1972.

30bassetlab

Hound-lab mix

This male hound-Labrador Retriever mix has a short tan and white coat.

He's in kennel No. 30, ID No. 2040.

9akitared

Akita mix

This 5-year-old male Akita mix has a short tan and white coat.

He knows basic commands and his housebroken, and needs some leash training.

Shelter staff said he likes toys and they're looking for an owner for him who would love to spend time taking him for walks.

He is mellow and would be great with kids, but they recommend no cats.

He's in kennel No. 31, ID No. 1938.

32femalebrownpit

Female pit bull terrier mix

This female pit bull terrier mix is about a year and a half old.

Shelter staff said she was found on Lakeshore Boulevard in Lakeport taking a stroll.

She weighs 42 pounds and is very friendly.

She's in kennel No. 32, ID No. 1986.

34newridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback mix

This 4-year-old male Rhodesian Ridgeback mix gets along well with cats; his tail wagged as he watched them play.

Anyone who is interested in adopting him and who has dogs already is asked to submit an application and introduce bring their dogs in for an introduction.

He is slightly shy but with some training he could be a wonderful addition to your family or for an individual.

He's in kennel No. 34, ID No. 1762.

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.

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