Helping Paws: New dogs needing homes

By Elizabeth Larson | Oct. 11, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Many new dogs are awaiting adoption at Lake County Animal Care and Control this week.

The dogs offered for adoption this week include mixes of Chihuahua, cocker spaniel, pit bull terrier, Shar pei and terrier.

For those looking for lost pets as a result of the Valley fire, visit the Lake County Animal Care and Control Web site, which features additional dogs and cats that officials are looking to reunite with their families.

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”).

3bwpit

Female pit bull terrier mix

This female pit bull terrier mix has a shot black and white coat.

She was found on Highway 29 in Kelseyville.

She's in kennel No. 3, ID No. 3556.

4blackchimix

Chihuahua-terrier mix

This male Chihuahua-terrier mix has a short tricolor coat.

He was found on Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville.

He's in kennel No. 4, ID No. 3767.

5graywhitepitmix

Male pit bull terrier mix

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

He was found behind a Middletown gas station.

He's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 3720.

7graymalepitmix

Male pit bull mix

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

He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 3458.

8blondterriermix

Terrier mix

This male terrier mix has a short tan coat.

He was found on Lakeview Drive in Nice.

He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 3693.

9tortiadog

'Tortia'

“Tortia” is a female pit bull terrier mix.

She has a short brown coat.

Tortia is in kennel No. 9, ID No. 3760.

13sharpeimix

Shar pei-pit bull mix

This male Shar pei-pit bull mix has a short gray coat.

He was found on High Street in Nice.

He's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 3704.

17tanwhitepit2

Male pit bull terrier

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

He was found in Clearlake Oaks.

He's in kennel No. 17, ID No. 3719.

7sebastiancocker

'Sebastian'

“Sebastian” is a buff-colored male cocker spaniel.

His owner died and now he is looking for a new home.

He's in kennel No. 18, ID No. 3270.

25graypitmix

Male pit bull terrier mix

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

He was found on Lakeview Drive in Nice.

He's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 3694.

11grayfemalepit

Female pit bull terrier mix

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

She is in kennel No. 26, ID No. 3280.

28maverickpit

'Maverick'

“Maverick” is a male pit bull terrier mix with a short brindle and white coat.

He was found on Virginia Street in Lucerne.

Shelter staff said he is a very good dog, he gets along great with other dogs – both male and female.

Maverick does not have food guarding issues and is great on a leash, but shelter staff said he doesn't like cats.

He's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 3228.

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.