Helping Paws: An abundance of dogs

By Elizabeth Larson | Feb. 21, 2016

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Animal Care and Control shelter is bursting at the seams this week with all sorts of dogs, big and small.

This week's adoptable dogs include mixes of Alaskan Malamute, boxer, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, mastiff, pug, Shar Pei, terrier and pit bull.

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”).

2spencerlabmix

'Spencer'

“Spencer” is a Labrador Retriever-pit bull retriever mix.

Shelter staff said said he has a lot of love to give and can't contain himself.

He's in kennel No. 2, ID No. 2382.

4buffterrier

Female terrier mix

This female terrier mix has a short tan coat with white and black markings.

She's in kennel No. 4, ID No. 4419.

5maletanterrier

Terrier mix

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

He's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 4418.

6apuggle

Pug-terrier mix

This female pug-terrier mix has a short tan coat.

She's in kennel No. 6a, ID No. 4341.

6bpuggle

Pug-terrier mix

This female pug-terrier mix has a short brown coat.

She's in kennel No. 6b, ID No. 4342.

8graywhitepit

Female pit bull terrier mix

This female pit bull terrier mix has a short brown brindle coat with white markings.

She's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 4457.

9blackshepherd

Male German Shepherd

This beautiful male German Shepherd has an all-black coat.

He's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 4470.

10mastifflab

Mastiff-Labrador Retriever mix

This male mastiff-Labrador Retriever mix has a short all-black coat.

Shelter staff describes him as “a big lover.”

He's in kennel No. 10, ID 4370.

12femaleterrier

Female terrier mix

This female terrier has a short tan coat.

She's in kennel No. 12, ID No. 4417.

13balto

'Balto'

“Balto” is a male Alaskan Malamute with a medium-length multicolor coat.

Shelter staff said he has no issues with food guarding and does well with both male and female dogs. However, he is a dominant male who needs an owner that is knowledgeable around this breed of dog. Containment and fences at least 6 feet tall are necessary for this breed.

He would most likely do well with kids 10 and above, shelter staff said.

Balto is in kennel No. 13, ID No. 4310.

14aterrier

Female terrier mix

This female terrier mix has a short tan coat.

She's in kennel No. 14a, ID No. 4415.

14bterrier

Female terrier mix

This female terrier mix has a short tan coat.

She's in kennel No. 14b, ID No. 4416.

17tanchi

Male Chihuahua mix

This male Chihuahua mix has a short tan coat.

He's in kennel No. 17, ID No. 4466.

18sharpeipitpup

Pit bull terrier-Shar Pei mix

This male pit bull terrier-Shar Pei mix puppy has a short brown and white coat.

He's in kennel No. 18, ID No. 4459.

20hewygsd

'Hewy'

“Hewy” is a male German Shepherd mix with a short tan coat with white and black markings.

Shelter staff said he was surrendered by his owner who did not have the time or patience to train him. He needs a good, fenced in yard and lots of love and attention.

He's in kennel No. 20, ID No. 4460.

21graypit

Male pit bull terrier mix

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

He's in kennel No. 21, ID No. 4432.

23browndobie

Male Doberman Pinscher

This male Doberman Pinscher has a short brown coat with tan markings.

He's in kennel No. 23, ID No. 4461.

24maleboxers

Boxer mixes

These male boxer mixes have a short coats – one brown, one tan – with white markings.

They are in kennel No. 24, ID No. 4304.

28labpuppy

Labrador Retriever puppy

This male Labrador Retriever mix puppy has a short black coat with white markings.

He's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 4423.

29brindlepit

Female pit bull mix

This female pit bull mix has a short brown brindle coat with white markings.

Shelter staff said she loves cuddles and attention, and does very cute play bows.

She's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 4337.

34brownlab

Labrador Retriever mix

This handsome male Labrador Retriever mix has a short brown coat.

He's in kennel No. 34, ID No. 4427.

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.