Helping Paws: Shepherds, Chihuahuas and labs

By Elizabeth Larson | Feb. 28, 2016

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control once again has a shelter filled with dogs looking for forever homes.

Adoptable dogs this week include mixes of cattle dog, Chihuahua, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, mastiff, Papillon, 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”).

4momheeler

'Mom'

“Mom” is a female cattle dog mix with a short black and white coat.

She's in kennel No. 4, ID No. 4428.

5gsdfemale

Female German Shepherd

This pretty female German Shepherd has a short black and tan coat.

She's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 4452.

7tanchiterrier

Chihuahua-terrier mix

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

Shelter staff said he already is neutered so he will be available for adoption at a lower fee.

He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 4272.

8blackmalepit

Pit bull terrier mix

This male pit bull terrier mix has a dark coat with white markings.

Shelter staff describes him as a sweet boy.

He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 4491.

9monkeypit

'Monkey'

“Monkey” is a male pit bull terrier with a gray and white coat.

Shelter staff describes him as an adorable and wiggly love bug.

He's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 4498.

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.

15blackpitlab

Labrador Retriever-pit bull mix

This female Labrador Retriever-pit bull mix has a black coat with white markings.

She has a sweet personality, according to shelter staff.

She's in kennel No. 15, ID No. 4486.

16tanfemalechi

Female Chihuahua mix

This female Chihuahua mix has a long light brown coat.

She's in kennel No. 16, ID No. 4482.

17tanchi

Male Chihuahua mix

This male Chihuahua mix has a short tan coat.

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

18pitsharpeinew

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.

19blackpitpuppy

Pit bull terrier puppy

This male pit bull terrier puppy has a black coat with white markings.

He is in kennel No. 19, ID No. 4472.

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.

22buddysheppit

'Buddy'

“Buddy” is a handsome male shepherd-pit bull terrier mix with a short tricolor coat.

Shelter staff said he would do great in a home without livestock.

He's in kennel No. 22, ID No. 4487.

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.

26papillon

Papillon-terrier mix

This adorable male Papillon-terrier mix has a long white and red coat.

He's in kennel No. 26, ID No. 4494.

27cheech

'Cheech'

“Cheech” is a female pit bull terrier mix with a brown and white coat.

She's in kennel No. 27, ID No. 4462.

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.

30tricolorchi

Chihuahua mix

This male Chihuahua mix has a short tricolor coat.

He same in as a stray and is now looking for his new family.

He's in kennel No. 30, ID No. 4475.

31brownchi

Chihuahua mix

This male Chihuahua mix has a short brown coat.

He's in kennel No. 31, ID No. 4488.

33shelbypup

'Shelby'

“Shelby” is a female shepherd-pit bull mix puppy.

She's got a short brown coat with white and black markings.

She's in kennel No. 33, ID No. 4395.

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.