Helping Paws: Dogs ready for the big adoption event

By Elizabeth Larson | Apr 3, 2016

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has a full shelter of dogs this week that will be offered for adoption at lower rates thanks to one of its regular adoption events.

This week's adoptable dogs include mixes of American Bulldog, border collie, boxer, cattle dog, Chihuahua, Doberman, German Shepherd, hound, Labrador Retriever, terrier and pit bull.

Lake County Animal Care and Control is adopting out dogs this week with a $50 discount – waiving the county adoption fee portion and costs for microchipping. There will will be costs for spaying and neutering 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”).

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Hound-Labrador Retriever mix

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

He's got a big personality and is energetic, getting around well despite having only three legs.

He's friendly, well-behaved and ready for a new home.

He's in kennel No. 2, ID No. 4628.

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Female Chihuahuas

These two female Chihuahuas have short multicolored coats.

They're in kennel No. 3a, ID Nos. 4636 and 4637.

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Pit bull terrier mix

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

Shelter staff said he is great with other dogs, both male and female, is very sweet and while he gets excited he doesn't jump on people.

He walks well on a leash and has basic commands.

In addition, he allows handling of his ears, mouth, paws and allowed nail trimming, has no food guarding, avoided cats and didn't mind the horses.

He's in kennel No. 4, ID No. 4511.

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Female boxer mix

This female boxer mix has a short gray coat with white markings.

Shelter staff said she needs basic leash training, but is manageable for her size. She also allows handling of her ears, mouth, paws and body, and tolerated nail clipping without pulling away.

She has no food aggression, and would do great in a home with no cats. Staff said she has been tested with another dog and got along well.

They believe she will be happiest in a quiet home and will form a very strong bond with her handler.

She's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 4551.

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'Missy'

“Missy” is a fun little dog who shelter staff believe is a mix of rat terrier and border collie.

She has an energetic personality, is sweet and loves to play.

She's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 4231.

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Male German Shepherd

This male German Shepherd has a sable, black and tan coat.

He has a happy, friendly personality, knows basic commands and loves people.

He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 4565.

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Male shepherd mix

This male shepherd mix has a short brown coat with white markings.

Shelter staff said he needs leash training but is very manageable, and in the play yard came when called when food was used as a motivator. He doesn't know basic commands yet, but did volunteer the behavior when another dog was doing it for treats.

He has no food aggression towards people or dogs, and allows handling of ears, mouth, paws and tail without any problems. He avoided the cats.

He's in kennel No. 8, ID No. 4560.

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'Mamma Doo'

“Mamma Doo” is as a sweet female hound mix has a short brown coat with white markings.

She's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 4298.

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Male pit bull terrier mix

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

He's in kennel No. 12, ID No. 4608.

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Shepherd-Doberman mix

This female shepherd-Doberman mix has a beautiful black and brown coat.

She's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 4638.

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'Daisy'

“Daisy” is a female American Bulldog.

She has a white coat with some black markings.

She is in kennel No. 16, ID No. 4564.

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Male Chihuahua mix

This male Chihuahua mix has an all-white coat.

He's in kennel No. 17, ID No. 4591.

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Labrador Retriever-pit bull mix puppies

These four female Labrador-Retriever mix puppies come in a variety of colors.

They're in kennel No. 18, ID Nos. 4574, 4577, 4579 and 4581.

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'Yogi Jr.'

“Yogi Jr.” is a male Labrador-Retriever mix puppy with a short black coat.

He's in kennel No. 19a, ID No. 4573.

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Male Labrador-Retriever mix puppy

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

He's in kennel No. 19b, ID No. 4575.

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Hound-Labrador Retriever mix

This female hound-Labrador Retriever mix has a short white coat with black markings.

She's in kennel No. 21, ID No. 4641.

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'Buddy'

“Buddy” is a handsome male Labrador Retriever-hound mix with a short tricolor coat.

He was assessed with every dog in the kennel and loved them all, although shelter staff said he would do best in a home without livestock, small dogs or cats.

Shelter staff said he is a very well-mannered, tolerant dog with low energy.

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

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Male German Shepherd

This handsome male German Shepherd has a short tan and black coat.

Shelter staff said he is good with other larger dogs, male or female, and would do best in a home with no small dogs or cats and children above age 5.

He's friendly and likes to play.

He's in kennel No. 23, ID No. 4514.

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'Bronco'

“Bronco” is a male cattle dog mix.

He has a short white and brown coat.

Shelter staff said he needs some basic training and has a lot of potential.

He's in kennel No. 24, ID No. 4592.

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Female pit bull mix

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

She's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 4588.

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'Papi'

“Papi” is a male Chihuahua mix.

He has a short black and white coat.

Shelter staff said he is good with other dogs, cats and children.

He's in kennel No. 26, ID No. 4642.

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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.

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Female pit bull mix

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

She loves cuddles and attention, and does very cute play bows, enjoys playing and is great with other dogs, but would do best in a home without cats.

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

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'Rosie'

“Rosie” is a female boxer-pit bull mix.

She has a short brown brindle coat with white markings.

Her adoption fee will be less expensive due to already being spayed.

She's in kennel No. 32, ID No. 4670.

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'Tank'

“Tank” is a male cattle dog-pit bull terrier mix, according to shelter staff.

He has a short black coat.

Shelter staff said he's great with other submissive dogs.

He's in kennel No. 33, ID No. 4497.

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.