Helping Paws: Dozens of dogs in need

By Elizabeth Larson | Apr 10, 2016

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control just finished a special weeklong adoption event, but it's still bursting at the seams with animals that need homes.

Nearly 50 dogs are listed for adoption as this week begins, with some of them urgent cases because they've been waiting so long.

This week's adoptable dogs include mixes of American Bulldog, border collie, Boston Terrier, boxer, bullmastiff, cattle dog, Chihuahua, Doberman, hound, Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler, 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”).

2bwmalepit

Male pit bull terrier mix

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

He is in kennel No. 2, ID No. 4697.

3achihuahuas

Female Chihuahuas

These two female Chihuahuas have short multicolored coats.

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

4blacklabpitmix

'Luther'

“Luther” is a male pit bull terrier mix who is in urgent need of a home, as he has been at the shelter since Feb. 28.

He 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.

5boxermix

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.

6calilab

'Cali'

“Cali” is a female Labrador Retriever.

She has a short yellow coat.

She's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 4683.

7bwcattledog

Cattle dog-pit bull terrier

This male cattle dog-pit bull terrier has a short white coat with black markings.

He's in kennel No. 7, ID No. 4694.

8maleshepherdnew

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.

9asheppup

Shepherd-Rottweiler mix puppy

This female shepherd-Rottweiler mix puppy has a short tan and black coat.

She's in kennel No. 9a, ID No. 4713.

9bmastiffpup

Shepherd-bullmastiff mix puppy

This female shepherd-bullmastiff mix puppy has a short tan coat.

She's in kennel No. 9b, ID No. 4714.

9cmastiffpupnew

Rottweiler-bullmastiff puppy

This female Rottweiler-bullmastiff puppy has a short black coat.

She's in kennel No. 9c, ID No. 4715.

9dmastiffpup

Shepherd-bullmastiff mix puppy

This female shepherd-bullmastiff mix puppy has a short tan coat.

She's in kennel No. 9d, ID No. 4716.

9dmastiffpup

Shepherd-bullmastiff mix puppy

This male shepherd-bullmastiff mix puppy has a short tan coat.

He's in kennel No. 9e, ID No. 4717.

9frottpup

Shepherd-Rottweiler mix puppy

This male shepherd-Rottweiler mix puppy has a short tan and black coat.

He's in kennel No. 9f, ID No. 4718.

9grottpup

Rottweiler-border collie puppy

This male Rottweiler-border collie puppy has a short tricolor coat.

He's in kennel No. 9g, ID No. 4719.

9hmastiffpup

Border collie-bullmastiff puppy

This male border collie-bullmastiff puppy has a short black and white coat.

He's in kennel No. 9h, ID No. 4720.

9imastiffpup

Rottweiler-bullmastiff puppy

This male Rottweiler-bullmastiff puppy has a short black coat with white markings.

He's in kennel No. 9i, ID No. 4721.

11rottbordercollie

Rottweiler-border collie mix

This female Rottweiler-border collie mix has a short black coat with tan and white markings.

She's in kennel No. 11, ID No. 4722.

12malebrownwhitepit

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.

13dobieshepherd

Shepherd-Doberman mix

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

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

15labpups

Labrador Retriever mix puppies

These Labrador Retriever mix puppies have a variety of coat colors – black, brown, chocolate and brindle.

There are three females and one male.

They are in kennel No. 15a, 15c, 15d and 15f, ID Nos. 4674, 4678, 4679 and 4681.

16daisy

'Daisy'

“Daisy” is a female American Bulldog.

She has a white coat with some black markings.

Shelter staff said she is great with other dogs and loves to play. She is very well-mannered and does not require much exercise, and is an all-around fun girl.

Because she is already spayed and current on vaccines, her adoption fees will be very low.

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

4whitemalechi

Male Chihuahua mix

This male Chihuahua mix has an all-white coat.

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

18puppies

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, 4575, 4577 and 4581.

19asnowball

'Snowball'

“Snowball” is a female Chihuahua mix with a short tan and white coat.

She's in kennel No. 19a, ID No. 4705.

19smokeysandy

'Smokey' and 'Sandy'

“Smokey” and “Sandy” are two Chihuahuas in need of a new home.

They are in kennel No. 19b and 19c, ID No. 4706 and 4707.

19dthor

'Thor'

“Thor” is a male Boston Terrier mix.

He has a short black coat with white markings.

He's in kennel No. 19d, ID No. 4708.

21houndlab

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.

22buddynew

'Buddy'

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

He is in urgent need of a new home because he has been at the shelter since Feb. 25.

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.

24bronco

'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.

25graypitmix2

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.

27brownpit

Male pit bull terrier mix

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

He's in kennel No. 27, ID No. 4673.

28labpuppy

Labrador Retriever puppy

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

Shelter staff said he would do well in a home with no male dogs.

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

30maleblacklab

Male Labrador Retriever

This male Labrador Retriever has an all-black coat.

He's in kennel No. 30, ID No. 4711.

31brottpup

Rottweiler-mastiff puppy

This female Rottweiler-mastiff puppy has a short black coat.

She's in kennel No. 31b, ID No. 4620.

31crottpup

Rottweiler-mastiff puppy

This female Rottweiler-mastiff puppy has a short black coat.

She's in kennel No. 31c, ID No. 4621.

31drottpup

Rottweiler-mastiff puppy

This female Rottweiler-mastiff puppy has a short black coat with white markings.

She's in kennel No. 31d, ID No. 4622.

31erottpup

Rottweiler-mastiff puppy

This female Rottweiler-mastiff puppy has a short black coat.

She's in kennel No. 31e, ID No. 4623.

31frottpup

Rottweiler-mastiff puppy

This male Rottweiler-mastiff puppy has a short black coat.

He's in kennel No. 31f, ID No. 4619.

31hrottpup

Rottweiler-mastiff puppy

This male Rottweiler-mastiff puppy has a short brindle and white coat.

He's in kennel No. 31h, ID No. 4625.

32rosieboxerpit

'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.

33brownhound

Hound mix

This male hound mix has a short tan coat with white markings.

He's in kennel No. 33, ID No. 4712.

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.