Helping Paws: Shepherds, pit bulls and Great Pyrenees

By Elizabeth Larson | Aug. 14, 2016

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Control this week has a group of primarily big dogs ready for adoption.

The dogs available this include mixes of American Bulldog, German Shepherd, Great Pyrenees, hound, pit bull and shepherd.

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.

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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'LJ'

“LJ” is a female pit bull terrier and pug mix with a short red and brown coat with white markings.

She's in kennel No. 3, ID No. 5561.

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Pit bull terrier mix

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

She's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 5378.

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'Bingo'

“Bingo” is a female adult pit bull terrier mix.

She has a short buff coat and already is spayed, so her adoption fee will be lower.

She's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 5249.

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'May'

“May” is a female American Bulldog mix.

She has a short black and white coat.

Shelter staff said she allows handling of her ears, mouth, paws, and tail with ease. She did fine in the cat room, and takes treats very gently.

She's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 5446.

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Female hound

This female hound has a short tricolor coat.

She's in kennel No. 11, ID No. 5616.

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Male pit bull terrier

This male pit bull terrier has a short brown brindle coat.

He's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 5619.

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Female pit bull terrier puppy

This female pit bull terrier puppy has a short brindle and white coat.

She's in kennel No. 14, ID No. 5612.

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Pit bull terrier mix

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

Shelter staff said she is very sweet and just wants attention.

She's in kennel No. 15, ID No. 5456.

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Male shepherd mix

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

Like his kennel mate, he's friendly and calm.

He's in kennel No. 17, ID No. 5392.

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Male pit bull terrier

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

He's in kennel No. 22, ID No. 5601.

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'Shelby'

“Shelby” is a female shepherd mix with a short black and tan coat.

She's in kennel No. 23, ID No. 5602.

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'Storm'

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

She's in kennel No. 24, ID No. 5363.

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'Roadie'

“Roadie” is a male pit bull terrier with a short black and white coat.

He's in kennel No. 26, ID No. 5558.

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Female Great Pyrenees

This female Great Pyrenees has a long white coat.

Shelter staff said she is very sweet but needs socialization.

She's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 5614.

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Female Great Pyrenees

This female Great Pyrenees has a long white coat.

Like the other Great Pyrenees in the shelter – which she came in with, staff said – she has a nice temperament but has been undersocialized.

She's in kennel No. 33, ID No. 5613.

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.