Helping Paws: Mastiffs, terriers and boxers

By Elizabeth Larson | Jul 28, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control’s kennels have filled up with more big dogs this week.

Dogs available for adoption this week include mixes of boxer, Cane Corso mastiff, Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, mastiff, miniature pinscher, pit bull, Rhodesian Ridgeback, spaniel and wirehaired terrier.

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”).

This male Rhodesian Ridgeback-pit bull terrier puppy is in kennel No. 3, ID No. 12607. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male Rhodesian Ridgeback-pit bull terrier

This male Rhodesian Ridgeback-pit bull terrier puppy has a short tan and white coat.

He is in kennel No. 3, ID No. 12607.

This male Rhodesian Ridgeback-pit bull terrier is in kennel No. 4, ID No. 12603. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male Rhodesian Ridgeback-pit bull terrier


This male Rhodesian Ridgeback-pit bull terrier has a short tan and black coat.

He is in kennel No. 4, ID No. 12603.

This female pit bull is in kennel No. 5, ID No. 12601. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Female pit bull

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

She is in kennel No. 5, ID No. 12601.

This female miniature pinscher is in kennel No. 6, ID No. 12611. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Female miniature pinscher

This female miniature pinscher has a short tan and white coat.

She has been spayed.

She is in kennel No. 6, ID No. 12611.

This male wirehaired terrier is in kennel No. 8, ID No. 12622. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male wirehaired terrier

This male wirehaired terrier has a short black and tan coat.

He is in kennel No. 8, ID No. 12622.

This male Chihuahua is in kennel No. 13, ID No. 12583. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male Chihuahua

This male Chihuahua has a short tan coat.

He’s in kennel No. 13, ID No. 12583.

“Sadie” is a female spaniel in kennel No. 18, ID No. 12542. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Sadie’

“Sadie” is a female spaniel with a long black coat.

She already has been spayed.

She’s in kennel No. 18, ID No. 12542.

“Rocky” is a male pit bull-mastiff in kennel No. 21, ID No. 12515. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Rocky’

“Rocky” is a male pit bull-mastiff with a short black coat.

Shelter staff said he does well with others, and is a sweet and loving dog.

He’s in kennel No. 21, ID No. 12515.

“Roxy” is a female pit bull in kennel No. 22, ID No. 12516. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Roxy’

“Roxy” is a female pit bull with a short black and white coat.

Shelter staff said she is a very submissive and loving dog.

She’s in kennel No. 22, ID No. 12516.

This male pit bull terrier is in kennel No. 25, ID No. 12613. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male pit bull terrier

This male pit bull terrier has a short brown coat.

He is in kennel No. 25, ID No. 12613.

“Cash” is a male pit bull terrier mix in kennel No. 27, ID No. 12413. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Cash’

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

Shelter staff said Cash does well with others, loves people and walks well on a leash.

He has been neutered.

He’s in kennel No. 27, ID No. 12413.

“Buddy” is a male pit bull terrier mix in kennel No. 31, ID No. 12508. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Buddy’

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

He’s in kennel No. 31, ID No. 12508.

This male boxer is in kennel No. 32, ID No. 12512. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male boxer

This male boxer has a short black coat.

He’s in kennel No. 32, ID No. 12512.

“Bear” is a male Cane Corso mastiff in kennel No. 34, ID No. 11456. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Bear’

“Bear” is a male Cane Corso mastiff with a short brown coat.

He is in kennel No. 34, ID No. 11456.

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.