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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has several big dogs and a small terrier waiting for homes this week.

The dogs available this week include mixes of Catahoula leopard dog, German Shepherd, hound, Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler, shepherd and wire-haired 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.

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”).

Female shepherd mix

This female shepherd mix has a tan and black coat.

Shelter staff said she gets along with dogs of any size. She shows no interest in cats but they say caution should be used with introductions.

She’s in kennel No. 9, ID No. 7874.

Catahoula leopard dog

This male Catahoula leopard dog has a short brown/brindle coat.

He already has been neutered.

He’s in kennel No. 15, ID No. 7803.

Wirehaired terrier mix

This male wirehaired terrier mix has a coarse white coat.

He already has been neutered.

He’s in kennel No. 16, ID No. 7840.

German Shepherd

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

He’s in kennel No. 20, ID No. 7941.

German Shepherd mix

This female German Shepherd mix has a short black coat with white markings.

She’s in kennel No. 22, ID No. 7896.

Labrador Retriever-Rottweiler mix

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

He’s in kennel No. 24, ID No. 7943.

Hound mix

This male hound mix has a short gray and white coat and floppy ears.

He’s in kennel No. 28, ID No. 7771.

‘Lobo’

“Lobo” is a male German Shepherd mix.

He has a medium-length brown and tan coat.

He already has been neutered.

He’s in kennel No. 32, ID No. 7888.

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.

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