Almost every day, new dogs come in to the Lakeside Shelter. Sometimes they are brought in abandoned by people who can't afford to feed or take care of them, became bored with them or simply don't want the responsibility any more. Some arrive at the Lakeside Shelter via people who found them wandering or even hurt, and sometimes they are simply tied to the Shelter door or a Vet's office. For each dog there is usually some story, but no matter what, the Lakeside Shelter dogs are looking for homes. Below are some of the many available dogs. They are ready, willing and able to give you unconditional love and loyalty in return for even a little of the same from you. Adopting a Lakeside Shelter dog is truly a win/win situation; don't pass it up -- come in today.

Statistics show pet owners live longer and are more active than those who don't have pets.

We try to update our website at least once a week but there is no way it can be instantly updated, so come in and look around. If the dog you're interested in has been adopted, we are sure you will find another who will fit you bill.

People often ask if we are a "No-kill shelter," but they don't define what they mean by that term. Some people think that "No-kill" shelters will never put an animal down, no matter what. That isn't true.

"No-kill shelters do euthanize some dogs – old, chronically ill, severely injured, and aggressive dogs that cannot safely be put in new homes do die to make room for more adoptable animals."

The above two lines are not mine but they are from the web site of a successful "No-kill" shelter.

The fact of the matter is that in some instances, we treat animals better when it is necessary to put them down than we treat our fellow humans.  Let me give you a quote by Isaac Asimov on the subject.

"No decent human being would allow an animal to suffer without putting it out of its misery. It is only to human beings that human beings are so cruel as to allow them to live on in pain, in hopelessness, in living death, without moving a muscle to help them."

The policy of the Animal Shelter is that it will never put an animal down simply because it has been around "too long" and to make room for another animal. If the animal is so sick, injured or otherwise in a condition that it can not have a decent quality of life, then and only then, and with the approval of the Shelter vet, will the animal be put down. And before the decision is final, every effort is made to try to help the dog. Surgeries are performed; medications are given; volunteers have nursed dogs and cats back to health from the brink of death.  Animals with missing limbs or other physical issues are offered for adoption and in most instances, a home is found. Putting an animal down is the last of the last choices at the Shelter, and if anyone says otherwise; ask for proof.

Every volunteer associated with the Shelter loves the animals they care for and work selflessly to find homes for them. And if something happens and one of these animals has to be put down, often volunteer tears are shed for the loss of a loved one.

So if you want to be part of the work of Lakeside animals, volunteer at the Shelter, it's the most rewarding work you will find.

PAGE UPDATED FEBRUARY 5, 2012

ROXIE - 1 year 2 month old female.  Pit bull cross, brindle coloring.  Very strong but not aggressive. 

DIEGO - 1½ year old neutered male.  Short white hair with a blonde face and floppy ears.           This guy asked Santa to give him a home for the holidays and forever. Even though his note to Santa may have been lost in the Christmas rush, you can still make it happen so he can have a home for Valentine Day. He is a great guy and  really deserves it.

DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

 

EDDIE - 8 month old male.   Small- medium black Labrador.  Very friendly.  Gives “High Five” with his paw.

MOLLY - 3 year old female.      Large with short red hair; breed undetermined, but a very sweet girl. 

APOLLO - 8 week old male.  Brown and white beagle (?) mix. 

D.D. (DEAR DOG) - A diamond in the rough (justs needs grooming)1½ year old neutered male.  Curly gray with black points Shih Tzu/Poodle (maybe).  Very friendly.

LUCKY - 1-1½ year old neutered male.  Yellow lab cross.  Recently hit by a car, hip and leg fractures repaired.  Should be back to normal soon.  Let's let him know he is cared for now that he has a second chance.

MAYA - 5½ month old female.   Black with white chest, possibly pit bull cross.  A very friendly little girl.

MICKIE - 2½ month old male.  Black with some white markings, short-haired puppy.  Breed undetermined so far.  Very social and cuddly.

ROCKY - 4 year old neutered male.  Black cattle dog (heeler) mix.  Medium to large in size.  Friendly, will be a good companion.

SANDY - 1 year, 8 month old female.  Beautiful Husky/Akita cross.  Gets along with cats and children.

BEAUTY - 1 year old female.   Black, silver and white fur.  Breed? Possibly a Terrier mix or a Poodle/Havanese mix.
Recently had puppies and is a good mommy.

BEETHOVEN - 4-5 week old male.  Black and white puppy.  Curious and playful. You can’t go wrong here.

ESTRELLA - 4-5 week old female.  All black with a while chest blaze.  Very sweet.

PRINCE - 4-5 week old male.  Tan and fuzzy and very cute (but you can see that).