Dozens of dogs are in need of adoption from the Castaic Animal Shelter as staff members prepare for an influx of four-legged friends on the Fourth of July.

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Independence Day is the “busiest time of the year” for the Castaic Animal Shelter, and because the shelter is almost at full capacity less than a week before the national holiday, the adoption rates for dogs over 35 pounds have been discounted to help clear the shelter.

“Animals get very upset upset on the Fourth of July with the loud noises,” said Officer Donna Harmon with Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control.

Harmon noted animals can even chew their way through fences if left outside. The best course of action, she said, was keeping animals in an indoor room with no windows.

“Before the fourth, get your animals microchipped,” Harmon said. “If, for some unfortunate reason they get out, we can get them back to you.”

For those looking to adopt, the week before Independence Day is one of the best times, she said.

“Please help us help more animals,” Harmon said. “If you have considered adopting, now is the time to do it.”

Here are some of the dogs currently available for adoption at the Castaic shelter:

Diesel

My name is Diesel and I’m an approximately two years old male Pitbull. I am already neutered. I have been at the Castaic Animal Care Center since June 2.

Elvis

My name is Elvis and I’m an approximately three years old male Chow Chow. I am not yet neutered. I have been at the Castaic Animal Care Center since June 14.

Lucas

My name is Lucas, I’m an altered black, Chihuahua mix. My friends at the shelter think I’m about two years old. I came to the shelter as an owner surrender on June 23.

Cindy

My name is Cindy and I’m an approximately five years, one month old female Rottweiler. I am already spayed. I have been at the Castaic Animal Care Center since June 20.

Moe

My name is Moe and I’m an approximately six years old male Jack Russell Terrier. I am already neutered. I have been at the Castaic Animal Care Center since June 15.

Bella

My name is Bella and I’m an approximately two years, two months old female Labrador Retriever. I am already spayed. I have been at the Castaic Animal Care Center since June 20.

Max

My name is Max. I’m a male, white and brown Pit Bull mix. I am about two years old. I have been at the Castaic Animal Care Center since June 8.

Toodles

My name is Toodles and I’m an approximately five years, eight months old female Chihuahua. I am already spayed. I have been at the Castaic Animal Care Center since June 21.

Katie

My name is Katie and I’m an approximately 14 years old female Labrador. I am already spayed. I have been at the Castaic Animal Care Center since June 21.

Mochi

My name is Mochi. I’m an altered male, white Labrador Retriever Mix. I am about three years old. I have been at the Castaic Shelter since June 21.

Dylan

My name is Dylan and I’m an approximately seven years old male Poodle. I am already neutered. I have been at the Castaic Animal Care Center since June 28.

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