Tess is a sweet 3-year old Labrador-poodle-spaniel mix, as best we can tell.

She had been at another animal shelter since June, and came up to Tahoe to change her luck. She is affectionate with people and likes other dogs, but she does not like to share your attention and so must be an only pet and cannot go to a home with children under 10 years old.

Tess is is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated. She is at the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Meyers, along with many other dogs and cats who are waiting for their new homes.

Call (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and other information on adopting a pet.

For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online.

— Karen Kuentz