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Meet Franco

Franco is a 5 years, 10 months old male Large Mixed Breed who weighs 70 pounds.

Meet Franco!

Franco is a jolly giant with a big heart who is ready to find his true forever home. He first came to us as a stray puppy and was adopted, but after a new baby joined the family, he struggled with the sudden changes in his environment. Now, he's looking for a home that better fits his needs.

Franco would do best as the only pet in the home and in a household with children 15 years or older. He can be wary of unfamiliar people and benefits from slow, thoughtful introductions. Once he knows you're in his circle, he is incredibly affectionate and loyal.

He's an active guy who loves toys, walks, and enrichment activities to keep both his body and mind busy. Franco is housebroken and crate-trained, which will help him transition smoothly into his new home.

Like many dogs, Franco can become overly excited and mouthy when stimulated, and he is still working on his impulse control. He also has a history of guarding high-value food items and toys, so his adopter should be comfortable respecting his boundaries and managing those situations appropriately. Our team is happy to discuss what that looks like and set you up for success.

Franco was deeply loved in his previous home and has so much affection to give. In the right environment - one that provides structure, consistency, and understanding - he will absolutely thrive.

If you're looking for a loyal companion and are ready to give this big-hearted boy the stability he deserves, come meet Franco.

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If you are interested in adopting, please come prepared - bring a photo ID, proof of address, and everyone in the home including resident dogs with vaccination history. We are open daily 11-5 pm.

The Pennsylvania SPCA - Main Line Animal Rescue

1149 Pike Springs Rd

Chester Springs, PA 19425

Kennel #2857

610-933-0606

info@mlar.org

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Photography tips

Having photos for each of our animals is a priority! It is difficult to get a prospective adopter who is sitting at home surfing the web to get enthusiastic about a new pet that they can’t even see, so we want to get photos on the website as early as possible. Sometimes, though, the photos available are photos of the animals in their prior shelter homes (lots of chain link and concrete) or from a clinic setting (lots of hands wearing blue gloves). We want to replace these with happy photos of the animals as quickly as we can!

The following is some guidance about how to create the best photos

No photos of dogs in their runs. Preferably, no photos of dogs indoors at all. We want green grass and blue skies! When outside, think about background objects (trash cans, etc) and frame your photo to keep the distractions to a minimum.
Photos you submit do not have to be square, however the photo will appear square (cropped, not stretched) in many places on the website(s). Therefore, make sure that if your photo isn’t square that the animal is centered in the photo so that important details aren’t lost if the photo is shown cropped.
We can put three photos on the website for each animal*. At least one of those photos should be a “full-body” photo so that prospective adopters can get an idea of the size and shape of the animal.
Preferably, the animal is off-leash for the photo, but if that’s not possible, at least ensure that the leash is slack. Think about the prospective adopter, who has no idea how the animal is being treated, and make sure that the photos do not give them the wrong impression that a particular animal is difficult to control or that they are not being treated gently.
Get low! You’ll get a better photo if you’re down at the animal’s level than if you’re shooting down on them from five feet above.
It is better to have the sun behind you than behind the animal. Your color fidelity will be better if you can avoid shadows or shaded areas.

* PetFinder supports six photos (or five photos and a video), so we can post additional photos there.

What is this page?

The information on this page helps MLAR volunteers see which animals on the website need additional information added to their profiles. If you are interested in becoming a MLAR volunteer, please check the www.mlar.org/volunteer web page. Thanks!