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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!

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Meet Digger

Digger is a 11 years old male Mudi/Mix who weighs 19 pounds.

If you'd like to meet a lamb mixed with some possum, then Digger is the dog for you 🙂

He is a VERY unique looking dog, very similar to a Mudi (look it up!). He is a senior dog who had what seems to be a rough life prior to making his way to us. He came in extremely matted and very uncomfortable. He had to be completely shaved down, but his coat has grown in nicely as you can see.

Digger has some handling sensitivities but has improved greatly in the time we've had him, he now allows many of the volunteers and staff to put his coat on, leash him up, etc. But he will require some time and patience in a new home, likely best in an adult only home and someone with some experience who knows how to go slow and allow Digger to get used to things at his own pace.

What you will get in return is a GREAT walking partner (he will walk as long as you want) and quite a conversation piece around the neighborhood!

Please stop by 12-5pm daily for walk-in visits (no appointment needed). You can apply online ahead of time at www.mlar.org/adopt-application.

Kennel #2857

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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.