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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 Myrtle

Myrtle is a 6 years, 6 months old female Terrier/Mix who weighs 17 pounds.

On Myrtle's owner surrender form, one of her favorite activities noted was "cuddling"

Today, Myrtle is lost and heartbroken.

Just days ago, she had a home-a family, a routine, a soft, quiet place to curl up. Now, she's in a shelter, confused and overwhelmed.

Her family had her for one and a half months, but she was brought to the shelter because they felt she failed to adapt with their family and barked at night at unfamiliar sounds

Her family told us so many wonderful things about her. She's housebroken, crate-trained, and LOVED their kids. She's energetic, affectionate, and deeply devoted to her people. She just wants to be close, to feel safe, to belong.

At just 20 pounds, she's small but full of personality. She'll keep an eye on the yard, chase off a squirrel or two, but more than anything, she just wants to be in someone's lap again. She's not meant for shelter life... Then again, no animal is

Myrtle needs a home. She needs someone who will see her, love her, and never let her go again. She'd do best as the only pet, but she's more than enough. She's here and waiting for her second chance.

Could it be with you?!

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.