Volunteer Information for Dogs

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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 Mac

Mac is a 2 years, 1 month old male Beagle/Mix who weighs 35 pounds.

??ATTENTION BEAGLE LOVERS!??

Mac and Kiki are the kind of dogs who steal your heart the moment you meet them. These two middle-aged Beagle boys arrived at our shelter this week through no fault of their own, and it's clear they've been each other's constant companions through life's ups and downs.

Mac, a handsome black-and-tan Beagle, and Kiki, his tricolor partner-in-crime, are not just friends-they're family. They rely on each other for comfort here in the shelter, as they try to adjust to a world that suddenly feels unfamiliar. It's heartbreaking to see how bewildered they are, but even in their confusion, their gentle, loving nature shines through.

These two are docile, sweet, and everything you'd expect from Beagles-endearing, soulful, and full of affection and love. While they don't need to be adopted together, we can't help but dream of them staying side by side. Beagle lovers will understand the magic of doubling up on the Beagle love-it's an extraordinary kind of devotion.

They seem fine with other dogs and are gentle souls who would thrive in homes that can offer them the love and stability they deserve. We don't have any information about how they are with cats.

Mac and Kiki would love nothing more than to be part of a family again-whether together or separately. Could you be the one to give them the love and comfort they're searching for?

If you're ready to open your heart and home to one or both of these incredible boys, please reach out. Let's get Mac and Kiki out of the shelter and back where they belong: in a home, surrounded by love. ??

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.