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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 Tinker

Tinker is a 3 years, 1 month old male Shiba Inu/Mix who weighs 33 pounds.

He is currently in a foster home.

Tinker joined us after being rescued by our Animal Law Enforcement team from a cruel and neglectful situation. He had been kept confined and denied everything a dog deserves-freedom, love, and kindness.

Shortly after arriving, Tinker startled during a walk, scaled a fence, and vanished. What followed was a 10-day search across Chester County. True to his Shiba nature, he was elusive and wary, but thanks to a few key sightings and a carefully placed trap, Tinker was safely captured and brought back to us.

Now that he's safe and slowly decompressing, we've gotten to know the real Tinker-a dog who carries both the independence of a Shiba and the quiet yearning for connection. He isn't a velcro dog, but once he trusts you, he'll approach for gentle pets, lean in for affection, and maybe even sneak a kiss when you least expect it.

Tinker does well with other dogs and might benefit from a calm canine companion, but his most urgent need is for a home that understands how to keep him safe. He is a severe escape risk and needs a family prepared to manage that with diligence and love.

Tinker's perfect home will:

Always double leash walk him

Never allow off-leash time, even in a fenced yard

Use a GPS collar as a backup safety measure

Secure all doors and exits with baby gates or similar barriers

Be patient, quiet, and committed to helping him feel safe and protected

Tinker has survived the worst, escaped into the unknown, and come back to us. What he needs now is someone who sees not just his past-but his potential.

Will you be the one to give this brave little boy the safe, loving future he deserves?

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.