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Meet Petey

Petey is a 2 years, 7 months old male Beagle/Treeing Walker Coonhound who weighs 32 pounds.

He is currently in a foster home.

If you love hounds... you're about to be fully obsessed.

Petey is a beagle/hound mix with the funniest, silliest personality - playful, goofy, and full of those classic hound quirks. His nose is always on a mission, his expressions are hilariously dramatic, and he has a way of making you laugh without even trying.

But underneath is a really tender, really sweet boy who just wants to feel safe and loved.

Petey was saved from euthanasia at a rural shelter after he was diagnosed with heartworm disease. He's currently undergoing treatment (which we are covering fully), and what he needs now is the thing that truly changes everything - a home.

Petey is currently living in a foster home and has been wonderful with other dogs. He truly does well living in a pack and would thrive in a home with other dogs, especially other hounds and with someone who understands the breed. He's the kind of dog who is happiest when he has dog friends around him, and he would be a great match for a hound-savvy household who appreciates all the funny, loveable "hound stuff" - and knows how to manage it too.

Petey is looking for an adult-only home with experienced adopters who can help him navigate some of his quirks and big feelings. We don't know what happened before he came to us, but loud noises and sudden movements can really startle him, and when he gets overwhelmed he may need space to decompress.

He is a sensitive dog who needs people who will respect his boundaries, keep things calm and predictable, and help him build confidence over time. He's not a match for cats or small animals (they're simply too tempting), and because that hound nose can lead him into trouble, his adopter needs to be exceptionally responsible and safety-minded with doors, leashes, and supervision.

Petey is truly a special boy - funny, sweet, loyal, and so deserving of a home that understands him and lets him finally exhale. He is in a foster home, so if you'd like to meet him, please fill out an application at www.mlar.org/adopt-application

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Main Line Animal Rescue

1149 Pike Springs Rd. Phoenixville, PA

Open daily 11am-5pm

www.mlar.org/adopt-application

adoptions.mainline@pspca.org

Kennel #2857

Additional Information
  • Site: MLAR
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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!