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Meet Fenrir

Fenrir is a 1 year, 5 months old male Norwegian Elkhound/Mix who weighs 32 pounds.

Named after a creature of Norse legend, Fenrir is larger than life in all the best ways. This handsome 1-year-old Norwegian Elkhound combines youthful energy with a loving heart, creating the perfect recipe for an active family looking for a devoted best friend.

Fenrir is the kind of dog who wants to be involved in everything you're doing. Whether it's a long hike, a game of fetch, a training session, or simply hanging out with his favorite people, he's happiest when he's part of the action. Playful, affectionate, attentive, and eager to please, Fenrir forms strong bonds with the people he loves and isn't shy about showing it.

One of Fenrir's standout qualities is his intelligence. He's already crate trained, house trained, and highly trainable, making him an excellent candidate for continued training, dog sports, or simply learning all the tricks and manners that help a good dog become a great one. He thrives when given both physical exercise and mental enrichment.

Fenrir came to us as a stray, but you'd never know it from his enthusiasm for life and his readiness to connect with people. He has previously lived with other dogs, but we believe he would truly shine as the only animal in the home where he can soak up all the attention and affection for himself.

Because Fenrir can get excited and may occasionally jump or use his mouth during play, we are recommending a home with children ages 12 and older. In return, his future family will gain a loyal adventure partner, enthusiastic training buddy, and affectionate companion who is always ready for whatever the day brings.

If you're looking for a dog with brains, heart, and enough personality to keep life interesting, Fenrir may be your perfect match.

If you are interested in adopting, please come prepared - bring a photo ID, proof of address, and everyone in the home including resident dogs with vaccination history. We are open 11-5 pm.

The Pennsylvania SPCA - Main Line Animal Rescue

1149 Pike Springs Rd

Chester Springs, PA 19425

Kennel #2857

610-933-0606

info@mlar.org

Note that many dogs do not reach full size until they are about a year and a half old. The weight listed here is Fenrir's current weight.

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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!