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Meet Trooper

Trooper is a 3 years, 3 months old male Labrador Retriever/Mix who weighs 74 pounds.

Trooper came from a truly heartbreaking situation and was saved from cruelty and neglect thanks to our Animal Law Enforcement team. Now, this resilient boy is looking for a quiet but active home that will give him the space, patience, and adventure he needs to truly thrive.

Because of what he's been through, Trooper can be nervous with new people and unfamiliar situations. He needs thoughtful, slow introductions so he can feel safe and build trust at his own pace. But once he does, he lets his guard down, leans into belly rubs, and shows just how special he really is.

Trooper has done well in our dog playgroups and is very respectful with other pups, so he'd likely love a canine companion in his future home. He also knows a whole list of commands and absolutely beams with pride when he gets to show them off.

One of his most favorite things is climbing up high on the platforms in our yards to proudly oversee everything like the king of his kingdom.

What really makes Trooper so remarkable is his resilience. Despite everything he has endured, he keeps trying. It is amazing to think how he keeps being brave. Watching him put one paw in front of the other, face fears that would make most of us crumble, and slowly build trust with our staff and volunteers has been incredibly moving.

Dogs like Trooper are a reminder of just how extraordinary animals truly are.

He loves long walks and outdoor adventures, though he is a strong boy on leash and will need continued training and guidance with loose leash walking. Trooper is looking for an experienced, dog-savvy home that will embrace him for who he is and continue helping him grow with patience and understanding. Because he can be fearful, he would do best in an adult-only home or one with older, dog-savvy teens.

This boy has so much heart, so much potential, and so much love to give. We hope someone sees him for the incredible dog he is and gives him the full, happy, purposeful life he deserves.

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Main Line Animal Rescue

1149 Pike Springs Rd. Phoenixville, PA

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.

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!