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Meet Dusty

Dusty is a 6 years old female Toy Poodle/Mix who weighs 12 pounds.

Dusty may not be the first dog to run up and greet you, but if you give her a little time and a lot of kindness, you'll discover a gentle soul who simply wants to feel safe.

This 6-year-old Toy Poodle mix came to us after being seized by law enforcement along with nine other dogs. While the world has clearly been a confusing place for Dusty, she's slowly learning that people can be trusted. Her favorite spot? Curled up in a warm lap, where she can quietly watch the world go by and soak up affection at her own pace.

Dusty is a very shy girl who thrives in calm, predictable environments. Loud noises, sudden movements, and lots of activity can be overwhelming for her, so she's looking for a quiet home with a low- to medium-activity lifestyle. Once she feels secure, Dusty's sweet and loving nature begins to shine.

Dusty isn't looking for adventure-she's looking for comfort, patience, and someone willing to let her blossom in her own time. If your idea of a perfect companion is a loyal little lap dog who will reward your kindness with quiet devotion, Dusty may be waiting just for you.

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

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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!