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Meet Dobby

Dobby is a 10 months old male Alaskan Malamute/Mix who weighs 57 pounds.

This young guy is a sweet boy who may need a little time to come out of his shell, but once he gets to know you, he is affectionate and loves being around his people. He can be a bit shy, especially around men, so he will do best with someone who is patient and willing to let him build confidence at his own pace. He walks nicely enough on leash and is continuing to work on his house skills as he settles into his new routine.

He came to us with a couple of other dogs and has shown that he is comfortable around canine companions without being reactive. As with any adoption, a meet and greet will be required if there is already a dog in the home to make sure everyone is a good match. He is already microchipped and neutered and is ready to find someone who will give him the time and love he deserves. With a little patience and encouragement, this handsome young guy is sure to become a loyal and loving companion.

If you are interested in adopting, please come prepared -- bring a photo ID, proof of address, everyone resident in the home and if adopting a dog any other dog resident in the home along with their vaccination history. We are open daily from 10:30 - 5:30, no appointment is required.

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

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!