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If you are considering adopting from SSMR, but do not see a dog that interests you, please consider filling out an adoption application and going through the approval process. That way, if a dog that matches your needs comes in, it can greatly expedite the adoption process. We often check with our list of approved homes when a dog first comes in to see if there is a potential match – and sometimes those dogs go straight to their new homes after their vet work is complete instead of going on the website. We update the available dogs weekly, so check back often.

💛 Meet Cletus — Proof That Love Can Heal 💛
Cletus is a 5‑year‑old brindle sweetheart in VA who gives the softest butterfly kisses and trusts the people who show him kindness. 🦋💋
He’s house-trained, crate-trained, leash-trained, and knows sit, down, touch, and “easy.” He takes treats gently, loves being outside, and enjoys yard play and short walks.
Cletus is:
• Lower energy, loves lounging 🛋️
• Great with kids 👶
• Good with cats 🐱
• Good with small dogs 🐕
• Good with some large dogs
• A total lovebug who wants to be near his people ❤️
He does struggle with:
• Separation anxiety
• Reactivity to unfamiliar dogs
• Low confidence
But with patience and time, he will blossom. His foster believes he’ll be a completely different dog in 6 months with the right person...
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🐾 Meet Gigi — 110 lbs of Goofy Love in NC! 🐾
1.5 yrs • Fawn • Female • Not yet spayed
Gigi is a giant cuddle bug who thinks she’s a lap dog 😂. She’s got full “teenage puppy energy” — will chase a ball like a champ, returning it… well… that part is optional.
💛 Personality:
Sweet, snuggly, playful, and dramatic when excited. She does happy paw‑swipes, gentle mouthy play, and will stand on her back legs like a circus bear when breakfast is involved 🐻✨.
👧 Kids:
Good with older kids who move like humans and not startled squirrels. Sudden zooms = barks.
🧑🤝🧑 Strangers:
New people? She’ll bark first, ask questions later. If unsure, she politely excuses herself to her crate like a Victorian lady needing a moment.
🐶 Dogs:
LOVES big dogs. Likes small dogs too. Basically a social butterfly with four legs...
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🌟 Meet Rosie — North Carolina’s Biggest Sweetheart! 🌟
🐶💗 4 years old | 160 lbs of LOVE | Fawn Beauty | Female | Not Spayed
If you’ve ever wished for a dog who doubles as a cuddle buddy and a personal security alarm, Rosie might just be your girl 😄🔔
This gentle giant is looking for a new home where she can shine, grow, and finally get the socialization she deserves. She’s lived a quiet life and wasn’t exposed to much, so she’s still learning how to trust new people — but once she warms up, she’s a total marshmallow 🧁💕
🐾 Rosie’s Personality
- Sweet as sugar with her trusted humans 🍬
- Barks at strangers (and honestly, who wouldn’t when you’re 160 lbs and fabulous?)
- Never bitten, never shown teeth, just a big voice in a big body
- Needs someone patient who can help her blossom with socialization... 🌱
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💖🐾 Meet Appa – The Gentle Giant Who Just Wants Love 🐾💖
📍 North Carolina
🧡 Age: 5 years old
⚖️ Weight: 128 lbs of pure cuddle magic
👑 Male, Neutered
🎨 Fawn coat
✨ A Big Heart in a Big Body Appa isn’t just a dog—he’s a 128-pound reminder that love comes in all sizes. He may bark when he first meets you, but it’s just his way of saying, “Hi, I’m nervous but I really want to be your friend.” And once he trusts you? He melts into the sweetest, laziest cuddle bug you’ll ever meet. 🛋️💤
🐕 Social Butterfly (With a Twist)
- With big dogs: shy at first, but warms up beautifully.
- With small dogs: instant besties! 🐾
- With cats: totally chill. 🐱
👨👩👧 Around People Appa LOVES meeting new humans. He gets excited—sometimes a little too excited for small kids—but never aggressive. His joy is contagious. 💕
.💕 Quirks That Make Him Unique He guards his food (because hey, snacks are serious business). But with patience and understanding, he’ll learn that love is always on the menu...
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Aza
Aza is a sweet, loving girl who was surrendered because her owner could no longer care for her. She is currently being fostered in South Carolina. Aza does have significant orthopedic needs, and will require special care.
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