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.
Ermey (MS)
🐶 Meet Ermey (MS): The 130‑lb Genius Goofball Looking for His Match
Age: 4 years
Sex: Male
Weight: 130 lbs
Color: Brindle
Neutered: Yes
If you’ve ever wished your dog could:
✔️ Fetch for hours
✔️ Know his toys by name
✔️ Do freestyle tricks
✔️ Outthink you on a Tuesday …then congratulations — Ermey is your guy 🤣💥
This big brindle brainiac is not your typical mastiff. He’s a high‑energy, toy‑obsessed, play‑driven, super‑smart boy who wants a human who loves engagement as much as he does.
💛 Personality: The Einstein of Mastiffs
• Smart & playful — He knows his toys by name and will happily fetch until you tap out.
• High‑energy — He’s the “let’s do stuff!” type, not the “let’s melt into the couch” type.
• Freestyle moves — Yes, he has moves. Yes, they are hilarious.
👶 Behavior With Children
• Playful & energetic — Same personality as above: smart, playful, and ready for action. He thrives with older kids or teens who enjoy interactive play...
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Henry (SC)
🌟 MEET HENRY — THE GENTLE GIANT WHO JUST NEEDS A SOFT PLACE TO LAND 🌟
(Fawn • 3 years old • 200 lbs of marshmallow energy)
Everyone, say hello to Henry — or as we lovingly call him, Sir Hunk-a-Lot. Yes, he really is 200 pounds. Yes, he thinks he’s a lap dog. And no, he does not understand personal space. At all. 😅💛
Henry came to us as an owner surrender and has had a rough start in life. He’s neutered, healthy, laid-back, goofy, and absolutely gorgeous… but he’s also a deeply sensitive soul who carries some heavy emotional scars.
💔 Henry is permanently traumatized and may never fully recover.
He’s not aggressive — not even a little — but he is terrified of many things, especially new people (men in particular). He may always submissively urinate when scared or overwhelmed. This isn’t a training issue. It’s simply who he is, and he needs a family who can love him exactly as he is...
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Rosie (NC)
🌟 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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Aza (SC)
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.