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.
Indy (NC)
🐶 MEET INDY – YOUR FUTURE BRINDLE BESTIE 🐶
Say hello to Indy, a 20-month-old English Mastiff mix in North Carolina who’s equal parts playful and professional nap enthusiast 😄💤
📍 NC
👧 Female
🎂 20 months
⚖️ 70 lbs
🎨 Brindle
🚫 Not spayed
💛 Personality:
Indy has short bursts of zoomies followed by long stretches of laziness — the ideal balance if you ask her 😉
She’s sweet, silly, and sometimes struggles with listening… but who among us doesn’t? 😂
👨👩👧👦 With People:
- Amazing with kids: gentle and kind with a 3 and 5 year old 🧸
- Loves adults and strangers: very friendly and social
🐾 With Other Animals:
- Large dogs? ✅ Plays outside all day with her dog siblings
- Small dogs? ✅ Loves playing with a French Bulldog...
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Artemis (SC)
🚨 ADOPT ARTEMIS – 190 LBS OF LOVE, DROOL & DRAMA 🚨
South Carolina, meet Artemis — a 2-year-old, 190-pound English Mastiff who believes he is both a guardian of the land and a professional attention seeker 😄🐶
📍 SC
👦 Male
🎂 2 years old
⚖️ 190 lbs
🎨 Brindle
🚫 Not neutered (yet!)
💛 Personality:
Artemis is sweet, gentle, and very… vocal 🎤
He LOVES to “talk,” LOVES affection, and firmly believes all eyes should be on him at all times. If you stop petting him, he will remind you. Politely. Loudly. 😂
He grew up on 100 acres, so yes — he can walk without a leash and has excellent farm manners. He’s a classic giant breed who doesn’t always know where his corners are… but his heart is enormous and his intentions are pure 💞
👨👩👧👦 People:
- Amazing with kids — from newborns to teens 👶➡️🧒
- Gentle despite his size
- With strangers: barks first, then immediately asks for love...
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Lucy (SC)
🐶 MEET LUCY — THE QUEEN OF THE CASTLE 👑🐾
Looking for a calm, confident companion with big-dog energy and an even bigger heart? Meet Lucy, a 5-year-old English Mastiff living her best life in South Carolina!
📊 Lucy’s Stats:
👑 Female
🎂 5 years old
⚖️ 130 lbs
🎨 Fawn
✂️ Spayed
🏠 House trained
🩺 Healthy
💛 Personality:
Lucy is mostly easygoing and relaxed—think couch naps, quiet confidence, and keeping an eye on her people. She’s great with children (up to age 10) and knows how to be gentle despite her size 🧸
👀 Strangers:
She’ll bark to let you know someone’s there (excellent security system 📣), but once people are inside, she settles right in...
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Kami (AL)
🐾💥 MEET KAMI — Alabama’s 130‑POUND BRINDLE LOVE‑TORNADO 💥🐾
Age: 5.5 years
Weight: Basically… a weighted blanket with legs
Sex: Queen 👑
Color: Brindle beauty
Status: Spayed and ready to slay
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish my dog was big enough to accidentally knock me over with love,” then buckle up. Kami is your girl. She is loving, silly, eager to please, and 100% convinced she is a lap dog. Your lap. Any lap. All laps.
💛 Personality:
- Professional snuggler 🥇
- Nervous‑excited wiggle monster 💃
- Will work for pets, snacks, or compliments
- Thinks she’s the size of a chihuahua (she is not)
👧 With Kids:
Kami grew up with small children and tries SO hard… but she’s basically a furry bowling ball with enthusiasm. She never means harm, she just doesn’t know she’s built like a linebacker. With training, she’ll learn to be a gentle giant around tiny humans...
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Appa (NC)
💖🐾 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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Winston (SC)
🐾 Meet Winston – The Gentle Giant of SC! 🐾
🎂 Age: 6 years
⚖️ Weight: 133 pounds
🎨 Coat: Handsome brindle
💤 Winston is basically the definition of laid-back vibes… until you throw a ball 🎾. Then he transforms into a 133-pound rocket ship zooming across the yard.
🍽️ Food note: Winston is a gentleman, but he prefers fine dining solo. No sharing plates, please.
👶 Kid-approved! Winston LOVES children (tested with ages 1, 3, 4, 5, 12, and 14). He’s the perfect buddy for family chaos and cuddle time.
👋 Stranger danger? Not for Winston. If you’re nice, he’s nicer.
🐕 Big dogs? He’ll chill beside them. 🐩 Small dogs? He’ll play with them. Basically, Winston is the Switzerland of dog diplomacy.
🏡 Training résumé:
House trained ✅
Crate trained ✅
Leash trained ✅
Commands: “Sit,” “Lay Down,” “Back Up,” “Stay” ✅
Bonus: Service animal training 🎖️
✨ Winston is a gentle soul wrapped in a brindle coat, with the heart of a family dog and the zoomies of a ball-chasing champ...
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Henry (SC)
✨ Meet Henry – the Hap Hap Happy Dog! ✨
Henry wakes up smiling every day, his whole face, body, and tail radiating joy. He’s gentle, goofy, and learning how to be a dog after a tough start in life.
💕 Personality: Sweet, sensitive, and bonded quickly with his foster. He’s still fearful, especially around men, but with patience he warms up and shows his loving side.
🐶 Dog Friends: Lives with three English Mastiffs and has learned how to play! They wrestle like walruses several times a day, and he’s gentle with the calmer females.
🎾 Play & Toys: Loves squeaky toys (especially at bedtime), is learning fetch, and enjoys dance parties—though sudden movements can still make him nervous.
🍲 Food: No guarding, no overeating. He’s happy with free‑feeding and has adjusted beautifully.
🏡 Habits: Not a couch or bed dog (future adopters may love that). He’s working on marking behaviors and will benefit from neutering. Still learning about leashes and walks...
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Mary (AL)
🐶 Meet our 11-month-old pup Mary! This pup (and her mom) came to us from Alabama and is currently with her foster. 🐾💕
Aza (SC)
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.