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.
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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Pups (AL)
Pups (AL)
🐶 Meet our 7-month-old pup Mary!
🐶 This pup (and her mom) came to us from Alabama and are currently with fosters.
🐶 They are getting all their vetting needs met and will be available soon! 🐾💕
Aza (SC)
Pups (AL)
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.