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.
Cletus (VA)
Cletus (VA)
Cletus (VA)
🐶✨ Meet Cletus: Virginia’s 255‑Pound Love Bug Looking for a Couch to Crush
If you’ve ever wanted a dog who doubles as a weighted blanket and a personal comedian… congratulations, destiny has arrived.
Cletus, 5 years old, fawn, neutered, and built like a furry tank of love, is officially accepting applications for his forever family. 💛
😂 Why Cletus Is Internet‑Breaking
- A lazy king who believes naps are a lifestyle
- Occasionally transforms into a fence‑running Olympian when the neighbor’s dogs appear
- Gives “butterfly kisses” that feel like being blessed by a 255‑lb angel
- Will do anything for a treat (no, seriously… anything)
- A certified Good Boy™ with zero drama
👶 Kid‑Friendly?
Absolutely. He ignores children like they’re background music. ✔️
🧑🤝🧑 People‑Friendly?
He loves meeting new humans—just introduce him and he’s all tail wags and charm. 🥹
🐕 Dog & Cat Compatibility
- Female dogs? ✔️
- Small dogs? ✔️ (He lives with three Chihuahuas who run the house.)
- Cats? ✔️ (He looked once, shrugged, moved on.)
- Male dogs? TBD, but he’s open to polite interviews.
🩺 Health & Training
- He’s house‑trained, crate‑trained, leash‑trained, and knows how to sit.
- He does need to lose some weight—but he’s ready for his glow‑up era. ✨
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Thor (GA)
Cletus (VA)
Cletus (VA)
Meet Thor, the 125‑pound fawn marshmallow who thinks he’s a pocket‑sized lapdog 🐶💛
Thor is a gentle giant with a heart the size of Georgia, and he’s looking for a home where he can finally exhale, nap, and follow his human everywhere like the world’s largest, sweetest shadow.
🐾 Thor’s Vibe:
Thor lives life in two modes:
- Mode 1: 5–10 minutes of “I am a majestic thunder beast!” ⚡️
- Mode 2: Immediate, unapologetic nap. 😴
He’s a low‑key, easygoing, extra‑large cuddle buddy who wants nothing more than to be near you. If you take three steps, he takes three steps. If you sit, he sits. If you sneeze, he’s already checking on you. He is Velcro Dog™ in XXL. He's not neutered yet.
🍽️ A Note on Food
Thor came in very hungry, so on day one he was a little protective of his meals. Now that he’s fed regularly, he’s relaxed, polite, and even lets you take his bowl mid‑meal without a fuss. He’s just a big boy who finally feels safe. ❤️
👨👩👧👦 Behavior With Humans
- He’s been great with teens and adults.
- He hasn’t met little kids yet, but he’s been nothing but sweet with the people he knows...
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Indy (NC)
Cletus (VA)
🐶 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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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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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 (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.