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.
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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Turner & Hooch (MS)
🚨 DOUBLE DOG ALERT: 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑 & 𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐂𝐇 ARE LOOKING FOR A FOREVER HOME! 🚨
🐾 Meet 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 & 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐜𝐡, Mississippi’s most lovable 130-pound dynamic duo — two 3-year-old bros who prove that good boys come in pairs! 🐶🐶💞
💪 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫: The Brindle Gentleman (cool, calm, collected)
😎 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐜𝐡: The Fawn Goofball (happy, huggable, drool-certified)
These two came from a neglect situation but you’d never know it — they’re pure sunshine ☀️ and tail wags!
💛 Personality:
Low energy, super chill, and always smiling 😁
They love everyone — toddlers to teens to adults with snacks 🍪
No jumping, no barking, no chaos — just two polite dudes asking,
“Excuse me, do you have time to love me?” 🥹❤️
Recently, a Girl Scout troop walked and bathed them… and yes, they instantly fell in love. 💕
They’re basically therapy dogs in training — minus the paperwork.
🐾 Social Life:
🐕 Big dogs? ✅ Friendly, laid-back, instant buddies.
🐩 Small dogs? ✅ Adorable, but these boys can be a bit much together.
🐈 Cats? 🫣 Respectful, curious, and a little shy — they know who’s boss.
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Hennerick (SC)
Hennerick (SC)
🚨 ADOPT 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 — THE 200-LB LOVEABLE MANCHILD 🚨
South Carolina, we need to talk.
This right here is 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 — 3 years old, 200 pounds of confused affection, and fully committed to being your new “emotional support mountain.” 🏔️🐾
Let’s be honest — 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 isn’t your average dog. He’s a lifestyle choice. 😂
🐶 Quick Stats:
📍 Location: South Carolina
👦 Male | 🎂 3 years young | ⚖️ 200 lbs | 🎨 Fawn
🚫 Not neutered (he’s working on his “finding himself” phase)
🏡 Outdoor kinda guy — but dreams of indoor snacks
💤 Personality:
𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 is laid back, goofy, and about as aware of personal space as a toddler in a bounce house.
If you’re sitting, he’s sitting on you. If you’re walking, he’s walking through you. 🫠
Ask him to do something, and he’ll suddenly forget how legs work. (“Sit? Never heard of her.” 🤷♂️)💕
Artemis (AL)
Hennerick (SC)
🐾 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 💕
🌸 From the depths of a crowded Alabama shelter, 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬 emerged—sweet, soft-eyed, and quietly longing for a human heart to call her own. At just 3.5 years old, this beautiful fawn-colored girl has known sadness but never stopped believing in love. Her gentle gaze says it all: “I’m ready for my forever.”
👩👧👦 People are her true north—𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬 thrives on connection. She wants nothing more than to curl up beside you and simply exist in the comfort of closeness.
🚶♀️ On walks, she’s a dream—steady, calm, and alert. Her eyes follow fluttering rabbits with curiosity, hinting at a light prey drive, but she remains composed. She greets other pups and people with quiet interest, never overwhelming, always observing...❤️ 💕
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
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.