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.
Mattea (TN)
Mattea (TN)
Mattea (TN)
🐾 MEET MATTEA — THE HANDSOME TENNESSEE GOOBER LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME! 🐾
🎉 Age: 2.7 years
💙 Gender: Male
✂️ Neutered: Not yet
🎨 Color: Fawn
📍 Location: Tennessee
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to add a little chaos, a lot of joy, and a whole bunch of tail wags to your life… THIS IS IT 😄🐶
🌟 Why You’ll Love Mattea
This boy is pure sunshine with four legs. He’s energetic, goofy, and happiest when he’s outside playing fetch with his beloved ball 🎾. He’s the type of dog who will make you laugh daily… and also the type who will absolutely steal snacks off your counter the moment you blink 👀😂
🧡 Personality & Behavior
✨ With Kids: Great! He’s been wonderful with grandchildren ages 6–16
✨ With Adults & Strangers: Loves everyone — even the Amazon driver gets VIP tail wags
✨ With Dogs: Good!
✨ With Cats: Unknown (but he’s open to interviews)
✨ Training: House trained, crate trained, leash trained, AND knows Sit, Shake, Stay, Come. Basically… a scholar 🧠🐾
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Rosie (NC)
Mattea (TN)
Mattea (TN)
🌟 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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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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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.