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My name is Copper!

Posted over 4 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Small)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Our little FHO surgery dog from PCAS is finally ready for adoption ❤️

🐾 Meet Copper (aka “Tiny Dog”) 💛
14 lbs | 1–2 years old | Neutered, Microchipped, Vaccinated
Copper—affectionately called Tiny Dog by his foster family—is a gentle, soulful little boy who’s survived more than his share of hardship. Found as a stray and likely mistreated, he’s slowly learning that love, safety, and belly rubs are forever things.
✨ About Copper:
• Potty trained if let out regularly
• Great in the car — loves car rides and feeling the breeze
• Adores kids and thrives in a calm, gentle home
• Preferably needs another small, friendly dog for companionship and play
• Enjoys toys and soft dog beds but prefers to snuggle on the couch or your lap
• Velcro dog — follows his human everywhere and just wants to be close
• Likes to sunbathe on the lanai or nap near his person
• Loves to be carried and cuddled
• Sleeps quietly in a crate but would love to share your bed too
• Startles at loud noises and needs a gentle home with patience
• Still puppyish — may chew a little, but never maliciously
• Chases squirrels with passion but is otherwise calm and easygoing
• Still favoring one leg post-surgery, but improving every day with rest and love
💛 What He Needs:
Copper’s forever family should be home most of the day. He’s happiest when he’s near his people and another small dog friend. He’s still nervous around loud noises and men at first, but with kindness and patience, he warms up beautifully. If he thinks someone might yell or raise a hand, he’ll cower—but a gentle voice and soft touch melt his worries away.
And yes—he has the most heart-melting “sad puppy eyes” you’ll ever see. They tell the story of a little soul who just wants to be loved and safe forever. 🥹

🔗Apply: https://www.southernstatesbullyrescue.org/blank

Land O’ LAKES, FL
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Haley Kazee
Phone
Address
Tampa, FL 33647
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption Donations vary. All animals are spay/neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped prior to adoption.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

The mission of Southern States Bully Rescue is to provide a Second Chance to the breed that needs it the most. So many Bully breed type dogs die every day across the United States for lack of shelter space, financial resources, education and homes. We hope to make an impact on the number of homeless companion animals, while specializing in the bully breeds specifically, in the Southern States.

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