Adopt

My name is Bruiser!

Posted 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Retriever (Unknown Type)
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My personality

My story

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

Name: Bruiser
Age: 1 year
Breed: Retriever/Terrier mix
Size: 65.6 lbs
Adoption Application: https://forms.gle/nuKXoMu6gjS5DhFm8
Contact: transport@hssm.org

Meet Bruiser, a one year old bundle of fun who lives life at full speed and with a big smile. This playful guy is always ready for a good time, whether that means zooming around, showing off his silly personality, or soaking up attention from anyone willing to give it. His goofy antics are guaranteed to keep you laughing.

Bruiser is very sweet and loves being around people. He is currently working on mastering his sit and is eager to learn, even if he gets a little distracted by how exciting everything is. His playful energy and affectionate nature make him a great mix of fun and lovable.

He is heartworm negative and will be neutered before heading home with his new family. If you are looking for a young dog who brings joy, laughter, and nonstop good vibes into your life, Bruiser is ready to be your new best friend.
Bruiser's $300 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, up to date vaccines, microchip AND transport fee to a location near you. We currently have transportation to CT, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, GA, and TN. Please email transport@hssm.org for more information on transports!

--> If you are interested in adopting Bruiser please fill out our online application here: (https://forms.gle/nuKXoMu6gjS5DhFm8 - Dog). A staff member will reach out if your application is approved to discuss the adoption process. No fenced in yard required, and YES - we adopt to families with children! The adoption will not be final until the adoption contract is discussed and signed. Transports are arranged for specific dates, typically within 1-3 weeks of approving your application. Adopters will meet at a designated meeting spot to pick up their new companions. For further information, please first fill out the application referenced above.

**Due to import regulations we are not able to adopt to MA or RI residents at this time.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Transport Team
Address
3183 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62704

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Approve Application

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

HSSM's adoption and transport team are here to work with you to find the right match for each family and dog. Though choosing to love a dog you've never met can be hard, we do our best to make every part of the process as easy as possible, sending lots of information on your new family member and plenty of videos.
We reserve the right to refuse any adoption.

Adoption application

More about this shelter

The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is the largest animal welfare organization in the state of Mississippi. HSSM’s facility was built using the nation’s leading Children’s Museums as models, with bright colors and oversized architectural sculptures. We offer: pet adoptions, foster program, return-to-owner efforts, spay/neuter and wellness services, volunteer program, pet transports, youth initiatives, a food pantry and pet retention program, an on-site thrift store, and more! In 2024, HSSM cared for over 5,000 homeless pets in house and touched over 16,000 animals in the community.

Since our incorporation in 1952, HSSM has been committed to ending pet overpopulation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. HSSM is the only Open Admissions Animal Shelter in South Mississippi, meaning we accept all animals in need, regardless of age, breed, health, or temperament. This commitment ensures that no lost pet is turned away. Oftentimes our open-admissions status in a community with a disproportionately high number of homeless pets leads to needless euthanasia of adoptable pets in our shelter HSSM has vowed to change this.

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