Massimo

Meet Massimo, a dog who has never once considered the concept of “stranger danger” and has instead committed his entire being to the belief that every single person on earth is simply a friend he hasn’t hugged yet.<br/><br/>The first thing you’ll notice is his face — sweet, goofy, and framed by those unmistakable elf-like ears that look permanently tuned to happiness. The second thing you’ll notice is that he is already on his way toward you. Tail wagging. Whole body involved. Consent? Assumed. Love? Immediate.<br/><br/>Massimo has a smooth, short coat that practically begs for petting, and he is more than happy to supervise this activity closely. Snuggles are not optional. He comes in hot for affection and settles in like he’s always belonged right there, against your leg, under your arm, in your life.<br/><br/>On walks, he’s a delight — polite on leash, easy to handle — until he decides there is somewhere important to be, at which point he shifts into a cheerful power-walk like a man late for brunch with friends he loves. He’s bouncy, peppy, and always operating at a joyful trot, as if life itself is very exciting and he’d hate to miss a moment.<br/><br/>Socially? A 60-pound body of pure friendliness. Massimo loves other dogs and thrives with a playful, higher-energy buddy. He’s wonderful with kids, good with cats, and truly believes the world is one big group project he’s thrilled to be part of.<br/><br/>He’s 4 years old, crate trained, and happiest when life includes enrichment — yard play, walks, toys, attention, and being included in whatever you’re doing. An active person or family who wants a dog that shows up fully will be his dream come true.<br/><br/>Massimo was saved from the shelter’s urgent list and has spent the last year in rescue, perfecting his craft: being an absolute delight.<br/><br/>Fair warning: once you meet him, he will assume you’re already friends. And honestly? He’s probably right.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>This dog is currently located in the North Georgia area but can be transported for approved adopters.<br/><br/>We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, foster-based rescue founded in 2013, dedicated to saving dogs from euthanasia lists and urgent, at-risk situations. While we are based in the Atlanta, GA area, we have successfully placed dogs in loving homes across the United States and even in Canada.<br/><br/>For out-of-state adoptions, we are unable to offer in-person meet and greets; however, our team works closely with fosters to provide detailed information and ensure the best possible match for each dog and adopter. We partner with trusted, professional transport services to safely bring adopted dogs to their forever homes.<br/><br/>If you’re interested in one of our dogs, please submit an adoption application using the link below. We can’t wait to help you find your perfect match.<br/><br/>https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BRGA/Dog

Meet Massimo, a dog who has never once considered the concept of “stranger danger” and has instead committed his entire being to the belief that every single person on earth is simply a friend he hasn’t hugged yet.

The first thing you’ll notice is his face — sweet, goofy, and framed by those unmistakable elf-like ears that look permanently tuned to happiness. The second thing you’ll notice is that he is already on his way toward you. Tail wagging. Whole body involved. Consent? Assumed. Love? Immediate.

Massimo has a smooth, short coat that practically begs for petting, and he is more than happy to supervise this activity closely. Snuggles are not optional. He comes in hot for affection and settles in like he’s always belonged right there, against your leg, under your arm, in your life.

On walks, he’s a delight — polite on leash, easy to handle — until he decides there is somewhere important to be, at which point he shifts into a cheerful power-walk like a man late for brunch with friends he loves.

Meet Massimo, a dog who has never once considered the concept of “stranger danger” and has instead committed his entire being to the belief that every single person on earth is simply a friend he hasn’t hugged yet.

The first thing you’ll notice is his face — sweet, goofy, and framed by those unmistakable elf-like ears that look permanently tuned to happiness. The second thing you’ll notice is that he is already on his way toward you. Tail wagging. Whole body involved. Consent? Assumed. Love? Immediate.

Massimo has a smooth, short coat that practically begs for petting, and he is more than happy to supervise this activity closely. Snuggles are not optional. He comes in hot for affection and settles in like he’s always belonged right there, against your leg, under your arm, in your life.

On walks, he’s a delight — polite on leash, easy to handle — until he decides there is somewhere important to be, at which point he shifts into a cheerful power-walk like a man late for brunch with friends he loves. He’s bouncy, peppy, and always operating at a joyful trot, as if life itself is very exciting and he’d hate to miss a moment.

Socially? A 60-pound body of pure friendliness. Massimo loves other dogs and thrives with a playful, higher-energy buddy. He’s wonderful with kids, good with cats, and truly believes the world is one big group project he’s thrilled to be part of.

He’s 4 ye