SCP-3042: Dog Is Love 


SCP-3042 in containment 


Item #: SCP-3042 

Object Class: Euclid 

Special Containment Procedures: 
+ Researcher Note 


Due to the nature of the anomalous abilities displayed by 
SCP-3042, no conventional method of singular 
containment has proven successful. Procedures instead 
focus on containing the individual SCP-3042 is showing 
affection to, designated SCP-3042-1. -D. Gellman, Sc.D, 
Project Research Lead 


SCP-3042 and SCP-3042-1 are held in joint containment in a small 
modular house on the grounds of Biological Testing Area 45. 
Containment includes a secure communication line to a special 
liaison within Area 45 and a standard custom datakey-activated 
atomizing termination chamber. Containment is surrounded at a 
radius of 15m by a 5m-high electrified and reinforced fence including 
a full coverage canopy (see report 3042-CB-3). Fence includes an 
airlock-configuration gate for safe delivery of supplies, removal of 
rubbish, and introduction of personnel. 


Land outside containment fence is patrolled at all times by three (3) 
all-terrain swift response security specialists. In the unlikely event of 
SCP-3042 and SCP-3042-1 becoming separated outside 
containment house grounds, swift response specialists will 
expediently deliver SCP-3042-1 to SCP-3042. During test periods, 
delivery of subjects to test site will be executed by no fewer than five 
(5) members of the Special Fugitive Transportation unit. 


Containment is staffed by two (2) Scheduling Enforcement 


specialists. Should SCP-3042-1 become medically unstable, 
enforcement specialists will restrain SCP-3042-1 and one (1) D- 
class personnel (designated 3042-D) will be delivered to 
containment. SCP-3042-1 will be terminated via chamber operated 
by 3042-D, who is then reclassified as SCP-3042-1. These 
procedures may also be enacted at the request of the current 
SCP-3042-1. 


Description: 


SCP-3042 is a small dog with a mottled coat; primarily white with 
gray and brown areas. Genomic saliva tests reveal DNA consistent 
with an unrecorded breed of canis /upus familiaris. SCP-3042 
resembles a 4-5 year old Havanese weighing 5 kg and measuring 
25 cm tall. SCP-3042 appears to be in peak physical condition, free 
of any outwardly observable sign of past or present injury or malady. 
SCP-3042 has not slept, consumed food or water, or produced urine 
or stool since containment. Further medical tests have proven thus 
far impossible due to the anomalous traits of SCP-3042. 


+ Recovery Details 


SCP-3042 was discovered during a raid executed by 
Special Task Force Kappa-7 while seeking to contain 
possible instances of SCP-484.1 Raid resulted in 
institution of lethal measures against narcotic 
distributors. It is at this time SCP-3042 began following 
and showing affection to Special Agent . While at first 
believing SCP-3042 to be a typical dog, Special Agent 

reported anomalous behavior and abilities within one 
week and was the first to be Foundation designated as 
SCP-3042-1. 


Exhibiting behavior likened to an extreme and obsessive form of 
psychological imprinting, SCP-3042 perpetually exhibits belligerently 
affectionate behavior toward SCP-3042-1. SCP-3042 will 
continuously jump on, lick, play bite, paw at, and playfully bark at 
SCP-3042-1 even when abused or severely rejected. Thus far no 
stimulus tested has distracted SCP-3042 from its focus on 


SCP-3042-1. No individual designated SCP-3042-1 has ever been 
severely injured by SCP-3042 despite it's extreme destructive 
capabilities. Occasional reports of welts, scratches, and skin ulcers 
due to wear from long-term continuous licking by SCP-3042 are to 
be considered normal and non-emergent. 


Individuals designated SCP-3042-1 have reported physical and 
psychological symptoms during their containment including but not 
limited to: body aches, burning eyes, chronic fatigue, irritability, 
headaches, confusion, memory lapses, delusions, and seizures. 
Project medical lead Dr. A. Eastmore believes these symptoms to 
be non-anomalous, resulting from sleep deprivation and chronic 
stress due to the constant attention of SCP-3042. 


Should SCP-3042 and SCP-3042-1 become separated, SCP-3042 
will immediately make its way back to SCP-3042-1 via the most 
direct route. When motivated to this end, SCP-3042 has shown the 
capability to destroy even the strongest materials and move at 
extreme speed (see Test Log 3042-A). SCP-3042 also displays an 
astounding resistance to physical damage, poison, disease, and 
deprivation. Research has yet to discover any conventional means 
of injuring SCP-3042. (see Test Log 3042-B). 


When SCP-3042-1 is terminated or expires, SCP-3042 will 
immediately move directly toward the next SCP-3042-1. This has 
thus far always been a person with a measure of responsibility in the 
expiration of the previous SCP-3042-1. Current containment 
procedures are designed to create an unbroken chain of direct 
responsibility for terminations, containing SCP-3042 while also 
preventing casualty and damage among Foundation and civilian 
populations. Research into how SCP-3042 reacts to SCP-3042-1 
expiring by way of suicide or misadventure on hold indefinitely, as 
no acceptably safe methodology by which to test these reactions 
has been developed. (See Incident Report 3042-CB-2) 


+ Incident Reports 
Report 3042-CB-1 


Note: This incident took place early in SCP-3042 
containment period; initial containment was relegated to 


a standard on-site humanoid holding cell. Motivations of 
SCP-3042 were not known at this time. -D.G. 


On / /20 , SCP-3042-1 entered a request for 
termination, claiming he could "...No longer 
deal with this goddamn dog!". Request for 
termination was granted, considered a 
"research opportunity" by site director. 
SCP-3042-1 termination delayed by 
destruction of initial termination chamber by 
SCP-3042, which rammed through level 3 
ballistic glass with little effort. Agent 
ordered to administer ballistic termination and 
complied. Immediately upon the termination of 
SCP-3042-1, SCP-3042 imprinted onto Agent 
and made its way to the agent. In its 
travels, SCP-3042 dug through two steel- 
reinforced concrete walls, rammed through an 
observation deck end to end, and shattered 14 
windows in section 3 by producing a speed- 
induced pressure wave. 22 Foundation staff 
injured, 4 killed, secondary containment 
protocols enacted for 3 other SCPs. Agent 
reported firing several shots into 
SCP-3042 at point blank range with long-range 
high-powered rifle to no effect. Agent 
reclassified as SCP-3042-1. Current 
containment protocols enacted soon 
thereafter. 


Report 3042-CB-2 


Foundation Skysight file photo: Path of SCP-3042 post 
containment breach 


At approximately 14:30 on / /20 , SCP-3042 
burst through the wall of containment house, 
through intervening fence, and began 
transiting northeast at extreme speed. 
Foundation Skysight units recorded maximum 


speed as approximately Mach 1.2 before 
losing contact. Site contacted 4 minute 37 
seconds after breach by supply agent from 
nearby public highway . Agent reported the 
driver side door of Foundation supply transport 
vehicle being torn off and SCP-3042 jumping 
into his lap at highway speed. Agent ordered 
to return immediately to Area 45 and complied. 
Investigation uncovered that Agent had 
introduced most recent supply drop to 
containment house, and that SCP-3042-1 had 
choked to death on beef jerky included in 
supply drop. Agent reclassified as 
SCP-3042-1, staff introduced to containment 
house on a permanent Basis. 


Report 3042-CB-3 


At approximately 02:45 on / /20 , 
containment house personnel reported 
SCP-3042-1 acting erratic. As observation 
continued, designatee scooped up SCP-3042, 
ran outside, and pitched it over the 
containment fence. Designatee was subdued 
by containment house staff. SCP-3042 was 
reported to land, right itself, and rush back to 
SCP-3042-1, ripping an approximate 1-meter 
diameter hole in containment fence. 
SCP-3042-1 restrained while fence was 
repaired, 3042-D dispatched to containment 
house. SCP-3042-1 terminated on schedule 
per procedure, 3042-D reclassified as 
SCP-3042-1. Security canopy installation 
completed on schedule. 


+ Test Log 3042-A 


Universal Procedure: 


SCP-3042-1 will deliver SCP-3042 to the 
opposing side of an obstacle in the form of a 
wall by way of physical kinetic propulsion. 
Affect of SCP-3042 on obstacle will then be 
recorded by multispectral ultra high speed 
camera. Time to return contact with 
SCP-3042-1 will be recorded. 


LOG.A.3042.001 
Material: Tungsten carbide 
Thickness: 5cm 


Result: SCP-3042 clawed a .5m diameter hole 
into wall utilizing typical canine digging action. 
Return time: 2.594 seconds. 

Notes: samples of wall material collected 
display no anomalous traits. Material appears 
to have shaved from wall by mechanical shear. 


LOG.A.3042.010 
Material: Chobham composite 
Thickness: 5cm 


Result: SCP-3042 ran directly through barrier. 
Two (2) foundation personnel injured by burst 
of shrapnel 

Return time: 1.953 seconds 

Notes: samples of wall material collected 
display no anomalous traits. Material appears 
to have been overcome by shattering blunt 
force. 


Researcher Note: this second test marked a turn in our 
testing approach. We decided to work from the top tier of 
resistant materials as opposed to our usual "step-up" 
procedures. 

-D.G. 


LOG.A.3042.100 
Material: Graphene 
Thickness: 15nm 


Result: SCP-3042 gripped all layers in its 
mouth and shredded them with a thrash of the 
head. 

Return Time: 2.285 Seconds 

Notes: samples of wall material collected 
display no anomalous traits. Material appears 
to have been shredded, not unlike newsprint. 


Capabilities study suspended indefinitely pending 
Overseer approval of cross-testing with other SCPs 
or sufficient scientific advancement in materials 
science -L.E., Area Director 


+ Test Log 3042-B 
Universal Procedure: 


A number of health stressors will be applied to 
SCP-3042, which will then be tested for illness 
Or injury. 


LOG.B.3042.001 


Stressor: SCP-3042-1 instructed to strike 
SCP-3042 with a steel machete using 
maximum effort. 

Result: SCP-3042 unfazed. Machete 
experienced catastrophic failure. Designatee 
treated for minor lacerations. No injury to 
SCP-3042 recorded. Remains of machete 
show no anomalous traits. 


LOG.B.3042.010 


[END OF LOG] 


Stressor: SCP-3042-1 instructed to assault 
SCP-3042 with a .45 calibre pistol loaded with 
overpressure hollow point rounds. 

Result: SCP-3042 unfazed by sound, flash, or 
impact. Against researcher advice, designatee 
pressed firearm muzzle directly against 
SCP-3042. Firearm catastrophically failed, 
designatee treated severe injury to right hand 
as well as concussion after being struck by 
ejected pistol slide. No injury to SCP-3042 
recorded. Remains of firearm, ejected casing, 
and collected rounds show no anomalous 
traits. 


LOG.B.3042.011 


Stressor: SCP-3042-1 instructed to fit 
SCP-3042 with a vest containing a standard 
M112 C-4 demolition block. SCP-3042-1 
instructed to propel SCP-3042 over Chobham 
composite barrier and immediately detonate 
block. 

Result: SCP-3042 tore through barrier after 
detonation and returned to designatee (Return 
Time: 3.256 seconds). SCP-3042 observed to 
have slightly messed fur, but free of injury. C-4 
observed to have detonated properly and as 
expected. 


LOG.B.3042.100 


Stressor: SCP-3042-1 scheduled for 
termination. Designatee joined in standard 
atomizing termination chamber by SCP-3042. 
Chamber operated by 3042-D. 

Result: SCP-3042-1 terminated on schedule. 
SCP-3042 burst out of chamber after 
termination cycle was complete. No injury to 
SCP-3042 recorded. 3042-D immediately 


reclassified as SCP-3042-1. 


Director's Note: | have assigned a Special Engineering 
team to modify a standard termination chamber which... 
and | never imagined writing these words... allows swift 
and easy escape of SCP-3042. We can't keep replacing 
doors every three weeks. -L.E. 


Footnotes 
1. Instances discovered to be mundane heroin with novel packaging 
visually similar to gelpaks but comprised of plastic. 


SCP-3043: Murphy Law in... Type 3043 — FOR 
MURDER! 


DATE: 15/12/2005 

FROM: Site Director August <noitadnuof.pcs| 
tsugua#noitadnuof.pcs|tsugua> 

TO: 05-5 Secretary <noitadnuof.pcs| 
ces55o#noitadnuof.pcs|ces550> 

SUBJECT: Re: Containment Breach 


I'm still not quite sure what just happened. 


Yesterday, our bots picked up unauthorized changes to 
documents on our internal servers. Two minutes later, all 
on-site personnel — including myself — blacked out for 
three hours. Every camera ceased to function during this 
period. 


When we woke up, we all had headaches, the entire site 
smelled like cigarettes and cheap alcohol, two of my 
guards were injured, three bullets were lodged in my 
desk, and somebody had shot SCP-3043. The only clue 
we've got regarding those three hours is SCP-3043's old 
documentation, which has been... well, 'updated' is one 
way to put it. I've included it with this email, along with 
the revised documentation for SCP-3043. 


We've got no clue who this 'Murphy Law' character is. I'm 
recommending we immediately assign him an SCP 
identification and start investigating. All the evidence 
we've got so far indicates that he and SCP-3043 are 
unrelated anomalies. Also, none of us actually remember 
him — despite some of us being ‘featured’ in... whatever 
the hell this was. 


The short of it is this: Either he saved us from the mother 


of all containment breaches... or he just wanted us to 
think that he did. Regardless of which, we need to know 
who he is and what the hell he's capable of. 


> ATTACHMENT:: item_number.log 
FADE IN: 
INT. MURPHY LAW DETECTIVE AGENCY - NIGHT 


A light-skinned man leans back at his desk, feet up, 
reading a newspaper. He is clad in a white-collared 
shirt, with his trademark trilby hat tossed 
thoughtlessly atop of his desk. We can see his 
shoulder-strapped holster; it carries a .44 magnum. 
A bent cigarette rests between his lips. 


His name is MURPHY, and he is ready to give anyone 
a bit of the business. He is hard and handsome — 
with the sort of face you could use to smash up 
concrete, then dust off and still take home to show 
your ma. 


He is also our NARRATOR. His voice is a harsh 
growl; as if he just swallowed a fistful of spent 
cigarette butts and followed it down with a sulfuric 
acid chaser. 


NARRATOR 


You see a lot of ugly in this line of work. 
Good people with bellies full of lead, left to 
bleed out in rain-soaked alleyways. Love 
ruined — turned inside out — until it just 
becomes an angry, festering sore. Statues 
that'll kill you as fast as you blink. 


The door to the office flies open. A dark-skinned 
woman dressed in a white lab-coat bursts in; she is 
in her 40s, and has a fierce, vibrant beauty. This is 
the RESEARCHER, and although she might need 


MURPHY's help, that doesn't mean she's going to 
like it. 


NARRATOR 


But when it comes to ugly, nothing beats a 
containment breach. 


RESEARCHER 
(confused) 
What... what am | doing, here? 
NARRATOR 


She wasn't the first beautiful woman to 
burst into my office and ask me that 
question. 


MURPHY 
(lowering paper) 


Same as anyone else, toots. You need my 
help. 


RESEARCHER 
(indignant) 


Don't call me 'toots’. I've got a fucking 
doctorate in molecular physics— 


MURPHY 
(sets paper down) 


Alright, alright. My bad, Professor. | 
apologize. Now... 


MURPHY slides his feet off the desk and rises to 
stand. He folds his arms over his chest and watches 


her. 


MURPHY 
How can | help? 
RESEARCHER 
(hesitant)