Tom

Tom found his way into our lives via our former dog's dogwalker. We instantly fell in love and took him in to our home. Unfortunately, the main reason we are looking to rehome Tom is because his dad has had severe allergic reactions to him.

Tom is a wonderful 4-5 month old, 25lb puppy who, we think, will grow to be ~70lb. He loves to explore and observe the world on his walks. He is very food motivated, already responds to basic commands, sleeps through the night in his crate without a peep, and is making great strides towards being fully house broken.

We would love to find a loving home for Tom with a family that can provide the time and space that a growing puppy needs. He would do great with a yard that he can call his own and expend that extra puppy energy. He will need a family that can devote the time to his training and give him all the puppy kisses and accolades possible.

Pet's Name: Tom
Dog: Primary Breed: Other, not listed
Primary Breed (if not in list): Terrier Mix
Birthdate, estimate is okay: 10/8/2023
Age Category: Baby
Where did you get your pet?: From a friend who was fostering him
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: 1/21/2024
Gender: Male
Size (at full grown): Large
Weight (at full grown): 70
Primary Color: Black
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Chew toys
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No
What commands does your dog know?: Sit, Stay, Down, Come
Has your dog ever displayed any behavioral issues, such as biting another person or pet? If so, can you please provide details on what happened?: No
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He is fine in the crate after a few minutes. We have not tried letting him be alone in the house outside of the crate
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: New people cause some anxiety that manifests itself in barking
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: He tested positive for tapeworm and roundworm at the last visit. He is on medicine for this.
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: Tom is a cuddle buddy
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: To be in a loving home that will provide him with the stability, training, and caring he needs to be a well adjusted dog after being in many different places in his young life.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: There is nothing "wrong" with Tom. He is a wonderful puppy, but we are not able to keep him because
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Allergies in Family
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Two weeks
Who is your veterinarian?: Michael Cohen, DVM
What do you feed your pet?: Hill's Science Diet Puppy
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : Yes
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Philadelphia, PA
Zip Code: 19147
Service Level: Basic