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Tom

Mixed Breed · Male

Tennis ball loving Tom is a friendly chap who really enjoys meeting people and would love a home with lots of people that can meet his non-stop fussing demands! Dogs Trust Merseyside hopes to find him a home where he can be someone’s best buddy. Tom is a cute Jack Russell Terrier who needs to be the only pet at home as he doesn't enjoy sharing with others. He can find find nearby dogs worrying, but he can live with children aged 14 and over. He loves to play, especially chasing after balls and likes you to play with him too. A secure garden in his new home is a must as Tom has escaped from one previously. Tom is generally very relaxed when someone is with him, but he does fret if left alone and can be destructive when he’s anxious, so a multi-person home would be ideal. He is house-trained but panics being on his own and would like someone with him constantly. Tom used to be quite keen on looking for other dogs to react to on his walks but he’s chilled out a lot and will calmly walk past them, unless they bark at him in which case he’ll let them know what he thinks! Tom would walk all day if he could but sadly his dodgy leg won’t allow that. Tom has a ruptured cruciate but is not a good candidate for surgery so will be managed with pain relief. Car travel is no big deal for him as he’ll happily be lifted in ready for adventures. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ If you have the perfect home for cute Tom, please contact Dogs Trust Merseyside as follows: Apply: via their website – click here Please mention you saw Tom on the Oldies Club website.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
The Oldies Club
Living with Tom
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Tom home

What you'll need for Tom in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Tom

What life with Tom looks like

Tom is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at The Oldies Club in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Tom, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tom?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. The Oldies Club handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tom on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tom if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — The Oldies Club will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Tom already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Tom isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with The Oldies Club early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tom and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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