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Tom

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Please help Tom by sharing this page! Cutie boy Tom is a Jack Russell Terrier of 10 years who's in a foster home in Liverpool through Dogs Trust Merseyside . He wants to be the only pet at home but can live with dog-savvy teenagers. He must have company all the time to be happy and relaxed. Typical to his breed, Tom is a very busy boy who loves to play and explore. He needs a garden which is not just secure but Terrier secure as he has proved to be an escape artist previously. On walks, Tom will now trot calmly past other dogs and only react if another dog barks at him. It was a different story before he settled in foster and felt secure though. He used to try and get his retaliation in first, so a bit of patience while he adjusts to his new life might be required. He can't have long walks, even though he'd like to, as he has a ruptured cruciate but is not a good candidate for surgery so this is managed with pain relief. Tom is not only house-trained, he also doesn't like to relieve himself in his own garden which means he needs someone to take him out to a nearby patch of grass whenever he needs to go. He's very happy to be lifted into the car for any sort of adventure! He is affectionate with his people and friendly with people in general. He only feels relaxed when he has human company and must have someone with him all the time. He gets so upset if left alone that he can be destructive and therefore needs owners who can arrange things to make sure he's always with someone. Tom is full of fun and love! Although he needs a specific sort of home, he will be the perfect, cheery addition to that lucky household which is a match. If you think that might be yours, please contact Dogs Trust Merseyside as follows: Apply: via their website – click here Please say you saw Tom on the Oldies Club website. This replaces Tom's original page dated 9 May 2026.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
The Oldies Club
Living with Tom
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by The Oldies Club · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks 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
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    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 senior mixed breed dog waiting at The Oldies Club in United Kingdom.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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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