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Tommy

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Tommy is a lovely young lad who came to the centre via The Stray Dog Service after he was found out and about on his own. Tommy is a friendly dog who is full of enthusiasm and zest for life, he likes to live life to the max and make the most of every moment of every day. When Tommy first arrived here at the centre, he was like a whirlwind, sadly he had not even been taught the basic training. Thankfully Tommy is a very intelligent dog who just loves to learn, the staff have worked hard with Tommy and he has been quick to learn. He absolutely loves his training sessions and is always keen to learn new things. Tommy will need adopters who are just as willing to carry on his training as he is, and must be dedicated to keeping him both mentally and physically stimulated. Tommy on arrival was quite reactive on his lead towards other dogs which was down to becoming frustrated around them, with lots of positive reward based training Tommy now has quite a few dog friends and can walk sensibly past most others. This training will be ongoing as he can still be a little reactive towards some other dogs, he is still very young and has so much still to learn. Tommy is an extremely friendly dog who loves to be with his people, he is such a lovely boy who will make the family lucky enough to adopt him the most wonderful, loyal and loving best friend you could wish for. Tommy will be best suited to being the only dog in the home and children aged 10 years and over. He will need adopters who are at home most of the time while he settles in to a routine.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
RSPCA York Home
Living with Tommy
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by RSPCA York Home · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Tommy home

What you'll need for Tommy 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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Tommy

What life with Tommy looks like

Tommy is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at RSPCA York Home in United Kingdom.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Tommy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tommy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. RSPCA York Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tommy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tommy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — RSPCA York Home 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 Tommy 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 Tommy 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 RSPCA York Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tommy 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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