Tom Jones the Squishy Faced Snuggle King

If you've been searching for a built-in best friend and the world's finest couch companion, look no further, Tom is your guy! At around 5 years old, he's reached the perfect age: old enough to know the house rules and young enough to still be goofy, playful, and full of love. With his handsome salt-and-pepper face and the softest fur you'll ever bury your hands in, Tom is the kind of dog who just keeps getting more charming by the day.

Tom is a pro snuggler and a certified cuddle bug. His favorite hobbies include leaning his whole body into you, carrying around his favorite toys (especially stuffies!), and making sure your couch never feels lonely. He loves his people deeply; if you want a dog who will choose to be right by your side, Tom is your man.

Tom recently enjoyed a full day out with our Director of Behavior and his personality absolutely shined from start to finish. His very first interaction was with her 5-year-old boy and her 5-year-old autistic little girl, and Tom handled it beautifully. He rode great in the car with the kids, taking everything in stride like a seasoned family dog.

Loading into the car did require a bit of help, which turned into a comical moment everyone enjoyed. Tom may not be the most agile dog in the world, but what he lacks in athleticism, he more than makes up for in affection. Once settled, he was calm, content, and ready for adventure.

Throughout the day, Tom met many new people, and every single interaction seemed like love at first sight. He immediately melted into arms and laps, rolling onto his back to ask for affection in his signature way. Several people even asked if his name was Teddy Bear, which would certainly fit given his thick coat, soft fur, and constant smile.

Tom also visited the vet during his outing and was fantastic. He greeted the vet with affection, calmly accepted handling, and showed no interest in pulling toward other dogs walking into the clinic. He remained relaxed, polite, and people-focused the entire time.

With the children, Tom was excited, joyful, and full of love. He showed particular enthusiasm with the 5-year-old, matching his energy and soaking up attention. With the 3-year-old, he was noticeably more mindful and gentler. Even when she made high-pitched cries, Tom remained completely unbothered. We couldn't help but wonder if he was especially in tune with her behaviors and emotions.

One of the most entertaining moments of the day came when Tom spotted his reflection in a mirror. Believing he had discovered a new dog friend, he had a brief but hilarious standoff – a bark, a stare, and then the realization that it was just himself. Once he figured it out, he promptly lost interest. We get it, Tom... mirrors can be scary lol.

Tom's loving nature doesn't stop there; he also attended doggy daycare and did fantastic. The staff couldn't say enough good things about him and sent us this message afterward: "We love having Tom! He is the most loving, happy boy."

Watch Tom's personality shine in his video! https://youtu.be/YgYWbRTraE4?si=0wgads_zaaYXEZrM

With dog friends, Tom is a respectful and thoughtful guy. He prefers calm or medium-energy buddies and takes his time getting to know new pups. Once he's comfortable, he can absolutely be playful; he may even let out a few silly vocalizations to show he's having fun! He could also happily thrive as the only prince of the household. Cats, however, are a firm no thank you from Tom; he has made his stance on felines very clear.

Tom has lived in a home and is potty-trained. He's got good manners but would love a family willing to help him continue his leash-walking skills so he can strut confidently on all his future adventures. Because he's calm and people-oriented, Tom is a great candidate for apartment living if you are able to continue the leash work our behavior team has worked on! Tom was fostered with an elderly couple in their early 90s. They adore him and were grateful for the experience of bringing their first large foster dog home!

Tom is the whole package: loving, handsome, loyal, and ready for his new beginning. All he needs is someone to love him right back.

Ideal Home

Tom would prefer a home with calm or medium-energy dog friends or as the sole canine prince of the household. He is not a good fit for homes with cats.

Ongoing Health

Tom is up to date on all vetting, including DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, flea prevention, and a 12-month heartworm preventative injectable. He has also tested negative for heartworm.

Training & Support

Tom is potty-trained and has good manners. He would benefit from continued leash-walking practice to build his confidence.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system.
• A video call with your potential new pet is required before finalization.
• The adoption fee is $900, which includes all vetting, transport, microchip, and a 12-month heartworm preventative injectable. A $87 surcharge applies for transportation.
• Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.

Transportation

Tom is located in Texas and can be transported nationwide through our rescue run transport system. Drop off locations include WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI, and Canada (pickup locations are Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). Transport is available for an additional surcharge.