My name is Tommy!

Update 09/27/15: Tommy is a 5 year old 10lb terrier mix fostered in North Port, FL.

Well Tommy continues to do well with Foster Mom and Foster Dad. He just enjoys his daily walks and running in the backyard! When Foster Mom sits on the couch Tommy is right there as well. If Foster Mom goes out for whatever reason guess who is waiting at the door!? Tommy. He just jumps up and gives kisses and kisses them grabs a toy and wants Foster Mom to run after him, get the toy and throw it so he can then run run run till he can run no more!! Makes me laugh everyday!!

Tommy needs a home where he is the only pup. He would love a house with a fenced in yard and with someone who can give him tons of love and attention furever!! If that is you, please fill out adoption application..

Updated bio 8/30/2015 Tommy is a 5 year old terrier being fostered in North Port ,FL

Tommy continues to be a healthy, very active pup that thrives on lots of attention. Loves to go for walks and playing with his person.
FM is surprised that he has not found his furever loving home yet!
Please give Tommy a chance he is most deserving !


Updated bio 7/27/2015Tommy is a 5 year old 10lb terrier mix fostered in North Port, FL.

FM wants everyone to know I am a unique little active buddy that likes to run around and play play play.

I enjoy going for walks so much that when I see my halter I jump up and try to chew it before FM gets a chance to put it on. Lol

Of course I love sitting on the couch next to FM and getting lots of kisses!

My favorite part of the day is meal time. I stand up on my hind legs and do a little dance till FM puts my bowl down. I feel bad about trying to nip anyone coming close to my bowl but ,I hope u understand that I was starved for long time and am always afraid my food is going to disappear!
FM keeps telling me that will never happen again.

If you have lots of patience and love to give me, please fill out an adoption application.
Thank you, Tommy

Updated bio 5-26-15 Tommy is an 8-year-old terrier mix being fostered in North Port, FL

Tommy is steadily gaining weight. He is now weighing 9 pounds,though a healthier weight for him would be 10 or 11 lbs. His fur is growing very nicely and Foster Mom is continuing to bathe him twice a week.

Tommy enjoys running in the backyard and playing with fuzzy toys. He ignores his foster buddies. Foster Mom thinks an ideal forever home would be one where he would be the only pup.

Tommy, of course, craves and needs lots of attention and love. He is food aggressive owing to his horrific past and Foster Mom doesn't know if he will ever get over that.

If you feel you have lots of time and tons of love to give please fill out an adoption application. Tommy is most deserving!!


Updated bio 5-9-15 Tommy boy is an 8-year-old little terrier mix. He is still underweight at 6 pounds. Tommy is being fostered in North Port, FL.

Guess what?? Tommy got a great vet report! His blood work was great. All levels are normal. No thyroid issues and no heart murmur either. His hair loss may be due to flea infestation, but it is growing back. Foster Mom is continuing to bathe him on a daily basis. Tommy’s vet said it’s okay to continue giving him liquid Benadryl.

Tommy is still underweight. He needs to have his weight at at least 8 lbs. But he has gained ½ pound so that is the good news. He is getting his three meals a day and enjoying every one of them. His house training is continuing and he is making progress.

Tommy had his teeth and gums cleaned. What a difference. No more stinky breath. He had 4 teeth removed. Tommy is currently on Amoxicillin for the severe gum disease and also on Hydroxyzine for the skin itching. It seems to be helping since he is itching much less and there are signs of fur growth.

Until Tommy reaches 8 pounds he will not be ready to be adopted, but we are taking application for him. This is one very special little boy, who more than anything deserves a forever home and a very happy forever life. He has been through so much and still loves everyone. Hopefully the right person or family is out there to give Tommy that happily ever after he so deserves.

Update 5-4-2015
Tommy is feeling much much better! Tests at vets office were much better than expected! Dermatitis due to fleas. Easily treatable. Complete dental will be done in a few days.

FM now working on potty training.
Of course Tommy still has to gain about 3 lbs but that shouldn't take too long as he just loves to eat.He is a sweet little man that needs a lot of TLC and gives tons in return.
Will keep you updated on his progress..


Initial Bio 4-30-15 This very sad little boy is Tommy. Tommy was just rescued today. Tommy is a too skinny 5.5 pounds. He is possibly 8 years old. He is being forested in North Port, FL.

Tommy's first stop tomorrow morning is the vet for a complete medical check up. We do know that he is severely underweight and should weight closer to 7 or 8 pounds. He has a heart murmur, periodontal disease, and severe hair loss, which could be from a possible thyroid or endocrine dysfunction or possibly flea dermatitis. We will know so much more tomorrow.

His foster mom said despite everything he is very sweet and loving, though pretty weak right now. Tommy did not deserve what has happened to him. So much neglect and sadness in his life. Tommy is safe now. He will never be looking out from behind bars again.

After Tommy's vet visit tomorrow we will know more. Please continue to check on Tommy's progress and pictures as he is loved and cared for by his foster parents and United Yorkie Rescue.