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My name is Tom!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Submit Application

4

Approve Application

5

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
2 years 5 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Tom – Your New Best Friend Wrapped in Wiggles and Charm

Tom is a squatty, wiggly, absolutely lovable 58-lb bully mix who was found as a stray in mid-May. At around 2 years old, he’s that magical age where puppy playfulness meets grown-up companionship — fun, affectionate, and ready to bond.

Tom came in with his brother, who has already been adopted. Now Tom is patiently waiting for his turn. Through everything, he’s stayed joyful, confident, and endlessly loving. He greets everyone like a long-lost friend, offering full-body wiggles, big smiles, and a happiness that’s impossible to ignore. Despite his short, stocky build, Tom is all bounce and personality.

He adores people and thrives on connection. He’ll lean into you for pets, follow you just to be near, and soak up attention like it’s his favorite thing in the world — because it is. Whether he’s playing, exploring, or curling up close by, Tom just wants to be part of your life.

Tom is dog friendly and enjoys the company of other dogs, but he’d be just as happy being your one and only, soaking up every ounce of love and devotion for himself. What matters most to Tom isn’t how many dogs are in the home — it’s that he belongs.

Resilient, joyful, and full of heart, Tom is ready to leave his stray days behind and give his whole self to a family who sees how special he is.

If you’re looking for a dog who will make you laugh, love you deeply, and greet every day like it’s the best one yet — Tom is waiting.

Email adoptpetersburg@gmail.com to meet Tom and fall in love.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Website
Address
1600 Johnson Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

We prefer to schedule appointments for meet-and-greets to ensure that staff or volunteers are available to spend adequate time helping you/

2.

Meet the Pet

For safety reasons, please do not reach into kennels or attempt to touch animals through barriers. If you’re interested in a particular pet.

3.

Submit Application

After your visit, you’re welcome to submit an adoption application.

4.

Approve Application

After the application is submitted, we will review it and contact you if your application is chosen.

5.

Take the Pet Home

Once your application is approved, we will contact you to finalize the adoption process!

Additional adoption info

All that is needed for the adoption application is a
**valid driver license**

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are located at 1600 Johnson Road in Petersburg, Virginia.
Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday 10am till 3pm.
We are closed Saturdays and Sundays (as well as holidays) but are available by appointment outside of our open hours.

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