Breed: Mixed breed

Sex: Male

Neutered: Yes

Age: 2-3 years approx

Size: Large (75 lbs)

Color: Black with white chest

Coat: Smooth

Vaccinated: Yes

Heartworm Test: Negative

Other Dogs: OK with dogs

Notes: This big hunk is tired of living in a shelter and he is ready to steal a spot in your heart and on your couch. Big Tom is definitely rightfully named, he is not a small guy. But that just makes him the perfect cuddle buddy. Big Tom is 2 years old and 75 Ibs and he is already fully vetted.

Big Tom is a 3 year old sweetheart weighing in at around 70 pounds of pure love and goofiness. This big handsome boy is great with other dogs and has the kind of fun, silly personality that will keep you smiling every single day. He is neutered, up to date on his vaccines, and ready to find a forever family to call his own. Big Tom would make an amazing companion for anyone looking for a loyal, loving, and goofy best friend.

This dog has been available for 140 days

If you are interested in Big Tom, phone 276-988-5795 to check that he is still available or stop by to meet him at Tazewell County Animal Shelter. We are open Monday-Friday: 12pm-5pm, Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.

This dog was still available for adoption on this date: Oct 1st, 2026

Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.

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Adoption fee: Dog adoption fee is $65. Fee includes a voucher for spay/neuter and rabies vaccination. We accept all forms of payment.

For animals that have not been spayed or neutered: adoptions are open to residents of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County. If an animal is already spayed or neutered then it is available to be adopted by anyone (even out of state residents). Phone to check that the dog is available and what paperwork is required from you.

Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it.

• Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis.
• If you have other dogs, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
• If you have children, please bring them to meet the pet that you are interested in.
• Always discuss with all household members before adding a new pet into the home.

Requirements:

• Residents of Tazewell County and adjacent counties (Buchanan, Russell, Bland and Smyth County) may adopt pets from Tazewell County Animal Shelter with proper identification required.
• To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must provide a picture ID/driving licence with a current address at the time of the adoption.
• If you rent, we do require permission from the landlord that you are able to have that particular pet.
• Each pet is required to be vaccinated for rabies within seven days of adoption, if it is four months of age or older. Rabies vaccination is required for each pet, upon turning four months of age.
• Every new owner of a pet adopted from Tazewell County Animal Shelter shall have the pet spayed/neutered within thirty days of the pet turning six months of age, or within thirty days if the pet is over six months of age.
• Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
• Return of the proper paperwork (sterilization and rabies certificates) is required within seven days of sterilization.
• State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.