Tom has developed a fairly sensible philosophy about life. Sleep when you’re tired. Walk when there’s somewhere interesting to go. Play when the opportunity presents itself. And whenever possible, do all of the above with good company.

Tom is a happy, calm, and playful guy who seems to understand that life doesn’t need to be complicated to be good. He enjoys a nice walk, a little playtime, and a well-earned nap. And if there’s someone to share those activities with, so much the better.

He’s also remarkably open-minded about who qualifies as good company. Dogs? Wonderful. Cats? Absolutely. Children? Bring them along. Tom apparently believes there’s room for everyone in his social circle.

His past makes that outlook even more remarkable. Tom was abandoned at a university, where other dogs were attacking him. Someone rescued him, but instead of finding a permanent home, he was eventually returned to the street. You might expect an experience like that to leave Tom suspicious of the world. Apparently, Tom had other ideas.

Today, he’s described as a wonderful, loving companion. He comes when called, walks nicely alongside his person, and has a medium energy level that allows him to enjoy both activity and relaxation. Tom isn’t looking for a grand adventure or a complicated life.

He’d just like what he should have had all along: A safe place to sleep. Walks to enjoy. Friends to play with. People to love. For a gentleman like Tom, that sounds just about perfect.