A dog named Tommy is gaining attention after a North Carolina rescue organization specifically requested he be adopted by a lesbian couple. STAB (Saving the “Aggressive” Breeds) Rescue shared this unique plea on Facebook last week, describing Tommy as a friendly dog who deserves a home where he would be treated as ‘our son’ with a variety of enrichment toys and plenty of cozy blankets on the couch.
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The post further stated that while Tommy is also compatible with dogs and cats, adopting him into a heterosexual home would leave the organization 'slightly disappointed' that his ideal scenario was not realized.
The post quickly garnered a positive response from many online users who expressed enthusiasm about Tommy and his ideal home situation. One commenter noted, “Two moms are better than one right Tommy? And I can confirm lesbians do offer this type of home.”
However, the request sparked some backlash from men who felt personally affected by the appeal. In response to these reactions, the rescue posted a message from Tommy, stating, “I simply do not want you. My foster moms are women. I adore them. Women are my people. I have spoken.”
Some commenters highlighted that specifying a preference for a particular household type is not unusual for rescue organizations, citing that the attention-seeking approach was crafted to help find Tommy a fitting home.
Despite the mixed reactions, the rescue continues to seek applications for Tommy’s adoption through their website.