What a happy story, and how wonderful that Tom is able to spend his old age in a comfortable home instead of a shelter.

Did anyone manage to convey the good news to Tom's previous owner???

Just a thought - but it would be good for the old man if they did - my Granny fretted terribly about her dog when she had to go into a frail care facility. We couldn't take her dog, as my two dogs didn't get along with it. Fortunately my aunt found space for "just one more" and my Granny was so relieved!