'You are beefing with a dog': Rescue doggo Tommy claps back at male commenters who were offended by his adoption request into "female only" household, leading him to his furrever moms

Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager

Oct 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDT

Now this is how you get a rescue dog adopted.

With so many pets trying to find homes nowadays and animal shelters at near capacity, you would think that it would make it easier for these doggos to find homes, but that's where you'd be wrong. There is a lot of demand for dogs, but many dogs fall through the cracks. More people are living in apartments, so they tend to lean towards smaller doggos with less likelihood of future aggression problems. Puppies are usually the first to go, then the small breeds like Chihuahuas or poodle mixes, and then, if they're lucky, someone will adopt an adult medium- to large-breed dog.

As a result, many animal shelters have taken to outrageous online tactics to help get their dogs out of the kennel and into people's homes. From naming their shelter dogs ridiculous names like "Jake Gyllenpaws" and hiring influencers to come and bring attention to their pets in need. However, one shelter called STAB rescue (Saving the "Aggressive" Breeds) started posting their pups' adoption requirements in Facebook posts, which ended up causing chaos online. It led to one of their rescue dogs, Tommy, going viral for his desire to be adopted into a lesbian home.

Tommy has been at STAB rescue for over a year, and he unfortunately didn't receive many adoption applications… until now. After his post where he stated his requirements to be "the only male household member" went viral, Tommy felt the need to clap back. His response to the backlash from men not understanding why he only wanted moms turned out not only to be a hilarious Facebook post, but also a social commentary on men in general.

The good news is that because of his viral posts, Tommy now has more adoption applications than ever. He's carefully reviewed all of them, and even has a few lined up that could turn into his furrever moms. We just hope, for his sake, that they have a Subaru. It was clearly stated as one of his requirements.

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A MESSAGE FROM TOMMY TO ALL THE MEN PERSONALLY VICTIMIZED BY MY REQUEST FOR A LESBIAN HOME Hello, gentlemen. Tommy here. Apparently my previous post has caused some... ◆ emotions.

The amount of men taking Tommy's request for a lesbian household personally is crazy to me. Dogs are pack animals, so their emotional well-being is tied to the environment that they're in. Tommy does not feel comfortable around men. We don't know why, but he doesn't, so why would you, a man, want to adopt a dog that doesn't feel comfortable around you? You can't reason with them like you would a person. Perhaps Tommy has a good reason to be afraid or uncomfortable around men. Just let him be a spoiled little boy surrounded by moms that love him and move on to one of the other hundreds of thousands of dogs that would happily be in your home.

"WHAT'S WRONG WITH MEN?! Sir. Nothing. I simply do not want you. This is not a congressional hearing. This is not discrimination litigation. This is not the downfall of civilization. This is a DOG with a preference. You guys are arguing with a canine.

I cannot stress this enough: YOU ARE BEEFING WITH A DOG. And unfortunately for you, I have no interest in resolving this conflict. I have reviewed your complaints and, after careful consideration, I have decided to become even gayer. My foster moms are women. I adore them. Women are my people. I have spoken. Some dogs like tennis balls. Some dogs like squirrels. Some dogs like the UPS driver. I LIKE WOMEN.

Take it up with HR. And before somebody starts typing another 11-paragraph manifesto about how "not all men―" I KNOW. I am not saying you're a bad person, Kevin. I am saying I DON'T WANT TO LIVE WITH YOU. There are approximately 47 billion other dogs looking for homes. Please select another employee.

Meanwhile, I am over here reviewing applications like: Woman? Interesting. Two women?! PROMOTE THEM TO THE FINAL ROUND IMMEDIATELY. Man? Thank you so much for your interest. Unfortunately, we have decided to move forward with other candidates. We wish you the best in your future endeavors. Respectfully, Tommy

President & CEO of Lesbian Recruitment Destroyer of Fragile Comment Sections Professional Man Decliner Cat Friendly Dog Friendly Woman Enthusiast Currently accepting applications from women who understand that I AM THE PRIZE. P.S. To the men who aren't offended and are laughing along with us: Tommy says you're cool. To the ones still furious: Please submit all formal complaints directly to Tommy. He cannot read.

Myra Pierce Tommy, as a straight woman, I too get stressed with a man in the house. Hoping you find the Subaru driving oat milk drinking gay of your dreams

Jake Nicodemus Don't know the original story but this cracked me up. Men complained?? Of course they did. Some animals of all species feel safer in the company of women. If you as a man are upset by that, perhaps take it up with the men who make others uncomfortable.

STATEMENT FROM TOMMY'S PR DEPARTMENT (Unfortunately, Tommy fired his PR department, so this statement is from Tommy.) Good morning, internet. I would like everyone to know that I was up ALL NIGHT reviewing applications.

Whoever is writing their social media posts deserves a raise. There is so much personality in this writing that it's such a joy to read. Because animals can't advocate for themselves, it's up to us, the people who try to help them, to help their voice be heard. The social media person at STAB Rescue clearly loves their job and loves helping animals. It's beautiful to see!