📍 Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire
Basic Information
- Age: 3
- Sex: Male
- Good with dogs? Yes but has guarding issues – read on
- Good with cats? Not tested
- Good with children? Adult only home
- Time able to be left alone: Short periods
🐾 Health & Medical Needs
✅ Health conditions: Chiari malformation pain and mild syringomyelia. Grade 2 luxating patella – non-surgical currently.
💊 On medication? Yes – inexpensive pain relief
🧠 Behaviour & Personality
🐾 Behaviour traits: Playful, affectionate when trust is built, has resource-guarding tendencies
🎾 Activity level: Moderate
📚 Training required: Yes – Squidge needs ongoing support with his guarding behaviours. He’ll do best with a confident, experienced owner who can help him feel safe and continue the progress he’s made. The adopter needs to support him with his emotional confidence.
Meet Squidge – The Toy-Loving Snugglebug! 🐶🎾
Squidge is a 3-year-old Blenheim Cavalier boy who came into rescue under sad circumstances – but he hasn’t let that dampen his sparkle! He’s a playful, fun-loving little lad who adores toys (especially his beloved ball) and can often be found trotting around the garden with one in his mouth.
Once Squidge trusts you, he absolutely thrives on attention and tummy rubs. On walks, he’s friendly with other dogs and loves saying hello, although he can feel a bit intimidated by big, boisterous males – especially if they haven’t been neutered.
At home, he’s been getting along well with his foster fur brothers and sister. However, Squidge does have some guarding behaviours, mostly related to guarding himself. This stems from having lived undiagnosed with Chiari malformation and syringomyelia (CM/SM) for a long time. Because of this, rough play isn’t his thing – he prefers to enjoy his toys solo or play fetch with his favourite human.
He can also be a bit defensive if another dog tries to jump up on the sofa or fidgets near him, so it may be best for Squidge to be the only dog in the home. That said, if you’re experienced with guarding behaviours and know how to give him the space and support he needs, he could potentially live with calm, respectful dogs.
Squidge lives for garden playtime – he loves taking his toys outside for a good zoom around!
🩺 While in foster, Squidge has:
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Been neutered
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Started on affordable pain meds for his CM/SM
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Had all his vaccinations and parasite prevention brought up to date
He also has a grade 2 luxating patella (kneecap) which isn’t currently causing issues but might need attention in the future. He’s heart clear and has no other health problems aside from those mentioned.
What Squidge Needs:
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A home with someone around most of the time
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No children
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A confident, understanding owner who can keep working on his progress
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A commitment to playtime, cuddles, and helping him feel safe
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Ideally a home where he’s the only dog – unless you’re very experienced with guarding behaviours
At night, Squidge sleeps happily on his foster mum’s bed. He enjoys his walks, loves his toys, and just needs the right home where he can feel safe, loved, and understood.
Could you be the one to give Squidge his happy ever after?
🏡 Adoption Criteria
🏡 Type of home required: Adult home with experience of the breed and resource guarding.
📌 Important Notes
✔️ Adopters must have insurance or financial means to cover future medical costs.
✔️ Home check and meet & greet required within 7-10 days of applying.
✔️ Please read our adoption procedure before applying:
🔗 Adoption Procedure:
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