A beloved family pet is seeking a fresh start in a new predominantly adult only home.
Eight-year-old collie Squish is being cared for by staff at All Creatures Great and Small and needs a quiet home without young children, cats, or other dogs.
He spent six years with his previous family but was surrendered after the arrival of three children, one of whom had severe autism.
The child’s unpredictable outbursts left Squish frightened, and he would often hide to escape.
After the situation became unmanageable, the family made the hard decision to surrender him, hoping he could find a more suitable home.
A spokesman for the sanctuary said: "Squish’s journey to us is a heart wrenching one, as he arrived due to serious issues within his family home.
"The family recognized that this was unfair to them both and made the very difficult decision to surrender him to our rescue, hoping to find him a predominantly adult only home where he can truly thrive."
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Described as bright and energetic, Squish enjoys a game of fetch and loves playing football.
He is said to settle well in a calm environment and thrives on one-to-one attention.
Squish greets visitors with a wagging tail and enjoys plenty of fuss.
He knows several commands, including "sit," "down," "touch," "middle," and "place," and travels well in a crate inside a van.
Staff say he also has a favourite spot in the centre's socialisation room—especially the sofas.
Despite being reactive to other animals, Squish is good on the lead and stays close to his handler’s side.
He cannot be rehomed with other dogs due to his reactivity and should not live with young children or cats.
Sanctuary staff say he would do best in a peaceful setting where he can enjoy his senior years comfortably.
He does have a high prey drive and becomes fixated if he spots small animals.
Squish has a history of anxiety around loud noises, thunder, and shouting, and clicker training is not suitable for him as the sound makes him very anxious.
He was neutered before arriving at the sanctuary and is up to date with vaccinations.
