‘OLD DOG OF THE WEEK’ FEATURES NEW PHOTOS AND A FRESH WRITE-UP FOR AN OVERLOOKED OLDIE THAT HAS BEEN ON OUR WEBSITE FOR A WHILE BUT IS STILL WAITING FOR A NEW HOME.
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Bizarrely named, comedian of a dog Squid is a 10-year-old Beagle x Staffy boy in the care of RSPCA East Sussex, Southend & District Branch. He finds himself looking for a new home through no fault of his own and is used to being at the centre of a loving family.
Squid can live with dog savvy children from age 10. He’s a sturdy and bouncy boy who just wants love and fun. He wants to be the only pet at home and he needs human company most of the time. He loves fuss and attention!
RSPCA Essex South say his talented at, “…stealing sofas, warming laps and supervising snack preparation from an uncomfortably close distance. Squid is built like a gym lad who skipped leg day and has absolutely no idea he is not a tiny puppy. His hobbies include sniffing things with intense dedication, power walking like he is late for an important meeting, sitting directly in the middle of the room and receiving bum scratches like they are part of his employment contract.
“Squid loves people and would happily spend every hour of the day glued to your side like a slightly chunky emotional support potato. He would prefer to be the only pet because after being attacked twice by other dogs he has officially retired from the social scene and now prefers a peaceful drama free household.
“He is not a constant barker but he will occasionally like to announce things such as someone walked past the house, a leaf moved suspiciously or dinner being approximately 7 seconds late. Squid offers loyalty, comedy, cuddles and the kind of daily entertainment money simply cannot buy.”
If you’d like to get to know this cheeky chappy, please complete the RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Pre-Adoption Questionnaire here, or
Email: rehoming@rspcaessexsouth.org.uk
Tel: 07883 433598 (10am to 4pm Monday to Friday) – Applications cannot be taken on the phone unless you do not have access to the internet.
Please say you saw Squid featured as Old Dog of the Week on the Oldies Club website.
This replaces Squid’s original page dated 14 May 2026.