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HOFFNUNG

Beagle · Male · Adult · 5 years

Hoffnung, a male Beagle, also lived with nearly 70 dogs in deplorable conditions. Unlike some of his unfortunate companions, he is not fearful and is rather comfortable with humans. But he knows nothing about family life and will have everything to discover: walks, the comfort of a home, the small habits of everyday life... Everything will be new to him. He will have to live in a house, with another dog. OK dogs. With patience and kindness, Hoffnung will finally be able to discover the life he deserves.

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Hoffnung, Beagle mâle, a lui aussi vécu avec près de 70 chiens dans des conditions déplorables. Contrairement à certains de ses compagnons d’infortune, il n’est pas craintif et se montre plutôt à l’aise avec l’humain. Mais il ne connaît rien de la vie de famille et aura tout à découvrir : les promenades, le confort d’un foyer, les petites habitudes du quotidien… Tout sera nouveau pour lui. Il devra vivre en maison, avec un autre chien. OK chiens. Avec patience et bienveillance, Hoffnung pourra enfin découvrir la vie qu’il mérite.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇫🇷Cholet
Shelter
SPA Cholet
Living with HOFFNUNG
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by SPA Cholet · CholetLearn about Beagle →

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing HOFFNUNG home

What you'll need for HOFFNUNG in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About HOFFNUNG

What life with HOFFNUNG looks like

HOFFNUNG is a adult beagle dog waiting at SPA Cholet in Cholet.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Cholet, France — browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting HOFFNUNG, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about HOFFNUNG?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Cholet handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw HOFFNUNG on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt HOFFNUNG if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Cholet will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is HOFFNUNG already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if HOFFNUNG isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPA Cholet early rather than rehoming privately; they know HOFFNUNG and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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