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HUGO CHAO

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

Hugo is an elderly dog who was abandoned because his previous owner could no longer care for him. Hugo is in urgent need of a retirement basket; he is in SOS adoption due to his age and advanced arthritis. Hugo is completely lost at the shelter; he can barely see and hardly hears anymore, and he doesn't understand where he is. He can mingle with calm dogs, and we will avoid younger children. By taking the time not to surprise him, he gradually reveals himself to humans, and he starts to give us a "fête" when he sees us. Come quickly to save this touching little grandpa, so he doesn't spend his remaining days behind bars. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children.

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Hugo est un chien âgé qui a été abandonné car son ancienne propriétaire n'était plus en capacité de s'en occuper. Hugo recherche un panier retraite, il est en SOS adoption du fait de son âge et de son arthrose avancée. Hugo est complètement perdu au refuge, il ne voit pas bien et n'entend quasiment plus, il ne comprend pas où il est. Il peut côtoyer des chiens calmes, nous éviterons les enfants en bas âge. En prenant le temps de ne pas le surprendre, il se révèle peu à peu à l'humain, et commence à nous faire la "fête" lorsqu'il nous voit. Venez vite sauver ce touchant petit papi, pour qu'il ne finisse pas ses jours derrière des barreaux.

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇫🇷Chamarande
Shelter
SPA Chamarande
Living with HUGO CHAO
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Bringing HUGO CHAO home

What you'll need for HUGO CHAO in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About HUGO CHAO

What life with HUGO CHAO looks like

HUGO CHAO is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Chamarande in Chamarande.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting HUGO CHAO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about HUGO CHAO?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Chamarande handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw HUGO CHAO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt HUGO CHAO if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Chamarande 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 HUGO CHAO 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 HUGO CHAO 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 Chamarande early rather than rehoming privately; they know HUGO CHAO 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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