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Hugo

Chihuahua · Male

Hugo finds the world still a bit overwhelming, and you notice this especially when he has to try something new. He's not familiar with leashes: as soon as you put him on one, he freezes in fear. With patience, gentle encouragement, and very small steps, he will slowly learn that walking can actually be quite enjoyable. That's why Hugo is looking for a home with people who want to build up the walking at a relaxed pace. People who give him time to thaw out, provide him with safety, and let him grow at his own pace. With a gentle approach, Hugo will slowly blossom into the sweet dog he already is deep down.

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Hugo vindt de wereld nog een beetje spannend, en dat merk je vooral wanneer hij iets nieuws moet proberen. Een leiband kent hij nog niet goed: zodra je hem aanlijnt, bevriest hij van angst. Met geduld, zachte aanmoediging en heel kleine stapjes zal hij langzaam leren dat wandelen eigenlijk best fijn kan zijn. Daarom zoekt Hugo een thuis bij mensen die het wandelen op een rustig tempo willen opbouwen. Mensen die hem tijd geven om te ontdooien, hem veiligheid bieden en hem laten groeien op zijn eigen ritme. Met een zachte aanpak zal Hugo langzaam openbloeien tot het lieve hondje dat hij diep vanbinnen al is.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇧🇪Schoten
Shelter
Dierenasiel Schoten
Living with Hugo
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Schoten · SchotenLearn about Chihuahua

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Bringing Hugo home

What you'll need for Hugo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Hugo

What life with Hugo looks like

Hugo is a small adult chihuahua dog waiting at Dierenasiel Schoten in Schoten.

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 Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Schoten, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Hugo, answered.

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