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Hugo

English Bulldog · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

This little face of cuteness is Hugo . Hugo came to us very reluctantly as his owner wasn’t well enough to care for him. This has made Hugo sad and he desperately wants to be back in a home with his own human. Hugo is a 5 year old French Bulldog. He is neutered, chipped & fully up to date with his vaccinations. Hugo is house trained, lead trained & knows many commands. This boy is very clever . Hugo happily travels in the car. Hugo’s perfect home : Hugo loves humans but not so much other dogs. He will need to be an only dog. Hugo has lived in a quiet home with an adult. Although he has had experience of children he hasn’t lived with them so we are looking for either an adults only home or a home with older children. Hugo is not a cat fan so can’t share his home with a cat. Hugo is a dominant little dog and very strong willed, if challenged he can asset himself in the wrong way. He will need adopters who are confident and willing to build a bond with him Hugo is dog reactive with certain other dogs ( we haven't figured out his selection process), when he decides to pull on his lead he is strong. His adopters will need to be able to hold him. If you want to meet Hugo please hop over to our website, read our criteria and then drop us a DM.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

BARK (Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels)

Living with Hugo

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

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About Hugo

What life with Hugo looks like

Hugo is an adult english bulldog dog waiting at BARK (Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels) in United Kingdom.

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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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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. BARK (Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels) 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 — BARK (Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels) 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 BARK (Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels) 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 (EN). 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.