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Hugo

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 6 years

Hugo is a gentle and extremely friendly soul. He was rescued from a chain in Bulgaria, where his former owner treated him very poorly. Hugo was also bitten by other dogs on the chain. The emotional and physical wounds have now healed and Hugo has thankfully not lost his kindness. He has a calm disposition and is friendly to everyone. He is compatible with dogs and cats and is currently still in Bulgaria with a friendly German animal rights activist who rescued him. Hugo is around 4-5 years old. His injuries were treated at a veterinary clinic and he is of course now vaccinated and chipped. If you are interested in Hugo, please contact Ms. Peil directly at the number: . She can also be reached via WhatsApp. Characteristics: gentlevery people-orientedgiven up

FR·Show original

Hugo ist eine sanfteund überaus freundliche Seele. Er wurde in Bulgarien von der Kette gerettet, sein ehemaliger Besitzer hat ihn sehr schlecht behandelt. Hugo wurde zudem noch von anderen Hunden an der Kette verbissen. Die seelischen und körperlichen Wunden sind mittlerweile verheilt und Hugo hat Gott sei Dank seine Liebenswürdigkeit nicht verloren. Er hat ein ruhiges Gemüt und ist freundlich zu Jedem. Er ist mit Hunden und auch mit Katzen verträglich und ist derzeit noch in Bulgarien bei einer befreundeten deutschen Tierschützerin, die ihn gerettet hat. Hugo ist ca 4-5 Jahre alt. Seine Verletzungen wurden in einer Tierklinik behandelt und er ist selbstverständlich jetzt geimpft und gechipt. Bei Interesse an Hugo bitte Frau Peil direkt kontaktieren unter der Nummer: . Sie ist auch über WhatsApp zu erreichen. Eigenschaften: liebruhigsehr menschenbezogenwurde abgegeben

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Tiere kennen keine Grenzen / Animaux sans frontière
Living with Hugo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Tiere kennen keine Grenzen / Animaux sans frontière · FranceLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Hugo home

What you'll need for Hugo 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

    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 an adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tiere kennen keine Grenzen / Animaux sans frontière in France.

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. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

France, France — browse more dogs in France.

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. Tiere kennen keine Grenzen / Animaux sans frontière 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 — Tiere kennen keine Grenzen / Animaux sans frontière 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. 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 Tiere kennen keine Grenzen / Animaux sans frontière 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 (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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