How do I contact the shelter about Hugo?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Herne-Wanne 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 — Tierheim Herne-Wanne 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 Tierheim Herne-Wanne 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 (DE). 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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Hugo

Golden Retriever · Male · Adult · 4 years

Golden Retriever fans, take note: Hugo is waiting for a new home with us! Hugo is a cheerful, playful and extremely lovable male who is simply thrilled when you come to him and say "hello." He can get a bit over-excited - because Hugo is a strong guy who likes to show his joy with full body effort. However, Hugo is a cool guy who quickly brings good mood with his funny nature. He is familiar with life in a family and children are also familiar to him. In addition, Hugo can be left alone after appropriate acclimatization. In principle, he brings many beautiful qualities of a family dog. Unfortunately, the living conditions of his previous family have changed, so Hugo had to leave his home and is now waiting for his new family with us. For Hugo, we are looking for people who enjoy an active, cheerful Golden Retriever and are not easily disturbed by his sometimes a bit stormy nature. Hugo is strong and brings a lot of strength - his new family should know that and be able to deal with him accordingly. Hugo is a great guy with a lot of joie de vivre and a big heart. Now he just needs a suitable home where he can belong again.

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Golden-Retriever-Fans aufgepasst: Hugo wartet bei uns auf ein neues Zuhause! Hugo ist ein fröhlicher, verspielter und ausgesprochen liebenswerter Rüde, der sich einfach riesig freut, wenn man zu ihm kommt und „Hallo“ sagt. Dann kann es schon einmal etwas überschwänglich werden – denn Hugo ist ein kräftiger Kerl, der seine Freude gerne mit vollem Körpereinsatz zeigt. Dabei ist Hugo ein ganz cooler Typ, der mit seiner lustigen Art schnell für gute Laune sorgt. Er kennt das Leben in einer Familie und auch Kinder sind ihm vertraut. Zudem kann Hugo nach entsprechender Eingewöhnung alleine bleiben. Grundsätzlich bringt er also viele schöne Eigenschaften eines Familienhundes mit. Leider haben sich die Lebensumstände seiner bisherigen Familie verändert, sodass Hugo sein Zuhause verlassen musste und nun bei uns auf seine neue Familie wartet. Für Hugo wünschen wir uns Menschen, die Freude an einem aktiven, fröhlichen Golden Retriever haben und sich von seiner manchmal etwas stürmischen Art nicht aus der Ruhe bringen lassen. Hugo ist kräftig und bringt ordentlich Kraft mit – das sollte seine neue Familie wissen und entsprechend mit ihm umgehen können. Hugo ist ein toller Kerl mit viel Lebensfreude und einem großen Herzen. Jetzt fehlt ihm nur noch das passende Zuhause, in dem er wieder richtig dazugehören darf.

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Herne

Shelter

Tierheim Herne-Wanne

Living with Hugo

✕Neutered
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Herne-Wanne · Herne Learn about Golden Retriever →

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Bringing Hugo home

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About Hugo

What life with Hugo looks like

Hugo is a extra-large adult golden retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Herne-Wanne in Herne.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Herne, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierheim Herne-Wanne 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 — Tierheim Herne-Wanne 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 Tierheim Herne-Wanne 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 (DE). 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.