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Adopt Hugo

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 8 years

Hugo (current internal nickname "Kontrolletti" 😀, born 2018) came to us due to a move. We are already his third owner and now want to help him find a permanent home. However, it wouldn’t be as interesting if it were easy… With his first owners, there was a lack of care and introduction to everyday situations. In his subsequent home, the owners’ hearts were in the right place, but they lacked the knowledge of how to work with such a dog. As a result, Hugo became a dog who received the wrong kind of reinforcement in inappropriate situations. He shows uncertainties in many areas and has never felt that humans are capable of handling such things for him. No, Hugo is currently learning with great surprise that we two-legged creatures (to put it bluntly) are even capable of going to the bathroom on our own. He needs time with strangers and generally reacts with more mistrust towards men.

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Hugo (derzeitiger interner Spitzname ” Kontrolletti” 😀 , geb. 2018) kam durch Umzug ins Heim. Wir sind bereits sein dritter Besitzer und möchten nun den Weg ebnen, dass er ein endgültiges Zuhause findet. Allerdings wäre es ja langweilig, wenns leicht wäre…. Bei seinen ersten Besitzern mangelte es wohl an Fürsorge und an das Heranführen an Alltagssituationen. In seinem darauffolgenden Zuhause, war das Herz der Menschen zwar am richtigen Fleck, aber das Wissen, wie man mit solch einem Hund “arbeitet” war nicht gegeben. Und so wurde aus Hugo ein Hund, der in falschen Situationen falsche Bestätigung bekam. In vielen Dingen zeigt er Unsicherheiten und bisher hatte er nie das Gefühl, dass Menschen in der Lage sind, so etwas für ihn zu bewältigen. Nein, Hugo lernt gerade voller Erstaunen, dass wir Zweibeiner (überspitzt gesagt) sogar in der Lage sind, alleine auf Toilette zu gehen. Mit Fremdpersonen braucht er Zeit, er reagiert bei Männern grundsätzlich mit mehr Mißtrauen.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Baden-Baden
Shelter
Tierheim Baden-Baden
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Bringing Hugo home

What you'll need for Hugo in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Hugo

What life with Hugo looks like

Hugo is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇩🇪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.

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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. Tierheim Baden-Baden 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 Baden-Baden 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 cats 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 Baden-Baden 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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