How do I contact the shelter about Hugo?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fundacja Puszatek 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 — Fundacja Puszatek 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 Fundacja Puszatek 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 (PL). 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

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 8 months

Hugo is about 8 years old… and six of those years were spent in an animal shelter. He arrived there with his brother after an intervention due to poor conditions on the land of Gmina Maków. The beginnings were very difficult; the boys were unfamiliar with good human contact, they were afraid of people and the world. Their socialization required a great deal of time, patience, and effort. Today, they are already quite different dogs. Hugo is more cautious among his brothers. He observes new people from a distance and needs time to trust. But once he gets to know a person… he comes running for a pat and affection. His heart can also be won over with treats. In interactions with other dogs, he can be unsure, and then he might bark. He loves peaceful walks in the forest the most. He slowly walks from bush to bush, exploring the world with his nose. His front legs bear the marks of old fractures, so he has trouble with faster running, but it doesn’t take away from his joy in life at all. Hugo is exceptional with his striped markings and smooth coat. He is a dog who most needs peace, safety, and a patient human. We are looking for a home full of warmth and love for him, a place where he will finally feel that he truly belongs to a family.

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HUGO ma około 8 lat… a aż sześć z nich spędził w schronisku. Trafił tam razem ze swoim bratem po interwencyjnym odebraniu ze złych warunków z terenu Gmina Maków. Początki były bardzo trudne, chłopaki nie znali dobrego kontaktu z człowiekiem, bali się ludzi i świata. Ich socjalizacja wymagała ogromu czasu, cierpliwości i pracy. Dziś to już zupełnie inne psy. HUGO jest bardziej ostrożnym z braci. Nowe osoby obserwuje z dystansu i potrzebuje chwili, by zaufać. Ale kiedy już pozna człowieka… sam przychodzi po głaski i czułość. Do jego serca można też trafić przez smaczki. W kontaktach z innymi psami bywa niepewny, wtedy zdarza mu się szczekać. Najbardziej kocha spokojne spacery po lesie. Powoli spaceruje od krzaczka do krzaczka, poznając świat swoim noskiem. Jego przednie łapki noszą ślady starych złamań, dlatego ma trudności z szybszym bieganiem, ale wcale nie odbiera mu to radości życia. HUGO zachwyca wyjątkowym pręgowanym umaszczeniem i gładką sierścią. Jest psem, który najbardziej potrzebuje spokoju, bezpieczeństwa i cierpliwego człowieka. Szukamy dla niego domu pełnego ciepła i miłości. Miejsca, w którym w końcu poczuje, że naprawdę należy do rodziny.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 8 months

Location

🇵🇱Warszawa

Shelter

Fundacja Puszatek

Living with Hugo

✕Good with dogs

Cared for by Fundacja Puszatek · Warszawa Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Hugo home

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About Hugo

What life with Hugo looks like

Hugo is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacja Puszatek in Warszawa.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇱Adopting from Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

Warszawa, Poland — browse more dogs in Poland.

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. Fundacja Puszatek 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 — Fundacja Puszatek 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 Fundacja Puszatek 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 (PL). 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.