Adoption information
About Hugo
Handsome Hugo 😊
This beautiful boy has already shown us what a calm, sweet and well mannered little pup he is. ❤️
Hugo is a Mastiff x Labrador, so adopters need to be prepared for him to grow into a large, strong dog. While he is a gentle little puppy now, the work put into him during these early months will play a huge part in the adult dog he becomes.
He is great with other dogs and has also met cats. He has been respectful and is learning very quickly how to read their boundaries.
Hugo has spent time with children of all ages and has such a lovely, easygoing nature. He enjoys playing and exploring like any puppy, but overall he is a calm, affectionate boy who is switched on and eager to learn.
As with all puppies, he is still very young and will need continued work with toilet training, lead walking, appropriate chewing, boundaries, socialisation and learning how to spend time alone. Puppies don't arrive knowing how to fit perfectly into our lives, and consistency now is what helps create a well rounded adult dog.
Puppy school will be a requirement for his adoption, and we would love to see him continue with obedience training afterwards. At his age he is right in the important socialisation period, so positive exposure to different people, animals, environments, sounds and experiences is incredibly valuable. ❤️
Hugo has had a fantastic start and now we're looking for a family who will continue putting in the work while giving this sweet boy all the love he deserves. 🐾❤️
🏡 HOME REQUIREMENTS
Because he will be a large dog (approx 30kg) we are looking for a home with a secure, grassed yard where he has room to play, explore and stretch his legs.
He must have secure, appropriate height fencing with no gaps or areas he can easily escape from as he grows.
He will also need a proper covered outdoor area such as a patio or pergola that provides protection from the sun and weather. A kennel on its own does not meet this requirement.
He is not suited to a home where she will spend the majority of his life outside. He needs to be included as part of the family, with plenty of interaction, enrichment, training and love.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
*Please only apply if you reside 4hrs from Shepparton
* You will have a list of questions sent that you need to answer and send back.
* (For dog applications) Photos are requested of your yard, the fencing and any undercover shelter areas (patio/pergola) that must be sent through along with answers to questions.
* It’s not first in best dressed and we pride ourselves in finding the perfect family home for the animals in our care and make sure each family finds the perfect animal as well.
* We feed our cats on Lifewise, bags are available to buy from us.
* We also offer a 2 week trial on all animals that are adopted from this rescue organisation, if returned during this time a refund less 10% is given.
* Meet and greets are always taken prior to adoption, on the day if all goes well and you are happy, you can adopt on the spot and take your animal home to begin the next chapter together. We don't offer more than 1 meet and greet.
*All animals listed on our petrescue page are available for adoption until the moment they are removed
*Please be patient. Applications take time to process.
The site is ran by volunteers who also have work commitments and families of their own.
We are a not for profit rescue organisation run in Victoria.
It's all worth it when you are matched with your perfect addition to the family