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Hugo

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Border Collie Hugo is a playful, intelligent, and wonderfully unique 4-year-old, with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. If you think you know Collies, Hugo is here to surprise you in all the best ways... he’s much more about garden games, enrichment, and quality time with his people than going on big adventures! This clever boy loves activities that tap into his natural herding instincts, especially sheep ball, flirt pole, pattern games, and anything involving his toy box. Always ready for fun, Hugo will happily zoom around the garden, show off his tricks, and keep you entertained with his playful charm. Many of Hugo's previous applicants want a Collie to take on hill walks and hikes, however Hugo isn't this kind of Collie! While walks and open spaces can feel a little daunting for Hugo, he’s happiest enjoying his familiar garden space. Friendly with people and happy to greet polite dogs out and about, Hugo absolutely loves playing with other dogs too, sometimes so much that he doesn’t quite know when to stop! Because of this, he could potentially live with the right calm and tolerant dog companion who enjoys playful company. When it comes to walks, Hugo isn’t always comfortable joining in due to his worries around open spaces. The good news is that Hugo can happily be left for short periods, meaning his new family can still enjoy walkies with their other dog while Hugo relaxes safely at home. Hugo is housetrained, already knows lots of tricks, and is eager to keep learning with experienced owners who can continue building his confidence through positive training and enrichment. Hugo is looking for a quiet home with children aged 16+ where he can truly thrive. In return, he’ll offer endless affection, loyalty, and plenty of laughs along the way.. AWE licence number 13090 by West Lothian Council.

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Lifespan

typically 12+ years

Shedding

Medium length with moderate shedding

How our rehoming process works

  1. 1

    Create an account and fill out our application form

    In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.

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    Choose a rehoming centre

    We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you...
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    We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.

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    We’ll review your application

    We’ll review your application against the dogs in our care at your chosen centre. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If we don’t hear back from you, we will close your application for now, and you can reapply when you’re ready. 

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    We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match

    If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by...
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    If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by calling us on 0303 003 0000 or visiting your local rehoming centre.

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    When we find a match, we’ll invite you to meet them

    If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre. Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance...
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    If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre. 

    Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance to build a bond before making a commitment to give them a new home. By taking some time at the beginning to make sure everyone’s comfortable, an adoption is more likely to be successful. 

    We may also arrange a home visit with you, to see how your house will be set up and check that the garden (if you have one) is secure. This may not be necessary, though, especially if you’ve adopted from us before. Where you already have dogs, we may accept a reference from your vet as an alternative.

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    If we haven’t found the right match, we’ll continue the search together

    If we haven’t found the right dog for you within three months, we’ll let you know your application is closed. We’ll invite you to apply again so we have up-to-date information about you, and we’ll keep looking.

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    We’ll support you to embark on a new life with your dog

    When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away. With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and...
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    When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away. 

    With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.

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Location

West Calder (Edinburgh)BentyheadWest CalderWest LothianEH55 8LE
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