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Neo &#8211

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Neo Our tomcat Neo came to us in March 2012 when he was just over a year old. We adopted him from the animal shelter and he was so shy that he didn't dare approach us for many days. After we were allowed to pet him for the first time, the ice was broken and he became an extremely people-oriented, affectionate tomcat who also enjoyed his free roaming in the fields and woods behind our house. He got along well with Betty, our other cat, after initial skepticism. Then we moved in September 2017, and for Neo it was dreadful that he could no longer go out, so he cried pitifully all night long and moaned. Therefore, after about two weeks we took pity on them and let both cats out again. We knew this was very risky and actually too early. At that time, however, our cat flap had not yet been installed, so the cats were always let in and out through the terrace door, which worked quite well. But then Betty did not come home. She was missing for nine whole days and we were sick with worry. We searched everywhere, asked around in the neighborhood and put up lost posters. Suddenly she was back one evening in front of the door. It seemed she had been trapped somewhere. She was fine, just quite scared. However, the joy did not last long, because only five days later, the day before the fourth birthday of our twins, Neo did not return home. Again we started our search, but unlike Betty, Neo was not registered with TASSO. I felt terrible guilt for not having done this long ago. Due to the moving chaos, I couldn't find the vaccination record with the microchip number. Our veterinarian couldn't help us either. A few days later I found the record, registered Neo and reported him missing. All searching was in vain. No one had seen him since that evening. The grief over him was endless and we missed Neo terribly.

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Neo Unser Kater Neo kam im März 2012 zu uns, als er knapp ein Jahr alt war. Wir haben ihn aus dem Tierheim geholt und er war so scheu, dass er sich erst nach vielen Tagen zu uns getraut hat. Nachdem wir ihn das erste Mal streicheln durften, war das Eis gebrochen und er war ein wahnsinnig menschenbezogener, verschmuster Kater, der aber auch seine Freigänge auf den Feldern und im Wald hinter unserem Haus genoss. Auch mit Betty, unserer anderen Katze, kam er nach anfänglicher Skepsis Bettys gut aus. Dann zogen wir im September 2017 um und für Neo war es fürchterlich, dass er nicht mehr raus durfte, sodass er nächtelang kläglich maunzte und jammerte. Darum hatten wir nach etwa zwei Wochen ein Einsehen und ließen beide Katzen raus. Uns war klar, dass das sehr riskant und eigentlich viel zu früh war. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt war unsere Katzenklappe allerdings noch nicht eingebaut, weshalb die Katzen immer zur Terrassentür rein- und rausgelassen wurden, was ganz gut klappte. Doch dann kam Betty nicht nach Hause. Ganze neun Tage war sie verschwunden und wir waren krank vor Sorge. Wir suchten sie überall, fragten in der Nachbarschaft herum und hängten Suchzettel auf. Plötzlich stand sie dann eines Abends wieder vor der Tür. Scheinbar war sie irgendwo eingesperrt gewesen. Ihr ging es gut, sie war nur recht ängstlich. Doch die Freude währte nicht lange, denn nur fünf Tage später, am Vorabend des vierten Geburtstags unserer Zwillinge, kam Neo nicht mehr heim. Auch hier begannen wir mit unserer Suche, doch anders als Betty war Neo nicht bei TASSO registriert. Ich machte mir die größten Vorwürfe, dies nicht längst getan zu haben. Durch das Umzugschaos fand ich den Impfausweis mit der Transpondernummer nicht. Auch unser Tierarzt konnte uns nicht weiterhelfen. Erst Tage später fand ich den Ausweis, registrierte Neo und meldete ihn als vermisst. Alles Suchen blieb vergeblich. Niemand hatte ihn seit diesem Abend gesehen. Die Trauer um ihn war unendlich und wir vermissten Neo schrecklich.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierhilfe Weidenberg
Living with Neo &#8211
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierhilfe Weidenberg · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

About Neo &#8211

What life with Neo &#8211 looks like

Neo &#8211 is a small senior mixed breed animal waiting at Tierhilfe Weidenberg in Germany.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Neo &#8211 far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇩🇪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 Neo &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Neo &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierhilfe Weidenberg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Neo &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Neo &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierhilfe Weidenberg 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 Neo &#8211 already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals 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 Neo &#8211 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 Tierhilfe Weidenberg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Neo &#8211 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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