Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt NEO

Male · Adult · 10 years

Neo returned from adoption because he didn't get along with the cat at the shelter ... he can be social but we prefer to send him away without another cat for his peace of mind. In ancient Greek, "neo" means "new" or "newborn." It's time, therefore, to give him a new chance. He loves lots of affection and purrs under any and all caresses. So one can speak of a positive evolution for him.

Read original (fr)

Néo est revenu d'adoption, car il ne s'entendait pas avec le chat du foyer ....il peut être sociable mais nous préférons le faire partir sans autre chat pour sa tranquillité. En grec ancien néo signifie "neuf" ou "nouveau". C'est le moment donc de lui donner une nouvelle chance. Il aime beaucoup les caresses et ronronne à qui mieux mieux sous celles-ci. On peut donc parler pour lui d'une évolution positive.

Size
—
Age
Adult · 10 years
Location
🇫🇷Ales
Shelter
Vallerargues)
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Vallerargues) · Ales
More cats in Ales →More cats in France →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing NEO home

What you'll need for NEO in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

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

    View on Amazon→
    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

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

    View on Amazon→
    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

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

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

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

    View on Amazon→
    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

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

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About NEO

What life with NEO looks like

NEO is a adult cat waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.

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 France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Ales, France — browse more cats in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting NEO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about NEO?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Vallerargues) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw NEO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt NEO if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Vallerargues) 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 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 NEO 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 Vallerargues) early rather than rehoming privately; they know NEO 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 (FR). 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.
You might also like

More from Vallerargues)

HARRY, male mixed breed for adoption at Vallerargues), Ales
Male
Map

HARRY

🇫🇷Ales, France

SYRIUS, male 4yo Doberman for adoption at Vallerargues), Ales
Male
Map

SYRIUS

4 years

Doberman

🇫🇷Ales, France

vanille, female senior mixed breed for adoption at Vallerargues), Ales
Female
Map

vanille

9 years

🇫🇷Ales, France

Similar animals

More cats looking for a home

Savane, female young mixed breed for adoption at SPA Plouhinec, Plouhinec
Female
Map

Savane

1 year

🇫🇷Plouhinec, France

Wally, male 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Plouhinec, Plouhinec
Male
Map

Wally

4 years

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Plouhinec, France

Sawyer, female 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Plouhinec, Plouhinec
Female
Map

Sawyer

6 years

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Plouhinec, France

Maïs, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Plouhinec, Plouhinec
Male
Map

Maïs

11 years

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Plouhinec, France

Scott, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SPA Plouhinec, Plouhinec
Male
Map

Scott

10 years

Mixed Breed

🇫🇷Plouhinec, France

Pélican, male 4yo mixed breed for adoption at SPA Plouhinec, Plouhinec
Male
Map

Pélican

4 years

🇫🇷Plouhinec, France

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →