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NOUMEA

Golden Retriever · Female · Senior · 9 years

This sweet, very gentle and sociable little girl has a lot of love to give. She is a bit stressed and will need to join a home where she can benefit from the presence of another dog, which will help her feel reassured and gain confidence. She deserves today to find a warm home, serenity and especially a family that will take care of her.

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Douce, très gentille et sociable, cette adorable louloute a beaucoup d'amour à donner. Elle est un peu stressée et aura besoin de rejoindre un foyer où elle pourra bénéficier de la présence d'un autre chien, qui l'aidera à se sentir rassurée et à prendre confiance. Elle mérite aujourd'hui de retrouver un foyer chaleureux, de la sérénité et surtout une famille qui prendra soin d'elle.

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇫🇷Ales

Shelter

Vallerargues)

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About NOUMEA

What life with NOUMEA looks like

NOUMEA is a senior golden retriever dog waiting at Vallerargues) in Ales.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting NOUMEA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about NOUMEA?: 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 NOUMEA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt NOUMEA 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is NOUMEA 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 NOUMEA 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 NOUMEA 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.