Monty finds a Sanctuary
Monty Healing
Monty is a brilliant dog. He was rescued last year from a shelter in Baltimore, MD. He’s a 6 year old pit-mix, beautiful sandy blonde with a black mask. He was rescued from a life on a chain in a backyard somewhere in the city, but not thought to have been a fighting dog. He bears the scars of his former neglect, including a long, snaking scar down the middle of his back. (No one knows for certain what its from – the latest theory, is acid!!) His disposition belies his past. He is a confident, mostly happy dog who enjoys lots of exercise. He can even run on a treadmill!
Due to some extreme, sudden economic reasons, Monty’s owner must vacate her home and cannot bring Monty with her. She thought he would be euthanized if he went to a shelter. She feared nobody would want a 6 year old Pit with a huge scar down his back.
Sweet Monty
But he is very smart, eager to please, easy to train, and has come so far since rescue. When FOAR heard about Monty from his owner, we stepped in and were able to get Monty a wonderful home with Eric Bellows at Train of Thought in upstate New York. Eric is an incredible trainer and animal humanitarian. Eric is willing to keep Monty for life if need be, and Monty will NEVER EVER be on a chain or left alone for children to pick on-ever again.
FOLLOW UP LETTER FROM MONTY:
Ladies of FOAR,
I can not truly express my gratitude to you, your shelter, and especially Ilse, for all of the hard-work and generosity that you have shown to me and my wonderful dog, Monty. (I truly hope that you get to go and see him at Eric’s… he’s such a special dog!!) I am so humbled that anyone would just give so openly and without reservation. Thank you a million times over! Monty truly deserves another chance and thanks to you ladies, he’s got the best chance!
I had told Ilse that my birthday is June 2nd. On my birthday, since its halfway through the year, I re-evalutate my new year’s resolution and often make “Colleen’s New Year’s resolutions.” I was walking Monty one evening by the water at my complex and I was looking for fireflies. I keep trying so hard to look specifically for them, knowing there are plenty around. Have you ever tried to look for fireflies? I mean, really concentrate on it? It doesn’t work. But, if you soften your eyes and widen your gaze, you will see tons! With their strange beauty and magic, just dancing in the twilight. I thought it was a good metaphor for where I was in my life. I was trying to see the good things — the beauty, the magic — straining to see it and I just couldn’t. I realized that I needed to soften my gaze, relax and the fireflies would appear!
Thank you so much for being my fireflies! I feel like I can barely sleep at night its so bright!
Forever in your debt,
Colleen and Monty
