Monty's Long Wait for a Forever Home

For some pets, the path to a permanent home is quick and short while for others like Monty's completion of his journey takes years. Monty however has spent seven long years in kennels waiting for that person to come through the door and take him home with them. But Monty is still waiting, even as friendly and loving natured as he may be.

A Testimony of Strength — If She Can Do It, So Can You

Monty's story serves as a solemn reminder of some the difficulties that many other animals may also be facing in various shelters. For all those years without a family Monty had only one hope: to simply find someone who will run with him, and after every passing year this chance has decreased instead of increased he remained in his kennel dreaming about that sweet call "home. With a wagging tail and hopeful eyes, he'll politely greet visitors – only to see the adoption applications trickle in at an almost impossibly slow pace.

Why Does This Happen?

There are a lot of reasons why certain animals linger in the shelter for longer periods. That maybe they are older, of a certain breed that is commonly less adoptable in our area or just getting passed by for more youthful and spry pets. Sadly Monty is not alone in his case, as pet adoptions go. The many people who might want to adopt him may be unaware of the tremendous virtues Monty has developed during those long years.

The Importance of Adoption

Bringing home a pet is the biggest life change for all involved — including, of course, the animals in search of love. All adoptions are not made equally, but they certainly bond better than a life sentence. In adopting pets like Monty, you are saving a life of your own.

A Call to Action

While Monty patiently waits for his new furever family to find him, we ask that you share this post! Admittedly, no judgement being passed here if you purchased a dog from reputable breeder (well actually maybe some slight judging perhaps), but also consider your local shelters and think about sharing Monty's story to help spread the message of how much joy adopting a rescue animal can bring. Just remember, every pet is a family member that deserves to be loved and special pets like these may be just the best choice for you!

Monty and others like him deserve the forever homes they long for — let's help them get there, together. A unique bond that requires patience and a big heart to raise!