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Monty

Mixed Breed · Male

Always happy to help sort donations ;-) With Monty, the saying "give up on someone too soon and they'll live longer" proves itself once again! Truly incredible, that guy :-)... "Monty is doing well, he's happy, his problem with his leg hasn't changed and feels 'healthy' enough for now. Only when it rains or when he walks faster does he limp. I think he's a romantic... He loves to stroll in the garden and sniff the little flowers, and he's a bit shy around female dogs ;-). " Monty enjoys his new life a little more every day! His fears have become fewer, and he keeps gaining more trust. He feels comfortable, has a good appetite, and lo-o-oves his snacks. And after every meal he takes a nap, which is his little ritual. Osteosarcoma, very advanced, with tumors already in the lungs, according to the German veterinarians. Immediate euthanasia was recommended because the cancer had already spread massively into the right hind leg. The vet was visibly shocked, almost speechless at the condition of the leg. We then faced the difficult decision of letting Monty go, but we wanted to leave no stone unturned in giving him a little more time. Yet before such a decision is made, we really had to clarify everything and be sure we were making the right decision for Monty. So in a brief phone call, we discussed the medication given so far; it was significantly increased, and an appointment for a detailed consultation was arranged for the day after tomorrow. Everything was discussed thoroughly, and since the increase in pain medication brought a clear improvement in his quality of life, we didn't have to deliberate long. Because he is being cared for and monitored so well by Mara and Paul, we can take this path with a clear conscience and needn't worry that Monty is in pain that might go unnoticed. Monty shows that he wants to live, that he doesn't want to give up what he has now and wants to keep enjoying it! He is being spoiled, gets tasty food and snacks, and has it warm on his soft blankets. There are people who take good care of him, watch his condition, and truly do everything so he can still have a pleasant time. When he wants to go out, he lets us know, dutifully does his business, and makes his rounds. Since Monty has been getting significantly more pain medication, he has literally blossomed and is moving around more briskly.

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Hilft immer gerne mit beim Sachspenden sortieren ;-) Bei Monty bewahrheitet sich mal wieder das Sprichwort "totgesagte leben länger"! Schon unglaublich, der Kerl :-)... "Monty geht es gut, er ist glücklich, sein Problem mit dem Bein hat sich nicht verändert und fühlt sich soweit "gesund" an. Nur wenn es regnet oder er schneller läuft, humpelt er. Ich denke, er ist ein Romantiker... Er geht so gerne im Garten spazieren und schnuppert an den Blümchen, auch ist er etwas schüchtern Hundemädchen gegenüber ;-). " Monty genießt sein neues Leben jeden Tag ein Stück mehr! Seine Ängste sind weniger geworden, er fasst immer mehr Vertrauen. Er fühlt sich wohl, hat guten Appetit und liiiieeebt seine Snacks. Und nach jeder Mahlzeit macht er ein Nickerchen, das ist sein kleines Ritual. Osteosarkom, sehr weit fortgeschritten und bereits Tumore in der Lunge, Aussage der deutschen Tierärzte. Es wurde zur sofortigen Euthanasie geraten, weil der Krebs sich bereits massiv im rechten Hinterbein ausgebreitet hat. Der Tierarzt war sichtlich schockiert, schon fast fassungslos über den Zustand des Beines. Nun standen wir vor der schweren Entscheidung Monty einschlafen zu lassen, wollten aber nichts unversucht lassen ihm noch ein wenig Zeit zu verschaffen. Aber bevor eine solche Entscheidung getroffen wird, mussten wir wirklich alles abklären und sicher sein, auch die richtige Entscheidung für Monty zu treffen. Also wurde in einem kurzen Telefonat die bis dahin verabreichte Medikation besprochen, diese wurde deutlich erhöht und für den übernächsten Tag ein Termin für ein ausführliches Gespräch vereinbart. Es wurde alles genau besprochen und da die Erhöhung vom Schmerzmittel eine deutliche Verbesserung seiner Lebensqualität gebracht hat, mussten wir nicht lange überlegen. Da er bei Mara und Paul bestens betreut und überwacht wird, können wir ruhigen Gewissens diesen Weg gehen und müssen keine Angst haben, dass Monty Schmerzen hat, die vielleicht nicht bemerkt werden. Monty zeigt, dass er leben möchte, dass er das, was er gerade hat, nicht aufgeben und noch genießen will! Er wird verwöhnt, bekommt leckeres Futter und Snacks, hat es warm auf seinen weichen Decken. Da sind Menschen die sich gut um ihn kümmern, seinen Zustand beobachten und wirklich alles tun, damit er noch eine schöne Zeit hat. Wenn er raus möchte, dann meldet er sich, verrichtet brav seine Geschäfte und dreht seine Runden. Seit Monty deutlich mehr Schmerzmittel bekommt, ist er regelrecht aufgeblüht und flotter unterwegs

Size

Medium

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Fellchen in Not e.V.

Living with Monty

✓Neutered

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Listed 1 month ago

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About Monty

What life with Monty looks like

Monty is a medium-sized mixed breed dog waiting at Fellchen in Not e.V. in Germany.

A dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Monty, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Monty?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Fellchen in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Monty on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Monty if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Fellchen in Not e.V. whether they will for Monty, what they require (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 Monty already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Fellchen in Not e.V. lists Monty as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Fellchen in Not e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Monty isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Fellchen in Not e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Monty 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.