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Monty

Mixed Breed · Male

Monty, a 3-year-old male, has been living with his current family since he was 6 months old. Due to personal changes, his family is now looking for a new home for him. We are looking for a loving, quiet, and experienced home for this special dog with people who are willing to give him security, patience, and understanding. Monty often shows fear when outside, and many external stimuli can unsettle him, so he needs a quiet environment and people who do not overwhelm him. Long, relaxed walks without many external stimuli are among the things that bring him great joy. Inside, Monty shows a different side: Here he is confident, sometimes a little "big bully", playful and very people-oriented. He loves cuddles and enjoys the closeness to his reference persons. He especially likes playing ball and has a lot of fun with joint activities. He also enjoys driving in the car and is therefore a great companion even on longer routes. Even with new visitors, he initially shows his uncertainty: Unfamiliar people are initially greeted with barking and critical eyes. However, if you give him time and let him come at his own pace, he usually opens up after 2-3 visits. He remembers people and then enjoys it all the more when familiar visitors come back - often with a very enthusiastic welcome. Monty currently lives with a second dog and plays a lot with him. A confident dog companion could give him orientation and help him settle in his new home, but he would also be happy as a single prince. Monty also brings up issues that need to be worked on: He sometimes shows resource defense and reacts to unfamiliar noises in the house (apartment building) with barking. Therefore, we are looking for people who understand his needs, respect his boundaries, and are willing to continue working with him patiently, lovingly, and fairly. A quiet household without small children and preferably without a lot of hustle and bustle is desired. People with dog experience who give a sensitive dog the time to build trust would be ideal. Whoever wins Monty's trust will get a loyal, affectionate companion with a big heart. He is a dog who does not immediately show his innermost self to everyone - but whoever takes the time will be rewarded with a very special bond.

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Monty sucht eine neue Familie – Text und Bilder stammen vom aktuellen Besitzer: Monty ist ein 3-jähriger Rüde, der seit seinem 6. Lebensmonat in seiner jetzigen Familie lebt. Aufgrund persönlicher Veränderungen muss seine Familie ein neues Zuhause für ihn suchen. Für diesen besonderen Hund wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles, ruhiges und erfahrenes Zuhause bei Menschen, die bereit sind, ihm Sicherheit, Geduld und Verständnis zu geben. Draußen zeigt sich Monty oft als ängstlicher Hund. Viele Außenreize können ihn verunsichern, deshalb braucht er eine ruhige Umgebung und Menschen, die ihn nicht überfordern. Lange, entspannte Spaziergänge ohne viele Außenreize gehören zu den Dingen, die ihm große Freude bereiten. Im Haus zeigt Monty eine ganz andere Seite: Hier ist er selbstbewusst, manchmal ein kleiner „großer Macker“, verspielt und sehr menschenbezogen. Er liebt Kuscheleinheiten und genießt die Nähe zu seinen Bezugspersonen. Besonders gerne spielt er Ball und hat viel Freude an gemeinsamen Aktivitäten. Auch Auto fahren tut er mit Freude und ist daher ein super Begleiter auch auf längeren Strecken. Auch bei neuen Besuchern zeigt sich zunächst seine Unsicherheit: Unbekannte Menschen werden im ersten Moment gerne verbellt und kritisch beäugt. Gibt man ihm jedoch Zeit und lässt ihn in seinem Tempo ankommen, taut er meist nach 2–3 Besuchen auf. Er merkt sich Menschen und freut sich dann umso mehr, wenn vertraute Besucher wiederkommen – oft mit einer sehr überschwänglichen Begrüßung. Aktuell lebt Monty mit einem zweiten Hund zusammen und spielt viel mit ihm. Ein souveräner Hundekumpel könnte ihm Orientierung geben und ihm helfen, sich in seinem neuen Zuhause einzuleben aber auch als Einzelprinz würde er sicher Freude haben. Monty bringt auch Themen mit an denen gearbeitet werden sollte: Er zeigt zum Teil Ressourcenverteidigung und reagiert im Haus ( Mehrfamilienhaus) auf ungewohnte Geräusche häufig mit Bellen. Daher wünschen wir uns Menschen, die seine Bedürfnisse verstehen, seine Grenzen respektieren und bereit sind, weiterhin geduldig, liebevoll und fair mit ihm zu arbeiten. Gesucht wird ein ruhiger Haushalt ohne kleine Kinder und möglichst ohne viel Trubel. Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung, die einem sensiblen Hund die Zeit geben, Vertrauen aufzubauen, wären ideal. Wer Montys Vertrauen gewinnt, bekommt einen treuen, verschmusten und loyalen Begleiter mit einem großen Herzen. Er ist ein Hund, der nicht jedem sofort sein Innerstes zeigt – aber wer sich die Zeit nimmt, wird mit einer ganz besonderen Bindung belohnt.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Hemer
Shelter
Friends for Life Germany e.V.
Living with Monty
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Friends for Life Germany e.V. · HemerLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Monty home

What you'll need for Monty in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Monty

What life with Monty looks like

Monty is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Friends for Life Germany e.V. in Hemer.

An adult 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Monty, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Monty?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Friends for Life Germany 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?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Friends for Life Germany e.V. 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 Monty 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 Monty 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 Friends for Life Germany e.V. 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.
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