“[He] just wants a nice couch and a warm heart to love him for his last few years” 🥺

At 11 years old, Monty has spent most of his life in the shelter. He first arrived in 2014 as a young puppy, after being surrendered alongside his brother and best friend, Phoenix. Despite the circumstances, Monty and Phoenix made the most of their time together in the shelter.

“[Their] favorite game to play is splashing around in the pool and then [chasing] each other into the grassy area and [rolling] around in the dirt, then [jumping] back into the pool,” KCHS wrote on Facebook.

Shortly after their arrival, Monty received a promising adoption application. He soon went off to his new home, excited to have a family. But sadly, after just two years of family life, Monty returned to the shelter at 4 years old.

By the time he returned, Phoenix had already found his own forever home, and Monty’s youthful exuberance had dwindled. The once-playful puppy was now a timid adult — but his friends at KCHS still had hope for him.

“[He is] a little shy at first as you can tell from [his] picture,” KCHS wrote on Facebook. “If you let [him] get to know you, [he] will be your best friend and loyal. Come visit [him] and please have some patience, [he is] a really good boy.”

Nearly seven years have passed, and Monty’s still in the shelter waiting for his perfect family. The shelter’s staff, who’ve all fallen in love with Monty, can’t understand why nobody would want such a sweet boy.

“He has a very laid-back personality; always has,” KCHS’s director, Makenzie, told The Dodo. “He hasn’t changed much since he’s been with us.”

While his personality has stayed consistent, the only thing that’s changed about Monty since returning to the shelter is the color of his fur. Monty’s black fur has become more speckled with grey as the years have passed — a physical representation of just how long he’s waited for a home.

Sadly, since Monty’s return, he’s become more anxious around other animals, creating a rather lonely experience for the longtime shelter dog.

“He has never had [other] friends here at the shelter,” Mackenzie said.

While Monty’s anxiety has affected his ability to make animal friends, it hasn’t stopped him from enjoying life. The senior dog has reconnected with his youthful spirit and can easily tap into his puppy-like playfulness whenever his favorite humans are around.

“Monty may be old [in] years, but he is still a puppy at heart,” Makenzie said. “He loves to be dressed up in sweaters and tutus, and he also loves his [pajamas].”

Due to his anxiety, the folks at KCHS determined that his future home should be one without other animals or children. But despite these limitations, staff members are confident that Monty would make the perfect pet for someone.

“Although he doesn’t get along with other animals or children, he is the sweetest soul you would ever meet,” Makenzie said. “He does still love to go on his daily walks, but he hangs out for [the] majority of his day and has major puppy-dog eyes for anybody who looks at him.”

The staff at KCHS have spent years getting to know all of Monty’s quirks, likes and dislikes. They’ve each fallen in love with Monty and see his potential to complete someone’s family. Now, all there’s left to do is find the adorable boy his perfect match while he still has time.

“Monty is a very sweet boy who just wants a nice couch and a warm heart to love him for his last few years,” Makenzie said. “He is in very good health for being 11 years old and has quite a few years left in him.”

To inquire about adopting Monty, you can email Kathleen C. Cailloux Humane Society of Kerrville at [email protected] or call (830) 367-7722.

To help pets like Monty get the care they need, you can donate to Kathleen C. Cailloux Humane Society of Kerrville here.