Senior Rescue Dog Has Spent All His Life Giving Love to People Who Keep Leaving Him

Monty is a small, senior Rat Terrier mix who has spent more than a decade giving loyalty to people who ultimately returned him. According to the rescue’s post, he was first adopted in 2014, returned, adopted again in 2015, and then dropped off at a crowded Florida shelter eleven years later. The video of his arrival was shared by @truefaithfulpetrescuemission and has drawn widespread attention. In the clip Monty appears confused and anxious when he first arrives, sitting on a cushion with his ears pinned and large, searching eyes. Slowly, after a volunteer offers a hand, he moves closer, sniffs, wags his tail, and relaxes as he receives gentle scratches—small moments that show how ready he is to trust again. Rescuers say they pulled Monty out of a difficult situation and brought him in for a full veterinary workup. He arrived with extensive dental problems and skin irritation; the team reported those conditions are consistent with long-term neglect and that he will require medical care. The rescue estimates they need to raise $1,000 to cover his mounting bills. The post struck a chord online, racking up more than 5.7K likes and prompting thousands of people to respond, express shock that anyone would return a pet after so many years, and admire the hope in Monty’s eyes. Supporters have been sharing his story and offering encouragement to the rescue team. Monty is now in the care of the sanctuary and is ready to leave his rocky past behind; the rescue is working to treat his medical needs and find him a permanent home. People who want to help can follow and share the rescue’s post at @truefaithfulpetrescuemission and consider contributing toward the fundraiser the group says is needed to cover his veterinary expenses.