Guest greybookends Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 It's been less then 2 weeks since a hound that has never been sick or injured a day in his life showed any signs there was something wrong and now he's gone. Just like that! He walked into my house like he owned the place settled right in and never once looked back. There are those that say he was my second foster failure but he wasn't. I asked for him to come here and said right up front he wasn't going anywhere. Monty was one of the many hounds that came to NC from the closing of the Plainfield CT. track. It was an on line love affair. I loved him the moment i saw him. A friend had gone to GFNC to adopt one of the Orange Co. greys that had recently been rescued and while she was there she met Will and took pictures and bought them to me and told me what a sweetheart he was, I already knew that, how could he not be. This only made me want him more. We had Bill and Sheana and had not really been looking for a third but he became an obsession. i had to have him. Anyway he got here and the rest is history. First things first. He would not answer to Will and I already had a Bill, so the name had to change. I spent three days throwing different names at him looking for a reaction or something that fit. One afternoon DH and DS were laying on the floor with him in between them tossing around several names and suddenly DS started to quote the Bridge of Death scene from Monty Python's Holy Grail. Peter called "WHAT IS YOUR NAME?" He just stared blankly at him, he must have been thinking what a nut job! From the other side of the room I giggled and shouted "MONTY!" He looked dead at me. I said Monty it is and so it was. You know that greyhound we all describe to potential adopters at M&Gs, that mythical creature that doesn't shed, never barks or makes a sound? It requires very little maintenance and exercise, do you know the one I'm talking about? Those of us that know the breed giggle and say amongst ourselves they all have one or more of those traits but none of them have all of them? Well I am here to tell you it is not a creature of myth but of flesh and blood. It's name is Monty. seriously! He didn't shed! Which is fine. The rest of the gang more then made up for him in the shedding department. Monty took retirement seriously. We quickly began to refer to him as our slug. Upside down with all four feet in the air was his favorite position. He was awake for all the important things. To eat. To take care of business... yup that's about it. AHHHHH but there's more. It's the quiet ones, the ones you least expect that you really need to keep an eye on. He had his moments. He was a notorious trash diver. I haven't kept my trash there for a long time. Maybe I can return it now. Paper!! Empty TP rolls were his favorite. He also had no problem helping you remove the TP so he could have the empty cardboard tube. I can honestly say that in THIS particular instance he was innocent. He had been framed by Ginny. He usually only destryed one roll at a time. Ginny got a hold of an entire package. Hey maybe now I can put my TP back in the TP holder and not on the self! Empty Christmas wrapping tubes were the Holy Grail! Paper was only trumped by digging. Monty was a creature of comfort and he had no shame. No place was to small. He was an excellent BBQer. "I think that's done now." BEGGER! Let us not forget the begging. He could stare at you and drown in a pool of his own drool better then any hound I've ever known and if you thought he was sleeping and ignoring you, nothing could be further from the truth. Don't turn your back on the food or when you turn back around the food will be gone and he's back on his bed licking his lips, sleeping the sleep of the totally innocent. This past spring DD came down with her husband and our grandson Connor who got to meet the gang for the first time. BABY"S!!! What a treat indeed! He was there for clean up duty and to help finish whatever Connor didn't want. Can't let good food go to waste you know. Vincent and Julius aka Monty and Huey. My Twins. Parades! let me show you what Monty thought about parades. "Hey! There's roadkill in the middle of the parade people!" As I said before Monty took retirement seriously. His idea of a walk was "Put a leash on me. Take me to the car. Drive me around the block. I'm good. Thanks." Once at a GFNC event an animal communicator told me Monty wanted to be pack leader. I was polite and did not laugh at her. There was not an ambitious bone in his body. Monty was quite the party animal. Check this out. Birthday's were rough. You know that hound in your pack that is always in the background, never pushy, waits patiently and quietly? It's amazing the impact they can have on your life and the incredibly large empty black hole they leave when they are gone. My sweet sweet Monty.How did I find so much to say about someone so unassuming? You made a bigger impact then I thought. Good night baby. Sleep tight. Momma loves and misses you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAlexTheDog Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 i'm sorry for your loss. i wish i could've met him. Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Oh no. I am so sorry Lori. I can't believe your beautiful Monty is gone. Run free Monty, run free sweetie... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 So sorry for your loss. What a sweet tribute to a very handsome lad. Rest well, Monty. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Monty, you will be missed. Gospeed. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 He was one of my favorites among your bunch. I always looked forward to a new Monty post. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, special fellow. Au revoir. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasMermaid Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss and that Monty had to leave you. You wrote such a descriptive tribute about him that I feel like I know him, across the internet, and what a wonderful dog he was. Quote Jennifer, mom to Galen (GableTeletubbie) and Trixie fka Mooch (MostAggressive)Always missing Connie (Connies Fullofit) and Chase (No Worries aka "Ace") & IG Angels Velvet and Bitsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misspiggy Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 So sorry to hear this, we were hoping for a different outcome, but not to be Hugs to all of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am so sorry Lori. He may have seemed unassuming, but he was obviously bigger than life! Run free Monty! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Lori, I'm so sorry to see this. I too always enjoyed reading about & seeing your pictures of Monty. Hugs from north Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I opened the Rainbow Land players in the other forum and saw the post about Monty added just a few minutes ago and my heart sank. I feared looking in Rememberance. And here he is. You painted a vivid picture of his life. It was wonderful. Now he can have all the left legs that Bill doesn't eat at the Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am so sorry for the loss of your special Monty. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Lori, my heart is with you as you celebrate his life and grieve this loss. Know that next spring, we will find a special place, close to Bill in the Memory Garden and a special something to always remember him by. Godspeed Monty, Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjoman Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 A life lived well and full of love. Quote Miss "England" Carol with whippet lurcher Nutmeg & Zavvi the Chihuahua. R.I.P. Chancey (Goosetree Chance). 24.1.2009 - 14.4.2022. Bluegrass Banjoman. 25.1.2004 - 25.5.2015 and Ch. Sleepyhollow Aida. 30.9.2000 - 10.1.2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am so sorry. The quiet ones do sneak up on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am so very, very sorry :( Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudiav Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I can't believe this,... had no idea..... i'm so sorry Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnzaFerrari Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am so so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Oh Lori, I'm so very sorry that you have lost your sweet Monty. My heart hurts for you. Godspeed Monty. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Lori and Michael, I am so sorry that you lost your handsome Monty. May his memories bring you peace and comfort in the coming days. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 What a special boy. So sorry for your loss. Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill419 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I know your heart aches. Rest in Peace sweet Monty. Quote PRINCESS ANGELS: SUSIE (BANDIT SUE) 3/26/1991-5/13/2006, TIPPER (MPS KRISTINA) 7/23/1999-2/4/2008, LADYBUG (BB'S LADYBUG) 5/19/2005-7/9/2008, HAPPY 12/2000-10/9/2013, RICHY (DON L RICHY RICH) 11/5/2002-5/17/2015, DARREN 9/24/2005-3/2/2017, TUCKER (AWESOME ABILITY) 12/29/2004-12/4/2017, BUG (BB'S DANCING BUG) 5/19/2005-11/17/2018, Dee (KIOWA DIANDRA) 10/9/2007-6/20/2022, Buddy (PJ PLUTARCH) 11/21/2013-9/8/2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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