Monty

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Losing my Monty...was the biggest heartbreak I've had to endure in a very, very long time.   Monty came to me in 2003, at the worst time.  I wasn't ready to take care of a dog, I didn't have time to spend with this pitbull with issues...or so I thought.  He changed my life.  I never even saw pitbulls until he showed me what his world was like.

This dog saved my life literally and figuratively and more than one occasion.  He was my rock.  Losing him, so suddenly, so horribly.  Still brings me to tears just thinking of it.  Monty leaving me gave me an opportunity to save another animal.  But honestly, it's not the same.  I miss him so much it hurts.  I think of him every day.  Every morning I wake up and tell him good morning, every night a say a prayer for him.  I hope one day (not anytime soon) I'll be able to see him again.  Crazy wagging tail and sloppy lips and that smile.

Born a dog. Died a gentleman

I haven't posted in a month, mostly because I had to recover from a most devastating event.  My boy Monty passed away, after 7 years together, he decided it was his time.

Monty came to me 7 years ago, about 3-4 years old already.  He was a stray that I took home and he instantly won me over.  Every decision I've ever made since then, I made with his benefit in mind.  I would never say that he was my child, no... He was my companion, more than that, he was my champion.  Anyone close to me has heard my "pitbulls are the only dog that will die for you out of pure love" speech.  And everyone who knows me has heard me say "Monty has been the only constant being in my life for the past 7 years."

My heart breaks all over again as I remember his last couple weeks.  He was ailing, had a surgery and many different medications.  In the end, his medications were too much for him to take.  But even when he was at his weakest, his tail wagged until the last 5 mins of his life.

I will always remember our time together...

 Monty and Kaiser in 2008.  Kaiser passed away w/Parvo 9 months after this was taken.

 Monty was famous for his mouth...that smile <3

He always let me get in his face with a camera.

Our favorite place was the beach. 

Sleep tight Monty.  I will miss you forever, you're my heart.
born ????
loved 2004-2011