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Monty

APA-A-40017

Looks Like
Mixed Breed (Medium) / Ridgeback, Rhodesian

Sex
Male

Current Weight
62 lbs

Estimated Age
10 Years
9 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$0
Looks Like
Mixed Breed (Medium) / Ridgeback, Rhodesian
Sex
Male
Current Weight
62 lbs
Estimated Age
10 Years
9 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$0

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This is Monty.
He looks like he’s seen some things… because he has. He’s got the permanent scowl of a disgruntled DMV employee and the soul of a tired mall security guard who’s just trying to finish his shift.

Monty has spent 9.5 years in and out of the shelter system, and frankly? He’s over it. This senior meatball is ready to hang up his leash and retire in peace…preferably on your couch, judging your snack choices and questioning your life decisions.

Here’s what Monty brings to the table:
✔️ Fully house-trained, couch-trained, and life-trained
✔️ Barks never, grumbles often
✔️ Follows you around like a suspicious but loyal shadow
✔️ Will press his snoot into your leg when he wants a treat, walk, or existential clarity
✔️ Has the emotional depth of a French film character
✔️ Enjoys short walks, long naps, and complaining about the youth

Here’s what Monty doesn’t do:
❌ Children – he’s 75 in dog years and doesn’t have the patience for sticky fingers or shrill voices
❌ Dogs – hard pass. He prefers to be spoiled.
❌ Cats – just, no.
❌ Visitors – unless they bring cheese, in which case he will allow them to exist
❌ Elevators – he prefers the reliable simplicity of stairs
❌ Nonsense – of any kind

Monty’s ideal home?
Quiet. Chill. No drama. Just you (or you and your boo), a soft couch, some snacks, and a few hours of Judge Judy reruns. Bonus points if you also hate TikTok.

🛋️ Not sure if you’re ready to adopt?
We have short-term fostering options like sleepovers! It’s like test-driving the grandpa lifestyle, minus the hard candy and long voicemails.

His mushy face and million-dollar underbite are available for the low, low price of FREE because APA! offers a senior discount (aka $0 adoption fee) for dogs over 7.

Interested?
📧 Email [email protected]
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Requirements

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Please plan on allowing adequate time to be matched with a dog, have relevant consultations, and complete all necessary paperwork. This can take 1-2 hours in total.

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Fill out our adoption application and meet with an adoption counselor.

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You must be at least 18 years of age.

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You must show a picture ID with a current address. If this isn't available, we will accept a picture ID with a current utility bill.

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An APA!-conducted meet-and-greet with current household dogs is recommended for most and required for some adult dogs.

Our adoption fee varies per dog depending on age, breed, and/or medical condition(s). This fee includes:

Spay or neuter surgery (Please note that an additional $100 refundable deposit is required for all dogs who are not yet spayed or neutered.)

Heartworm test on dogs 6 months and older

Current vaccinations

Deworming treatment

Microchip

Lifetime behavior support

Accepted forms of payment include cash, debit or credit card, or money order payable to Austin Pets Alive!.

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