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Monty originally came to the sanctuary, with his brother Humphrey, as temporary residents. Monty was unable to eat for himself due to severe dental problems. After just one dental Monty began to eat small amounts, and made steady progress. During this time he needed regular dental treatments. However, the time between treatments became longer and longer and he and Humphrey eventually returned home. All was well for a few months and then Monty began to struggle to eat again and they returned to the Sanctuary. After a little more treatment the boys once again went home. However, it soon became clear that Monty was going to need more ongoing treatment and their owner made the very difficult decision to hand the boys over to the Sanctuary permanently. This is never easy, but it shows the love they have for Monty and Humphrey, that they were willing to put their needs first. They continue to keep in close contact and make regular donations to the Sanctuary and visit as often as possible
Monty and Humphrey continued to do very well, as long as they both had regular dental treatment. They welcomed Ben into their hutch when his brother died and they were a very happy trio. All was well until Humphrey became poorly in August. Sadly, after putting up a huge fight, Humphrey passed away very peacefully in his sleep. Losing his brother really hit Monty very hard. Although he had Ben he was still very sad and his weight plummeted. Since then Monty has needed fortnightly dentals, and slowly his weight has increased. He still has quite a way to go to get back to where he was before Humphrey's death, but he is enjoying life again, and the time between treatments is once again increasing.
Monty and Humphrey continued to do very well, as long as they both had regular dental treatment. They welcomed Ben into their hutch when his brother died and they were a very happy trio. All was well until Humphrey became poorly in August. Sadly, after putting up a huge fight, Humphrey passed away very peacefully in his sleep. Losing his brother really hit Monty very hard. Although he had Ben he was still very sad and his weight plummeted. Since then Monty has needed fortnightly dentals, and slowly his weight has increased. He still has quite a way to go to get back to where he was before Humphrey's death, but he is enjoying life again, and the time between treatments is once again increasing.
