"Meet Monkey, a sweet, neutered, Red Bone Coonhound mix (possibly some Vizsla), about 4 years old, who has been living at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society (WCGHS) in Washington since October, 2007. Monkey's previous owners were forced to surrender him due to a neighbor dispute, in which Monkey had suffered some physical and emotional abuse at the hands of this neighbor.

WCGHS is a small non-profit "no kill" animal shelter in Washougal, WA. They don't have the facilities to keep a big playful hound like Monkey happy and healthy. The kennels are 12 foot indoor/outdoor areas and very small play yards.

Monkey was used to running free on 30 acres while with his previous owners so he is not doing too well in a shelter environment being so confined. He is getting depressed and a little stir crazy. He just needs some love, attention and lots of playtime. Monkey would also love to take you for a walk, too! He has a wonderful expressive face, and really needs a place to run and just be a dog. He gets along well with other dogs, loves to play with puppies and loves people. He is such a sweet, big baby boy just willing to please! "