RESCUE dog Monty the bull mastiff cross is looking for a new owner - and they must like the water. One-year-old Monty, who currently lives at Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in Barrow Gurney, is currently undergoing hydrotherapy treatment twice weekly in a b

RESCUE dog Monty the bull mastiff cross is looking for a new owner - and they must like the water.One-year-old Monty, who currently lives at Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in Barrow Gurney, is currently undergoing hydrotherapy treatment twice weekly in a bid to help ease a problem with his hips.Monty has hip displacia and each week travels with members of staff from the sanctuary to a specialist hydrotherapy pool at Temple Cloud to undergo a range of exercises.He puts on a special doggie swimming suit and sits in a harness while a therapist takes him through a number of water based exercises to strengthen his hip muscles and joint.Holly Hedge spokesman Pauline Leeson said: "Monty is a lovely dog and would make someone a great pet."He has a fantastic nature."Mrs Leeson said the sanctuary would continue to pay any vets bills for treatment for his bad hip for the new owner.She added: "Monty goes twice a week for his hydrotherapy treatment and really enjoys it and has been coming on in leaps and bounds."His new owner must be prepared to take him to the centre twice a week so he can continue his treatment."He needs a home perhaps with older children and, because of his condition, only needs short walks."Anyone who can give Monty a home should contact Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary on 01275 474719.* The sanctuary is also holding a night of big band music at Pill Memorial Club to raise money towards a new £250,000 kennel block.The event is on November 17 and tickets are £10 which includes a buffet. Music will be provided by the 16 piece New Parkway Show band and will include tunes from the 1940s. For tickets call the sanctuary on 01275 474719, Mona on 01275 373703 or Gerry on 0117 9695332. The sanctuary currently has 38 dogs and around 60 cats and kittens which it looks after and needs to rehouse.Pic caption: Monty gets ready for his next hydrotherapy session.