Meet Beguiling Benson From the Humane Society of Western Montana

Part of his tale is no tail. But as Katie from the shelter pointed out, that's okay, because "he has the cutest little butt!"

It was another Take Me Home Tuesday here at the radio stations with the Humane Society of Western Montana, sponsored by our friends at Paul's Pancake Parlor in Missoula. Katie introduced us to the mellow, quiet and charming and tail-less Benson, a one-year old mix of light golds or yellow and white, along with large paws and a darker snout (make what you will of all that). It all adds up to one cute dog.

Benson came to the shelter with 6 other dogs from a rural area, so he hadn't interacted with people much. But since his arrival in February, he has become a way more social, outgoing snuggler. His new owners will just have to be a bit patient and let him get comfortable on his own terms. But Katie pointed out that in his three months at the shelter, his social skills have made tremendous progress.

And if you think you might want a two-fer, Benson's sister Chapel is still waiting for her forever home, too.

MOUNTAIN ANIMAL WELFARE SUMMIT

The Humane Society of Western Montana invites you to a first-ever conference in Missoula: the Mountain Animal Welfare Summit. It takes place June 11-13 on the University of Montana campus.

In rural areas like Montana, some of the most challenging animal welfare issues exist in places you don’t go, with animals you don’t see in a shelter or rescue. The lack of access to veterinary care, combined with increasing cost of care can leave pets and owners in challenging circumstances. The Humane Society is proud to bring you five tracks covering these important topics with speakers from renown national organizations.

To find out more about courses and registration, visit this page of the Humane Society of Western Montana website.