Don’t Say ‘Whoa’ to Nellie at Humane Society of Western Montana

When I lifted the small crate she was in, I expected there would be a little more weight.

But when the fur-to-body-mass ratio is a bit askew, well, that can fool an amateur rabbit handler such as myself. But it sure doesn't diminish how adorable she is and how much she needs a good new home.

It was another Take Me Home Tuesday at the radio stations with the Humane Society of Western Montana, presented by Paul's Pancake Parlor of Missoula . Janet introduced us to Nellie, a Netherland Dwarf rabbit, one of the smallest rabbit breeds. And her story is not uncommon.

This adorable ball of fur was brought home by parents for a child. The child lost interest, so the parents gave Nellie up to the shelter. Even though she is a bit scared coming into a new environment, she is a very sweet bunny, loves to be held and cuddled and is already about 50/50 litter box trained.

ARES!

Janet also wanted to put in a good word for Ares, a beautiful German shepherd mix. He is very big (120 pounds) and long. While not a cat fan, Ares is very sweet and loving and would do well on a farm or ranch or a residence with at least a little acreage. Ares is about 3 years old, neutered and ready for his forever home.

You can support the Humane Society of Western Montana and have a rip-roarin' good time at their exciting benefit concert. Janet believes it's the first time the shelter has done a concert, and they have a lineup of artists well-known in western Montana.

The show takes place Friday, January 31, at the Wilma Theater in Missoula. Scheduled to perform are a Rob Quist Trio, Missoula's "gut bucket blues band" Mudslide Charley and the ever-popular Joan Zen Band.