Aster came to Missoula from Heart Butte, and the Humane Society of Western Montana describes her in plain terms: a sweet and loving lady who loves meeting new people, but who can be a little shy at first.

There is a reason for the hesitation. The shelter’s veterinarians believe Aster is mostly blind, and say they have not yet been able to establish how far the vision loss goes.

In their words, she “would love someone with patience who can literally show her the ropes in a home.”

The basics

• Age: five years
• Sex: female
• Size: medium — up to 44 lbs fully grown
• Breed: mixed breed
• Where: Humane Society of Western Montana, 5930 Highway 93 S., Missoula

What a home for Aster looks like

A dog who cannot see relies on everything else staying where she left it. The adopter Aster is waiting for is someone willing to keep the furniture in one place, walk the same route until it is familiar, and speak before reaching — the kind of patience that turns a strange house into a known one.

The shelter asks anyone interested to come and meet her during open hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 1–6 p.m. Some of its animals stay in foster homes and are not always available to meet on the spot, so it is worth calling ahead on (406) 549-3934.

Still looking, from recent weeks: Milo and Skadi.

Save Our Doggy is proudly sponsored by Aragon & Partners.

Sources

• Humane Society of Western Montana, Aster’s adoption listing, read Nov. 10, 2026
• Humane Society of Western Montana, available dogs and puppies