These dogs are in foster care in New England or waiting to come north.  If you are interested, see the Adoption Application page for a link to the appropriate application. All of our rescued dogs are fully vetted: spayed or neutered, up-to-date on shots, tested for heartworm, and intestinal parasites.  They are treated if necessary before being made available for adoption.  Please visit the Adoption Application page to apply.  

We have a litter of 8 American English Coonhound puppies available. These pups were born November 25th.  There are 2 males and 6 females and they currently weight about 25 lbs +/-  These pups were born locally in Massachusetts - a surprise to the family that adopted their mother as a local owner surrender.  They've been raised with love in a family home; they already know to 'sit' for treats; they're affectionate and engaging with new people. There's an opportunity to choose from several pups, parent dogs are on premises.  Like all coonhound puppies they are very active and playful - adopters should be prepared to provide the exercise and stimulating activities they'll need.  The pups are located north of Boston.  Please begin by completing an application, then we can provide individual photos and information as we go forward.

Tommy is a sweet Beagle mix from Virginia. He's about 3 yrs old and weighs about 35 lbs. Tommy is friendly and gets along with other dogs.  Arriving in late May.

Molly is a cute little beagle who was found stray in Virginia. Her rescue story is a long one and she's finally ready for her Forever Home.  We discovered she was pregnant shortly after she arrived at our rescue partners in Virginia from a county shelter last Fall. She also turned out to be heartworm positive.  Molly had three puppies who have all been placed. She then spent several months being treated for heartworm.  Molly is now in Massachusetts but her first home was not a good fit for her. Molly needs patient adopters who are experienced with rescue dogs  She warms up to her caregivers pretty quickly, however she's timid in new situations and around new people.  Like many rescues, she should get over this in time as she's exposed to new things and gains confidence. Molly would do best in a home with another dog and a fenced yard.  She's mostly housebroken and does well with a predictable schedule. She walks well on leash. Molly prefers women to men and did well with the 9 yr old at her foster home.  Please no cats as she has high prey drive. Molly is 5 -6 yr old and weighs about 18 lbs.  She is located north of Boston.

Meet pretty Charlotte from Southwest Virgnia.  She has a personality to match her good looks!  Her foster says she's a gem - sweet and friendly, good around the kids too.  Charlotte is 2 - 3 yrs old and weighs about 50 lbs.  She'll be arriving April 8th

These photos don't capture the personality of Carlton, a goofy happy hound.  He's pretty calm and enjoys his walks with the staff - he's good on leash.  Carlton has been treated for heartworm and is ready to come north.   He's about  2 yrs old and weighs about 45 lbs.  Arriving at teh beginning of April. 

Lilly Ann is another hound found stray in rural Virginia.   She's about 2 yrs old and weighs about 45 lbs.  Lilly Ann is a friendly girl with a sweet personality, good with other dogs too. Arriving in late May.

Shadow is a sweet little beagle, about 1.5 yrs old. Shadow came into the Virginia shetler shy stray, but has really blossomed in the short time he was there. Shadow takes a little while to warm up to new people, but enjoys attention and affection. He responds well to treat incentives and does well with other dogs and children. Like any beagle, Shadow enjoys running and tracking. He loves to have the zoomies and is a very sweet boy. Shadow allows us to pick him up and carry him and appears to enjoy the attention he receives. He needs work with a lead and some basic training, but he is very smart and should learn quickly and easily. This sweet boy will be a great companion and a wonderful addition to any family.  Arriving March 25th.

Della is an unclaimed stray from a southwest Virginia shelter.  She's 1.5 - 2 yrs old. Della has a sweet personality and gets along well with other dogs.  She likes to meet new people and seems well-socialized.  When the rescue volunteer picked her up at the shelter she literally jumped for joy.  Della weighs about 50 lbs. Della is arriving March 25th.

Carl is an easy-going hound dog who just enjoys hanging out with his people.  Carl was adopted 2 years ago and is being returned to the rescue due to the arrival of a baby in the family. Carl is a well-socialized, affectionate hound dog; he's housebroken and walks well on a leash; good with other dogs. Carl has some allergies and does take an apoquel dose daily, in addition to medicated baths as needed.  He will be bringing along a 6 month supply of his medication and some medicated shampoo that he likes.  Carl is about 8 yrs old and weighs about 62 lbs. We are waiving his adoption fee as a special needs dog, but he really requires minimal care.  This boy deserves a final Forever Home where he can live out his days with a committed adopter. He's a wonderful companion.

Sadie is on her way to a new life after spending the last 8 months in a rural Virginia shelter.  It never broke her spirit and she's still a young, friendly, playful hound girl.  Like most hounds, Sadie loves her time outside. She can entertain herself with her toys and plays well with the other dogs.  Sadie likes to meet new people and enjoys attention.  Sadie will come north to Massachusetts in early March.

Winnie is a petite hound mix from Virginia.  Several months ago she was found stray by a good samaritin who took her in and helped her gain some weight and get healthy.  Due to health problems she was passed along to another rescuer who has also had her for several months.  Now it's time for Winnie to find her Forever home. She's been living in the house and has been good around the kids ( ages 2,9,14) as well as the cats.  Winnie gets along with the other dogs, walks well on leash and is mostly housebroken. Her ideal weight will be around 40 lbs.  Winnie is about 5 - 6 yrs old. Arriving March 25th

McCloud is a cute smaller hound, about 1.5 yrs old and weighing about 40 lbs.  McCloud has come a long way since arriving at his New Hampshire foster home a few months ago.  He's housebroken and knows a few obedience commands. He's gained confidence but may still be a bit tentative in new situations. McCloud is a typical young hound when it comes to his energy level - he loves to run and play, and enjoys his favotire rope toy and his kong.  He's very snuggly with his people and enjoys a soft place to sleep.  No cats please.   McCloud is available in NH for visits.

FOSTER URGENTLY NEEDED:   Barkis is a medium energy hound who needs a special hound lover who can ease him into life as a pet. He's a loyal and affectionate companion.   He'll do best with some training and gentle introductions to interactions with other dogs and visitors.  He can be overstimulated with too much activity around, so is not going to be your average family dog.  He walks well on leash but really needs room to run - a large fenced yard would be great!  He's housebroken and knows a few commands.   Barkis would be a great companion for someone who enjoys solitary pursuits and has a quiet life.  He enjoys his outings as well as soft sleeping places for resting.  Barkis is 2 yrs old and weighs about 60 lbs.  Available for visits in Massachusetts. 

Harper is a pretty bluetick girl from Virginia. She's very engaging with new people and gets along with other dogs too.  She has a typical coonhound voice and she can use it!  Harper is a confident hound, always up for an adventure and she loves riding in the car.  Harper is about 2 years old and weighs 45 - 50 lbs. Harper has arrived and is ready for visits.

Lilly and Sparky have been hanging around a rural hunt club in Virginia for the past few months. The members have taken care of them giving them food and shelter. But a hunt club is not a home and no one there has space for an extra hound. Lilly is a small tan lab/hound mix. She's about 5 years old.  Lilly is sweet and friendly around new people.  It looks like she's had a couple of litters and she's very loving and maternal towards Sparky.  Lilly is currently being treated for Heartworm in Virginia. Arriving in Massachusetts in late April.

Callie is a pretty little bluetick hound from West Virginia.  She's young at about 2 yrs old, but has had a rough start in life.  Callie has made a lot of progress in her foster home.  She's housebroken, has learned to walk nicely on a leash, and is becoming more confident.  Callie is already blossoming into great hound companion.  She gets along well with the dogs in her foster home, she loves snuggling up with her fosters, running and playing in the yard . Callie is an easy keeper - she sleeps quietly in her crate, is not barky or demanding and has never shown any aggression towards people or other dogs.   Her ideal home would be one where she can take her time getting accustomed to new things and new people, and where she has a fenced yard where she can run freely.  We will not be placing Callie in an invisible fence.    Callie has arrived and is ready for visits in Massachusetts

The dogs on this page that are identified as courtesy listings are listed as a service to other rescue groups or for owners who need to place their dog but will keep them until a suitable home is found.  Northeast Coonhound Rescue has not evaluated these dogs and makes no claims as to their suitability for adoption.  All negotiations and arrangements for meeting will be made between the adopter and the person or rescue in possession of the dog.