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Betty
Betty is a very affectionate and outgoing coonie girl. She has lived among a pack of hounds for four years and is looking for a new home due to her owners relocation to a City in which keeping several hounds is impossible. Bet is eager to meet new fur friends at the dog park, on the beach and everywhere she walks. She is also eager to meet new people on her adventures and her assumption is that everyone is eager to meet her too! Bet is trained off leash and has very good recall but as a hound girl if she catches a deer scent she may run off. Depending on where in the country she is rehomed she may need to wear a gps collar as she does now. Bet is very affectionate and craves attention but she does not demand it at all. She is a beta among other dogs and causes no trouble with her canine friends. I believe Bet is best suited for a home with at least one other dog in the house. She is great with children. And while Bet is NOT aggressive about food she LOVES IT. She may have been hungry as a baby - she was found with her litter and her mother - and although she has never missed a meal since being found, she will try to convince her people otherwise. Bet is a truly lovely and gentle hound girl who will warm her owners hearts. Betty is 7 -8 yrs old and weighs about 50 lbs.
Annie
FOSTER OR ADOPTER URGENTLY NEEDED !
Annie is a 8 year old coonhound who was originally adopted in 2022. Due to a move and change in family's situation, Annie needs a new home. Annie is a very sweet dog who loves her people and loves her tennis ball almost as much. She has done well living with other dogs these last couple of years, but would also be fine as an only pet or with one companion. She eagerly meets new friends at the dog park and gets along with males and females. Annie is crate-trained and loves to curl up in a ball on her bed but she would prefer to sleep with her humans if permitted. Annie is a high-energy dog and requires daily exercise. She will tirelessly play fetch and loves doing so as much as she likes her walks in the park. She would be a great running coampanion. Annie is vocal when she anticipates an outing or when playing ball. Annie would love a home where her owner(s) can be be with her much of the time and someone can meet her energy needs.
Pete
Meet Pete, a 5 year old beagle mix whose heart is even bigger than his spirit. This loving amputee is a poster pup for resilience, proving that having three legs doesn't slow him down one bit. His favorite place to be is running and exploring the great outdoors. Whether he's chasing a ball, bunnies, or just sniffing the breeze, the backyard is his personal happy place. He enjoys playing with other dogs, once he gets warmed up to them. He loves people and children. Whether they are crawling over him or cuddling on the couch, he loves the attention.
Due to his IVDD and surgery two years, his right behind leg had to be amputated. Pete may have some medical difficulties, but his cute face and loyalty will say it all.
Pete is first and foremost a certified cuddle expert. His greatest joy is being as close to his people as possible. Pete believes there's no such thing as too much affection! He will gently lean into your hand for endless pets, and once you sit down, you can expect him to wiggle his way onto your lap or into the crook of your arm for the deepest, most satisfying cuddles.
Baxter - Adopted
Baxter is a happy little Beagle, just rescued from central Virginia. Baxter is 5 - 6 yrs old and weighs 27 lbs. He greets new people enthusiastically and has good manners when being petted. Baxter will arrive in Massachusetts Oct 11.
Beauford
Meet Beauford - He's a lemon and white Beagle from Virginia. Beauford is 7-8 yrs old and weighs about 25 lbs. Beauford loves to meet new people and will do his happy dance. He loves petting and attention. We expect Beaufor to make his trip north in mid-October.
Autumn
Meet pretty little Autumn - one of our newest rescues. Autumn is a petite redtick, about 3 yrs old. She needs to gain some weight but should not have an ideal weight more than 45 lbs. Autumn is very sweet and smart. She's already housebroken and using the doggie door at her VA foster home. She has medium prey drive and like most hounds she gets excited when she sees critters, including cats. She has not shown any aggression however. She's enjoying playing with the other dogs at her foster home. Autumn will arrive in Massachusetts Nov 1st or 8th.
Noah
Noah is a very lucky hound who was found in the rural Virgnia woods by a hiker. Noah was badly injured and had a fractured leg and broken jaw, probably the result of being hit by a car. Noah is now in the care of one of our Virginia fosters. His jaw has mostly healed and following surgery, his leg is healing and he is expected to make a full recovery. In spite of all he's been through, Noah is a happy, friendly hound .His foster says 'He's a good boy so far, only 2 accidents in the house, is good in the crate and doesn't mind it at all.' When cat tested, Noah ignored the cat until it growled at him and then he tried to run away. Noah is going to be a wonderful hound companion. He's about 3 yrs old and smaller at 40-45 lbs. We expect Noah to arrive in Massachusetts in mid-November.
Rusty
Rusty came to us from rural North Carolina where he was found stray. He's a nice hound who makes friends easily. Rusty has a sweet disposition and was apparently someone's pet. He's housebroken, does well in a crate and knows some commands like 'sit' and 'paw'. He loves to play with his toys and enjoys attention from new people. Rusty can be an escape artist and will need secure leashing and a secure fenced yard. He has plenty of energy and enjoys his outings Vets have estimated Rusty's age between 2 and 6 and he weighs about 55 lbs.Rusty has arrived and is available for visits in the Boston area.
Essie - Adopted
Essie was found wandering on the farm of one of our Virginia fosters. Who can resist this little hound girl in need of help? She's about about a year and a half old and weighs 40 lbs now but should have an ideal weight of 45 - 50. Essie has made the trip to Massachusetts and is fostering in a home with 2 other coonhounds, although she loves to play with dogs of all breeds. She's tentative in new situations, and skittish around loud noises. But she loves an opportuity to snuggle with her foster people and is gaining confidence every day. Essie would love a home with another dog ot two. She's gentle and sweet and will blossom with some TLC and patience.
Blue
Blue came to us from a Georgia shelter. His owner developed serous health problems and could not keep him. Blue is a friendly coonhound who's been treated well. He was originally adopted as a puppy and is trusting and likes attention from people. Blue has arrived in New England and has been staying at a local foster home near Albany NY. He's made a lot of progress with training. He is housebroken, crate-trained, sleeps in his crate, and will go in when asked to. Blue is friendly, fun-loving and super excited to meet new people. He loves to snuggle on the couch and is an affectionate companion. Blue can get over-excited and his fosters are working with him on commands to encourage calmer behavior. Blue has learned: sit, down, wait, release, crate, getting his attention in exciting environments, greeting people politely, not biting a toy where your hand is, not going for the food bowl until the trigger word. He's very excited to see other dogs when on leash and will bark and pull. He's not reactive in an aggressive way, but some dogs may not react well to his behavior. Blue's ideal home would be as an only dog; no cats please, older children should be okay. Blue is such a sweet dog. He needs some work still, but with the right folks is going to be the love of their life. Blue is 4 yrs old and weighs about 50 lbs.
Max
Juniper
Age: 4 years old
Weight: 70 lbs
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix
Color: White, tan and black
Gender: Male (neutered)
Introducing Max! Just look at those puppy dog eyes! You're going to want to meet this 4 year old beautiful and friendly hound boy! Max is looking for a new home where he can play freely in a large, fenced yard. Since Max likes to explore and challenges containment, he needs a secure, tall fence to keep him safe and needs to be leashed with a harness while on walks. Max would do best with a family that can spend lots of time with him, play in the yard and go for walks. Max is great with kids and other dogs. He's also very gentle with young kids and babies. He is a very social boy and has spent time with different people and dogs in doggie daycare. Max understands commands such as sit, down and paw. Max will come to you especially with food in hand since he, like many hounds, is very food motivated which makes him extra trainable :-) Max is leash trained but since he follows his nose tends to pull so he would need consistency in leash etiquette and a "no pull' style leash. Max needs to keep busy and is very fast on his feet. Max needs lots of doggie activities to keep him stimulated and happy. Max is crate trained but prefers to be free to run around a secure yard. Max will make an amazing addition to an active family that can play with him and keep him company at home. Max is available for visits in Phillipsburg/Lopatcong New Jersey. Contact Laura Gryzlo for more information. Call or text (908) 337-1231 or email at lstupi85@gmail.com
Juniper
Juniper
Age: 5
Gender: Female
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound
Color: Tri color (brown, white and black)
Weight: 52lbs
Juniper has been waiting a very long time for a loving forever family. Juniper’s sister Fern was adopted recently so now it’s Juniper’s turn. Juniper has been doing really well with her caring friends and caregivers at the RISPCA and has become a staff favorite. This beautiful girl needs a family that can offer her time, love, a fenced yard to play in and a soft place to lay her floppy ears at night. Juniper is a sweet and playful girl. She could spend hours running around and sniffing everything and anything! You'll find that this spunky pup loves treats and is sure to tell you all about it in true hound fashion. That nose could sniff out cookies from a mile away! Juniper has lived successfully with other dogs (including her sister) in the past so (with proper introductions) she may do well with another dog of similar size and energy in her new home. Juniper needs a home without cats, does great with other dogs and older kids because of her energy level. If you're looking for a true loyal companion who would be a fantastic hiking companion, Juniper is your girl! Juniper recently needed surgery for a leg injury due to over exertion while playing. She is recovering nicely under the care of her foster family. Juniper is available for visits by appointment at her foster home through the Rhode Island SPCA in Providence, RI. If you are interested in applying for Juniper, please fill out an adoption application! The application can be found on our website:https://www.rispca.org/adoptable-dogs
Monty
Age: 7.5 years old
Breed: Hound mix
Gender: Male (intact)
Color: White with chestnut/orange markings
Weight: 60 lbs
Monty is a sweet and affectionate boy that is urgently looking for a soft and welcoming place to land. His current owners are elderly and can no longer manage Monty's care so they are hoping to find just the right family to give him a loving home. Monty can be playful and adventurous but is often gentle and calm. He would do well with a person/family who could take him on daily walks and give him opportunities to run and play. Monty needs a secure, high fenced yard for his safety as he is a fence jumper and will go exploring if left unattended. Monty would do well in a home with kids that are ideally old enough to play with him and walk him. He is great with social dogs his own size or larger and (as expected with a hound) has a prey drive for small animals so no small dogs or cats. Monty is healthy and house trained but needs a special diet for his kidneys. Monty's previous owners describe him as a VERY good boy inside the house including very calm and affectionate with his people. Monty's situation is urgent and of no fault of his own. His former owners are desperate for him to go to a family who can provide the care he deserves. He will make a great hound companion for anyone looking for a love bug of a pup. Mister Monty is available for visits in Holliston, MA. For more information on Monty please contact Karen at 413-629-8152.
Mo and Copper
Mo and Copper
Age - Copper (7 years old); Mo (2 years old)
Breed - Copper (Treeing walker hound); Mo (Beagle/hound mix)
Gender - Both male (Copper is neutered)
Color - Copper (Brown, Black and white); Mo (Black and white)
Weight - Copper (Medium); Mo (small)
Bristol Animal Control is looking to place 2 hound mixes that are available for foster or adoption. These two darling dogs were seized from a larger cruelty and hoarding case involving 30+ dogs in Oxford, Connecticut. These two sweethearts (Both males) are still looking for their forever home. Both dogs are very sweet. They really should go as a pair. The younger, black and white hound mix is blind and follows his buddy around. The tri colored hound is already neutered. More information about these dogs will be available soon. Stay tuned for updates! If you can open your home and heart as a foster or adopter to one or more of these sweet dogs please contact Ray Zagurski at 860-584-3087 or email RayZagurski@bristolct.gov or April Yurasek: 808-227-7153 or email: april.yurasek@mac.com
Bailey
Mo and Copper
Bailey
Age: 6 years old
Breed: Redbone hound
Color: Red
Gender: Female (spayed)
Weight: 55lbs
Meet sweet and lovable Bailey! Bailey is a beautiful Redbone Coonhound that is looking for a forever family to call her own. She would do best in a home with a large fenced yard so she has the freedom to run around and get her exercise (possibly with a dog sibling). Some of Bailey's "loves" includes treats like Colby Jack cheese and playing with new dog friends. Bailey is great with people of all ages including kids. Bailey has been enjoying playing with the dogs she has met in the rescue and has really come out of her shell. She may seem shy initially but she warms up quickly and becomes very comfortable with anyone. Once she decides you're a friend, you'll have a buddy for life. She also does very well with cats. She is a beautiful girl that deserves the best life in an environment she can thrive in. Bailey will make a great hound companion to a loving family. Bailey is available for visits at Miller's Legacy Dog Rescue and Rehab in Hampden, Maine. If you are interested in learning more about Bailey, please contact millerslegacydogrescue@gmail.com or call (207)-322-8742. You can also contact volunteer April for more info on Bailey at (808)-227-7153.
Fern
Mo and Copper
Bailey
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Female (spayed)
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound
Weight: 60 lbs
Color: Brown, black and white
Fern is such sweet gal! She is really smart and already knows how to sit, lay down, and give paw. Fern does great on walks and really just enjoys smelling anything and everything she can! Hide the cookies, cause her super snoot will be sure to find them! Fern was recently adopted by a shelter volunteer but unfortunately it didn't work out with the other dog in the home. She did great living with her actual sister Juniper (another adoptable dog on our courtesy listings). She could be adopted with Juniper as they love each other and are bonded but can also be an only dog. Fern would do best in a home without young children as she has lots of energy but she is sweet and needs a person old enough to walk her so teens would be fine. She needs a fenced yard and a family that she can spend time with. Fern will make a wonderful hound buddy. Fern is available for visits by appointment at the RISPCA in Providence, Rhode Island. If you are interested in applying for Fern, please fill out an adoption application! The application can be found on the RISPCA website: https://www.rispca.org/adoptable-dogs or call volunteer April for more info at 808-227-7153.
Odin
Maverick
Maverick
Age: 8 or 9 years old
Weight: 79 lbs
Breed: Plott Hound mix
Color: Brindle
gender: Male (neutered)
Odin is a sweet and beautiful Plott Hound Mix in need of a family who can provide the care he needs to thrive. Unfortunately, his current owner is dealing with some changes in her life situation including expecting a child early next year and can no longer keep up with Odin's needs. Odin loves all people and is super sweet and patient with children. He loves walks and being outside but requires a fenced in yard as he can be an escape artist and will hunt wildlife if let loose. Odin can not live with cats or other animals as he has a high prey drive. While Odin used to live with a cattle dog and loved her very much, he currently doesn't do well with dogs he doesn't know so it would be best for him to be an only dog. Odin's ideal home would be committed to his socialization training to help him in meeting new dogs. He enjoys walks but will pull at times. He loves soft, plush toys and treats. He enjoys Pedigree wet chopped food and dry crunchies. He doesn't like baths but will tolerate them. He's a cuddle bug and loves being near his humans. Odin is hopeful to find a new, loving home, where he's the only animal. Odin is available for meet and greets in Woonsocket, RI. For more information about Odin please contact Ashley via text (preferred) or call (preferred) at 508-245-6504 or email at Emberandodin@gmail.com
Maverick
Maverick
Maverick
Age: 5 years old
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound
Gender: Male (neutered)
Weight: 80 lbs
Color: Brown, White and Black
Maverick is a very handsome, young and fun loving Coonhound in need of a home. His current owners have had a change in their housing situation and they are unable to provide Maverick with the space and time he needs to thrive. Maverick is looking for a home with a fenced yard, people that are home part or most of the day, an active family that can walk him regularly and can give him lots of attention and play time. Since Maverick has puppy energy at 5 years old, he would do well with other dogs, older children/teens and no cats or other animals. Maverick definitely needs space to run and stretch his legs. Maverick is crate trained and will often sleep through the afternoon. It is important Maverick finds a home where he has an outlet for his hound energy. The ideal home would provide him with ongoing activities and training to keep him stimulated and since he's very food motivated he is very eager to learn new skills. Maverick already knows basic commands such as sit, lay down, paw, roll over and stay (for short periods of time). He will make a wonderful hound companion for an active person or family. Maverick is currently in New Jersey. To learn more about Maverick, please contact Kaitlin at kaitlinchimenti@gmail.com or text: 631-649-2323.