PO Box 326, Lexington MA 02420 necoonhoundrescue@gmail.com
Patrick
Patrick is a happy, playful, young beagle who was rescued with his mate and two puppies from a overcrowded outdoor kennel siutation in rural Virginia. Patrick likes to play chase games, and will amuse himself with his toys - he even plays fetch. He'll do well in a home with another dog or as an only dog. Patrick has been good around his foster's grandchildren. He's housebroken and has learned to use the doggie door at his foster home. He's pretty quiet and doesn't bark often. He enjoys sleeping in his foster's bed and sleeps through the night. Patrick is about 2 yrs old and weighs about 31 lbs. He'll arrive in Massachusetts March 29.
Maeve
Maeve came into NECR with her mate Patrick and two puppies from an overcrowded outdoor kennel situation on the owner's property. Maeve likes attention and will gently ask to be petted by putting her paws up on you. She's playful with the other pups, quiet, and working on housebreaking. She'll do well with other dogs in the home or with an owner who has time to spend wth her. She will probably not be happy being left alone for long periods of time without another dog in the home. Maeve is about 4 yrs old and petite at 19 lbs.
Una
Una is a sweet little puppy who came to us with parent dogs Patrick and Maeve and her littermate Finn. She can be tentative in new situations and with new people, but she will warm up with calm and patient people. She will blossom with some TLC and would do best in a home with another dog. Una is quiet and is working on housebreaking. Una is about 8 months old and weighs about 19 lbs. She's ready for transport for arrival March 26 or April 5th.
Finn
Finn is a lemon and white Beagle puppy that came to us with a littermate and the parent dogs, from an overcrowded outdoor kennel situation in rural Virginia. Finn likes to lie in the sun and enjoys playing with his Beagle family. He's an active pup and would do best if placed with another dog. Fin is working on his housebreaking and is not a barky dog. He's about 8 months old and weighs about 21 lbs.
Duke
Duke is a friendly Beagle who was found stray in Louisiana. He's abou 4 yrs old and weighs about 32 lbs. Duke stayed with a foster for a few weeks in Louisiana before making his journey north. She reports that Duke is freindly and loves attention. He has been observed around kids, cats and her small dog and did fine. He was not destructive in her home, is not food aggressive. He walks well on a leash and is working on housebreaking. Duke loves attention and petting and can have some separation anxiety. He might feel a better sense of security with another dog in the home if being left alone. He tolerates the crate but may bark briefly. Duke won the hearts of his Louisana fosters and they would have kept him but could not have a second dog. Duke will be arriving in Massachusetts in Late March.
Lenny
Lenny is a super sweet Beagle. He can be tentative at first when meeting new people, but he warms up and when comfortable he likes to be with his favorite people. Lenny is crate-trained and sleeps through the night. He will also go into the crate on his own. He likes to lounge. Lenny is fostering in an urban environment, which is new for him, and is a bit hesitant on walks. But each day he goes a bit farther and is gaining confidence. At night when there are fewer cars and noises he does better. In spaces that he knows he is more confident. Lenny is very food motivated, he loves his treats and this is useful for training. He seems good around other dogs. He met a chihuahua and was indifferent at first but not at all aggressive. He would probably do well with another dog in the home. He's a good looking Beagle and his photos don't reflect his good looks. Lenny is about 3 yrs old and weighs about 30 lbs. He's not overweight but is a sturdy dog. Lenny is fostering in the Boston area and is ready for visits.
Arlo
Arlo is a hound-lover's hound, He's come along way since his rescue last Summer and is looking for a home that will be a good fit. Arlo has settled into his foster home without any problem. He's very sweet and affectionate and enjoys being with his people. Arlo likes a routine and he has a lot of good habits. He's housebroken, he settles nicely into his crate, sleeps well at night, and walks well on a leash. Arlo sleeps peacefully in his crate all night - has never made a sound, never had an accident and hasn't torn up a single blanket. He enjoys napping in the sunshine, but needs a few good long walks each day. Arlo will do well living with another dog that is not a toy breed. He doesn't engage in a lot of active play but does enjoy having another dog around - a senior dog would be ok too. He has some separation anxiety and would do well in a home where someone is home a lot. Arlo is about 4.5 yrs old and weighs about 50 lbs.
Trooper
Trooper and Luther were seized by animal control after being found abandoned and living on chains without food for several weeks. They were underweight and in bad shape. They've now been vetted and have received adequate food and some TLC at a local boarding place. An NECR volunteer visited them and reports that they seem very well adjusted and not at all stressed. Both are loving and seemed pretty calm. Both are comfortable with being handled around the face and head. They do need experience with leash walking and do pull but are easily corrected. Trooper has hygromas (fluid in joint areas) on hocks and elbows from years of sitting on pavement and hard ground, but they do not seem to bother him. Trooper is 7 - 9 yrs old and weighs about 45 lbs. Arriving in Massachusetts in early April.
Luther
Trooper and Luther were seized by animal control after being found abandoned and living on chains without food for several weeks. They were underweight and in bad shape. They've now been vetted and have received adequate food and some TLC at a local boarding place. An NECR volunteer visited them and reports that they seem very well adjusted and not at all stressed. Both are loving and seemed pretty calm. Both are comfortable with being handled around the face and head. They do need experience with leash walking and do pull but are easily corrected.Luther has a beautiful coat and very soft fur. He is 2 yrs old and weighs about 45 lbs. Arriving in Massachusetts in early April.
Cupid
Cupid is a sweet bluetick hound girl who was found stray in Virginia. She's about 2 yrs old and weighs about 45 lbs. Cupid is a gentle soul who will blossom with some TLC and attention. She's good with other dogs and friendly, although she may be a little tentative around new people. She does warm up easily. She's a calm dog who doesn't bark much. Arriving in Massachusetts in late March.
Dina
Dina is a petite black and tan coonhound mix. She was an owner surrender in Virginia due to a move. Dina came from a home where she lived with another dog and young children.Dina has medium energy, she's a typical happy hound and she doesn't bark much. She should be a good family dog. Dina is housebroken and friendly. Dina is about 3 yrs old ad weighs about 40 lbs. Arriving in Massachusetts in late March.
Newton
Newton was a shelter favorite in Virginia. He's about 5yrs old and weighs 40 - 45 lbs. Newton was found wearing a hunting collar but his contacts could not be reached, so he spent some time unclaimed at the county shelter. He has an amazing personality. He likes to meet new people and ienjoys getting attention. His foster says he is very sweet, submissive and smaller than most male coonhounds. Newton gets along well with other dogs but is not great around cats. Newton will arrive in Massachusetts in late March.
Willow - Adopted !
Willow and Meela are petite hound mixes, littermates coming to us from southern Virginia. We can place them serperately or together. They are about a year old, friendly, engaging with new people, and good with other dogs. Willow has arrived and is at a foster home near Boston. Her foster Mom reports that she is very sweet and enjoys attention. She appears to be housebroken and will go to the door to be let out. Wiilow enjoys soft sleeping spots ( like her foster's bed!), she likes to be near her people. Willow also gets along with tthe resident dog and understands his moods and need for space at times. She's a great little hound and might be happiest in a home with another dog since she does not like to be left alone. Willow weighs 38 lbs, Willow has arrived and is ready for visits in southern NH.
Meela
Meela is a sweet and petite 40-pound hound mix who made her way to us from southern Virginia. At about a year old, she's a super-friendly, affectionate pup who loves meeting new people and playing with dogs and children of all ages. Since arriving in her foster home north of Boston, Meela has settled in beautifully. Her foster describes her as an absolute treasure - easy-going, curious, intelligent, snuggly and always ready for fun. She enjoys hiking, sniffing, playing with her toys and being with her people. Meela is housebroken, does well in her crate overnight, and is getting the hang of leash walking. She loves field trips in the car! She would love a fenced yard to explore, but is perfectly happy adventuring on a tie out cable. If you're looking for a loving, playful, and loyal companion, Meela could be the perfect match for you!
Snubby
Meet Snubby ! She's a hound mix who has been in the care of one of our Virginia rescue partners for several months. She came in as a puppy, but she's about a year old now. Snubby loves other dogs and gets along with cats. She enjoys playing with her squeaky toys and likes to play in the water. Snubby weighs about 45 lbs and is in good health. She's fully vetted and ready to come up to a committed adopter.
Hank and Loretta
Hank and Loretta
Hank and Loretta
Hank and Loretta
Age: 7 years (siblings)
Breed: Bluetick Coonhound
Male and Female: Spayed and neutered
Meet this cute pair of Bluetick hounds! Hank and Loretta are a sweet brother and sister pair that would love a big fenced yard to run around in. They do great with kids but have not spent much time with cats and dogs so that is unknown. Slow introductions with other pets would be key to ensure a good match. Hank and Loretta are very friendly and happy to snuggle on the couch with their people. These two know commands come, sit and stay and would make great hound companions. These two healthy hounds LOVE walks and both do well on a leash (so maybe a double leash for the two of them would be ideal) and they are crate trained. They would ideally be adopted together since they are close siblings. These two are available for visits in Windham, CT. Please contact Justin Baker phone: 860-942-2632 or email at j.bakerrepair@yahoo.com
Clarice
Hank and Loretta
Hank and Loretta
Age: 2.5 years
Breed: Foxhound
Gender: Female (spayed)
Weight: Medium
Clarice is a beautiful and sweet young female foxhound looking for her forever home. She is very silly and playful, often wiggling and running around to show how excited she is. However, she is also quite the lover! She absolutely loves to give hugs and to be loved on, often 'smiling' at us! She has spurts of high energy during which she loves to run and play outside. When she's done, she's happy to curl up and take a nap. We think she would do well in a home with another friendly dog. Clarice is often shy with new people or new environments, but will show off her adorable personality to those with some time and patience.
We are not sure if Clarice has ever lived in a home, so we are unsure if she's house trained. She knows how to sit and seems to pick up on training well. Because she is also a bit shy, potential adopters should be confident with introverted dogs and plan to help build her confidence.
Clarice's adoption includes pre-paid training with Mischief Managed in Exeter, RI.
She is generally good with other dogs, but a meet-and-greet is required. We're unsure about cats or other small animals.
She is about 2.5 years old, spayed, and up-to-date on vaccines.
Please contact staff at (401) 294-2754 or email animalshelter@exeterri.gov for more information on our adoption process. Please do NOT apply through Petfinder.
Max
Hank and Loretta
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
Liam
Lexie
Name: Liam
Age: 9 years
Breed: Hound mix
Gender: Male
Color: Tan, White and black
Special needs: Needs support with living indoors
Meet Liam! A beautiful hound boy with a heart of gold. Liam was taken in by a kind rescuer that doesn't have the resources to keep him long term. He now needs a soft place to settle in and feel at home. Liam needs to be placed in a stable situation where he can thrive and feel relaxed. At this point, Liam is only happy and comfortable outdoors and doesn't have any experience living indoors. He becomes very anxious indoors, has potty accidents and will pace back and forth until let back outside. For this reason, Liam needs to be slowly introduced to the home setting so he can become house trained, and feel relaxed indoors. He is currently on sedatives to help him relax and deal with some anxiety due to all of the changes in his life. The medication has helped him a lot and now he needs the love, support and guidance of a devoted forever family. The ideal home for Liam could provide a heated outdoor space (ie; a barn, or run area close to the house) to allow Liam to gradually become acclimated to an indoor home environment. Liam loves other dogs and will happily greet them. Liam greets new people a bit shyly, has a heart of gold and not one mean bone in his precious body. Liam is a darling boy that you can't help falling in love with. He will make an amazing hound companion. Liam is located in Stratham, New Hampshire. For more information about Liam, please contact Dr Tammy Gampel at 603-583-2740 or email at drtamgam@gmail.com
Lexie
Lexie
Lexie
Name: Lexie
Age: 2 years
Breed: Hound mix
Gender: Female
Color: Tan, White and black
Lexie is a two year old coonhound available in Rhode Island. She is spayed, chipped and up to date on all shots. Lexie is crate-trained and housebroken. She has learned to ring a bell when she wants to go out.
She has successfully completed beginners training class where she was a rockstar, and will benefit from more advanced training.
Lexie is capable of counter surfing, but does know it’s wrong, so redirecting her works well. Lexie needs lots of exercise and toys! She is a hound, so that means she likes to be working and engaging with her environment. If not supplied with toys, she will make some of your prized possessions her toys. So keeping lots of chew bones around is imperative. And keeping things like remote controls out of reach is a good idea!
Lexie loves car rides and adventures! She must be leashed at all times if not inside a fenced in yard. If you have a fenced in yard it must be STURDY and high. She can jump over a 4ft high fence with ease. And she will look for any weak spots. We always supervise her when outside.
Lexie likes giving and getting affection; she would be best with older children. and could definitely knock over small children with her enthusiasm.
Lexie has been around other dogs and adores them! She can play rough, so a young and/or active pup in the home would be ideal. She has been respectful of the senior dog in the house and gives her a wide berth.
Dog savvy cats that want to play would be okay. If your cat just isn’t that into dogs it would not be a good fit.
If you are interested in more information or would like to fill out an application please contact Sarah B. Wilcox at sarahscleansweep@yahoo.com.
Bones
Lexie
Lexie
Name: Bones
Gender: Male neutered
Age: 1 years old
Breed: Redbone Hound
Weight: 60 lbs
Meet Bones! A very sweet and beautiful Redbone Coonhound who loves pets, treats and affection. Bones' family has had a change in their living situation and want to place Bones in a home better suited for a dog. Bones current owner says he is so loving and by the second time he met her Dad, Bone's climbed right into his lap in the recliner so he could be extra close. Bones is good with adults and other dogs but has not had experience around children or cats. He might bark occasionally at other dogs if he missed his chance to sniff or say hi to them. Bones is crate trained as it is his bed and where he goes when nobody is home. Bones will bark to remind you to let him out if he knows you are back. Bones does well on a leash but (like all hounds) his nose will sometimes catch a scent and he will pull. Bones says that's just part of his hound charm. Bones is a sweet and polite boy and has no resource guarding behaviors. He has already learned commands such as sit, down and quiet. Bones would do great in a fenced yard although he hasn't challenged containment. He likes to stand up and lean on walls to see if he can see over them but hasn't actually tried to jump over. Bones is a sweet, energetic boy that loves attention and will be a wonderful hound companion for someone looking for the love of a floppy eared buddy. Whether it's a walk in the park or snuggles on the couch for movie night, Bones is game! Bones is up to date with vaccines and housebroken. Bones is available for visits in Cambridge, Massachusetts. If you'd like to meet this adorable boy, please contact Katie at schrettnerk97@gmail.com; (201) 970-6800
Eli
Age: 18 mos
Breed: Hound Mix
Gender Male
Weidhgt 45 lb
Eli, sweet, cute hound boy, young, playful. He has Black/brown markings and a white chest. He is a perfect 45 pounds, 18 months old, short coat! He is gentle and loyal. Loves all people, dogs and kids. He is a quiet well-behaved boy. He's good on his leash, but would do best with an obedience class to learn proper walking manners. He's been someone's pet, he learns quickly, and knows sit and down, he'll do anything for a treat !! He would do well with a fenced yard, to run and play with another dog. He's a good natured, playful young boy, full of energy and smart. He's currently with a VA rescue VA, but can be transported to New England or to NECR for a Massachusetts adoption. Contact : k9rescueva@gmail.com
Cady
Age: 2 years pld
Breed: Hound Mix
Gender: Female (Spayed)
Weight: 45 lbs
Traits: Smart and attentive
Meet Cady, a beautiful, loyal, and sweet hound girl who adores her family. However, her current family anticipates a change in their dynamics that they believe won’t be suitable for Cady. They’re hoping to find an adults-only home without cats or children.
Cady would thrive in such an environment and would benefit from having another dog to show her the ropes and be her playmate. She’s already potty trained, crate trained, and sleeps soundly through the night. Cady is eager to learn new commands and loves accompanying her family on various outdoor activities, including car rides, hikes, walks, and swimming (with a life jacket).
After a day of play and fun, Cady enjoys relaxing on the couch. While she’s not a big snuggle bug, she’ll seek out pets and attention when she needs it. Cady prefers having some space for herself but also craves the knowledge that her family is nearby in case she needs them.
However, Cady can be cautious and may react to strangers. She needs people she trusts nearby to help her transition gradually into new settings and when meeting new people. While Cady has shown some resource guarding around food and sleeping areas, she’s been working with a trainer to reinforce positive responses to triggers and has made significant progress since adoption.
Calming treats, medication, and a safe place to decompress, like her crate, have been instrumental in managing Cady’s anxiety. Her strong food motivation has also been a valuable asset in her training. Cady is highly intelligent and eager to please, working hard for her favorite treats, including peanut butter, bananas, cheese, and dehydrated beef livers.
Cady is well-behaved on a leash and is actively working on improving her recall skills. She already knows basic commands like “here,” “place,” “touch,” “sit,” “crate,” “down,” “ok,” “find it,” and “paw.” Her current family is teaching her many more commands.
Cady’s favorite pastime is scent-related games and puzzle toys that keep her mind sharp and mentally stimulated. Cady, a hound with an exceptional tracking nose, loves sniffing out critters during walks and around the yard. A fenced yard is essential for her safety, as her tracking instincts drive her to explore. She’s a chewer and enjoys chewing on sticks and tennis balls.
Cady is also a big napper and prefers her donut-shaped bed, which she loves to fluff before settling in for a nap. Ideally, she’d thrive in a family with responsible, calm, and patient adults, preferably those with hound experience, to provide her with the necessary guidance, consistency, stimulation, and training to become the best hound companion she can be.
Cady is currently located in Southern Maine and available for visits. For more information about Cady and to arrange a meet-and-greet, please contact Max at (413)-358-2666 or email maxwell.dakin@gmail.com.