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.  

Joel is a sweet, overweight beagle who was found by a Good Samaritan in Cumberland County, Virginia. His owner could not be located so he reached out to rescue rather than send him to the local shelter. Joel is estimated to be about 3-4 years old and weighs 34 lbs. He is very playful and energetic. He lives for close contact, snuggles and scratches. We suspect he was someone's pet because he seemed confused when offered pellet dog food, but was very interested in table food! Likely the reason he is so chubby! Joel needs an adopter dedicated to helping him shed 5-10 lbs. Joel will be arriving May 21.

Minnie is a pretty bluetick coonhound from West Virginia. She was an owner surrender after she had an accidental litter with another resident dog.  All of the puppies found homes and the owners decided to rehome her as well.  Minnie has a sweet disposition and is good with other dogs. She's full of energy, very outgoing and likes to meet new people.  She's about 2 yrs old and weighs about 40-45 lbs.  Minnie has arrived and is ready for visits.

Tammy, Tara, and Tate are American English Coonhound puppies from Virginia.   They are typical playful, energetic, silly, floppy pups, who love attention and are well socialized with people.  These 3 cute puppies will be just a week over 5 months old when they arrive in Massachusetts on May 21. They currently weigh 25 - 28 lbs and are probably going to be good-sized coonhounds in the 60 - 70 lb range as adults. They were never in a shelter and arrangements were made with the owner/breeder to get them into rescue.

Annie is a beautiful tricolor coonhound from Tennessee. Her owners left her behind after moving and she was taken in by a good samaritan. Annie is about 3 yrs old and weighs 40 - 45 lbs.  She's housebroken, walks well on a leash, knows some obedience commands,  and good with other dogs. Annie loves attention from her people and would do best in a home with another dog or with someone home during the day.  She likes to curl up and sleep with someone. Annie loves to play fetch ( which is unusual for a hound) and would enjoy a fenced yard and someone who will throw the ball for her.  Available for visits in coastal New Hampshire.

Millburn and Jethro are part of a group of 4 redtick coonhounds left on a property in rural Virginia. They appear to have been well-cared for and are very trusting and engaging around people.  Both are about 3 yrs old and should have an ideal weight of 45 - 50 lbs. Their current caretakers describe them both as sweet and friendly. Millburn ( left) is a little more mellow; Jethro ( right) is more energetic and an attention seeker.  Millburn and Jethro will arrive in Massachusetts May 14.

These two little hound buddies were 'dropped off' in the neighborhood of one of our fosters in Tennessee. After wandering for a few days, they were rounded up and arrangements were made to get them to our rescue.  They appear to have been well cared for, are sociable and engaging with new people, were good with the neighborhood kids and other dogs.  Hero is the larger brindle-colored one, and weighs about 35 lbs; Shoeshine is the smaller red and white one, about 25 lbs. They are about 2 yrs old.   We'd like to keep them together as they are quite bonded and love to play and curl up for naps together. Arriving in Massachusetts in Mid-May.

Ashby came to us from a southwest Virginia county animal control. He's a super sweet hound with one blue eye, which makes him very special !   Ashby  loves everyone he meets - both people and dogs.  He's fostering in a home where he's learning house manners, leash walking, and getting used to life as a pet.  Ashby is about 4 yrs old and weighs about 60 lbs. He'll transport to Massachusetts in late May.

Dylan ( tricolor) and Taylor ( red and white) are 3 month old hound mix puppies, sweet and friendly.  They should have an adult weight  of 40-50lbs.  Arriving in late May.

Angie is a cute tricolor hound from rural Virginia. She's settling in at her foster home in Massachusetts and is ready for visits !   Annie is a lazy girl and loves to sleep, she enjoys sitting outside in the sun on nice days  Like most hounds, she's  curious and wants to investigate everything, but she's easy to walk on a leash.  She enjoys affections and is starting to feel more comfortable coming up to people for some petting.  Angie is friendly around other dogs and always wants to say hello.  Angie is about 6 yrs old and weighs 57 lbs. 

Laney is a lemon and white foxhound.  She came to us from a central Virginia shelter where she had been waiting for adoption or rescue for over two months. No reason a pretty, sweet hound girl should be waiting so long for a home! Laney loves other dogs and is always happy to make friends. She walks well on a leash and is gentle and quiet.  Laney is a fast learner and is eager to please.   She can be shy around new people so she'll need a home with some patience and would probably do best with another dog in residence.  Laney will arrive May 7 .

Callie is a pretty little ticked hound from West Virginia.  She's young at about 1 yr old, but has had a rough start in life and spent the last few months living on a chain.  Callie is now in a Virginia foster home and has made great progress in just a few weeks.  She's housebroken, has learned to walk nicely on a leash, and is becoming more confident about   the scary things in houses:  stairs, the basement, and machines that beep and buzz. She loves her foster Mom and likes to curl up on her bed. Callie is going to blossom into a great hound companion.  Her ideal home would be one where she can take her time getting accustomed to new things and new people.  She's not aggressive at all but is tends to want to run from anything that scares her. She'd prefer a home without noisy young children, and without cats. Callie will arrive  May 7

Jake is a 2 year old redtick coonhound who was found on a Virginia property with 4 other redticks ( Lady and  Ellie Mae also from that group).  Jed is a quiet hound boy who has great manners around people. He can be shy when meeting people for the first time, but he has typical hound curiosity and loves to investigate new places. Jed is great with other dogs and would do well in a home with another canine friend.  Jed will arrive in Massachusetts 5/6

Duke is an owner surrender from Virginia. He was adopted as a puppy 2 years ago by a family that thought their son might hunt with him. That didn't happen and so Duke is looking for a home. He has a sweet and endearing personality, he's comfortable meeting new people and appreciates attention. Duke has been good around the office cats at the kennel. He walks well on a leash and is quite an easy companion to have around.  Duke is about 2 yrs old and weighs 65 lbs.   Duke has arrived and is ready for visits.

Dahlia is a beautiful, sweet Foxhound from Louisiana. She is about 2 years old and weighs about 45 lbs. She is timid around new people at first, but warms up once she knows you. She seeks out affection and loves attention. In fact, she often nudges her foster mom for some ear scratches. Dahlia loves toys and likes to collect them. She sleeps in bed with her fosters where she likes to have a stuffed toy for comfort.  Dahlia  will be a wonderful addition to a home with another playful dog.  Dahlia is being fostered in New Hampshire and is available for visits.

Tess is a snuggly beagle/hound mix from Virginia. She is 8 months old, weighs 32 lbs. She gets along great with other dogs. She can be a little timid at first, but warms up quickly and is friendly. Tess gets very excited for food and can be a little jumpy, but is working on her manners. She walks well on a leash and generally likes to be with her people. We're not sure if she actually knows her name, but she does come when called. Another dog in the home is required. She is jumpy so no children under 6. Tess is being fostered in western Massachusetts and is available for visits. 

Terri is a sweet, affectionate beagle/hound mix from Virginia. She is 8 months old, weighs 36 lbs and is doing great at her foster home. She is fitting right in and LOVES the other dogs there. Her foster dad says "she is going to make someone a wonderful dog". Terri has a great disposition, is very friendly with other dogs and people. She tended to stick close to people at the beginning, however, as she's gotten more comfortable, she is beginning to wander. Therefore, a fenced in yard is preferred. No invisible fences.   Like most strays, she eats like she's never been fed before! She can get jumpy around food, but once she realizes she doesn't have to worry about her next meal, she will settle down. She is doing well with house training, and sleeps through the night in her favorite chair. Due to her jumpiness and size, no children under 6. Another dog in the home is required. Terri is being fostered in central New Hampshire and is available for visits.

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.