PO Box 326, Lexington MA 02420 necoonhoundrescue@gmail.com
Duke
Duke is a friendly Beagle who was found stray in Louisiana. He's yrs old1 - 2 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 August.
Crowley
This handsome young Beagle boy is about a year old and weighs about 24 lbs. Crowley takes a little while to warm up in new situations. He's new to his caretakers in Virginia and is still a little shy but is slowly coming out of his shell. He won't come to you asking for petting yet, but he does seem to enjoy attention and shows excitment around people. Crowley loves his food and that should help with some training. He does fine in a crate and seems like he'd be an easy keeper for an older couple or someone in an apartment. He's polite and gentle and he should do well around children although he will probably not enjoy manhandling, pulling, and loud or boisterous kids. Crowley should arrive August 22.
Edwin
Edwin is a cute little Beagle who makes friends easily and must have been someone's pet. He loves his toys and comfy beds. He can be vocal when excited or wanting attention - but that may be the shelter environment. He's generally a very happy little guy and was comfortable making the transition from the shelter to a boarding place where he's awaiting transport north. Edwin is about 6 yrs old and weighs 26 lbs. He'll arrive in Massachusetts July 19th.
Bunny - Adopted
Bunny is a very sweet 1.5 year old 30 lb beagle who simply wants her person who will cuddle with her. She is friendly with other dogs and an ideal home would have a canine companion. Bunny loves to run and sniff, and would do best in a home in a suburban or rural area with a fenced yard. She is still learning to walk on leash and will pull (and howl!) when she catches the scent of a rabbit, which is typical beagle behavior. She has been in her New England foster home for two weeks and is making progress on housetraining.
Twix -Pending
Twix is a very sweet hound who will appreciate a quiet home in a non-urban setting. Twix came to us from a Virginia shelter and was heartworm positive. He's received heartworm treatment in a New Jersey foster home, where he's learned to appreciate life as a pet. Twix loves other dogs and gets along with cats too. Loud noises make him nervous, so he'd like to avoid traffic, motorcycles, fireworks, and needs some TLC during storms. He's nervous walking on a leash in busy or noisy areas. Twix is a loving, low-energy hound who enjoys being outside and just hanging out with his people. He's been happy to have someone around during the day and his foster works from home. He is housebroken and does well with his foster's doggie door. He has never lept onto furniture, stolen food or exhibited any negative behavior, he's not a barker either. Twix has been great around small children and visitors but may not interact much with new people. He sleeps on the floor in his foster's bedroom, or in an open crate. He's just a quiet and gentle hound who needs some love and cuddles. His ideal home will have a fenced yard and at least one other dog for companionship. Twix is 3 - 4 years old and weighs about 50 lbs. His NJ foster is willing to Facetime, share videos and speak with any interested applicants. Twix will be ready for transport in early August.
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. His owner/surrender notes say that he has been good with children and other dogs, but will chase cats. He may be dog-selective in a new setting. He transported well and enjoyed having a bath Blue is 4 yrs old and weighs about 70 lbs. HBlue has arrived in Massachusetts and is ready for visits.
Annie
Annie is a 7 year old coonhound who was originally adopted in 2022. Due to a move and change in the 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. Annie is available for visits in the Boston area.
Maggie
Maggie is a bluetick coonhound from rural Virginia who is about to land at the local shelter - which often does not end well. Her owner cannot keep her due to health problems, and she's being kept tethered to a kennel due to running off several times. We will bring her up to Massachusetts for an interested adopter or committed foster. Maggie is about 3 yrs old and weighs about 60 lbs. She's a sweet and friendly girl who likes to be with her people. She's done well with all the dogs she's met, she will chase a cat but will not hurt one. Maggie is your typical rural coonhound who needs some training on a leash and secure containment, but she has potential to be a great pet. Maggie has arrived in Massachusetts and is ready for visits.
Max
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
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.
Fern and Jupiter
Age: 4 years
Gender: Female (Spayed)
Breed: Treeing walker Coonhound
Color: Tri color (black, white, tan)
Weight: Fern - 60lbs ; Juniper - 52lbs
Meet Fern and Juniper! These two gals had to be returned to the RISPCA last year because their owner had insecure housing and could not keep them. They have been waiting a long time for a forever family but have been doing really well with their caring friends at the RISPCA. These girls have become a staff favorite but everyone at the RISPCA hopes to see these girls go to a home with a loving family that they can call their own. They are beautiful girls that need a family that can offer time, love, a fenced yard to play in and a soft place to lay their floppy ears at night. These two like to sleep together at night and are such a lovely pair. 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!
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 another dog in the past, so she may do well with another dog of similar size and energy as her in her new home as well. If you're looking for a true loyal companion who would be a fantastic hiking companion, Juniper is your girl! These girls need a home without cats, do great with other dogs and older kids because of their energy level. Fern and Juni are very close so (although they could be placed separately) they would do best if placed together. Fern and Juniper are available for visits by appointment at the Rhode Island SPCA in Providence, RI. If you are interested in applying for Fern and Juniper, please fill out an adoption application! The application can be found on our website:https://www.rispca.org/adoptable-dogs
Nala
Nala is 2 years old. She’s spayed and house trained. She’s a super sweet girl who loves hugs and cuddling. She has some energy so a yard and/or walk would fit best. She’s loves playing ball and for the most part brings the ball back!! She’s adores her stuffed animals too. In our experience we feel she needs a loving family of her own. She plays great with our other 2 dogs but she becomes very territorial with food especially when humans are eating. She also becomes a wee bit territorial with the other dogs when it comes to cuddle time not as much as food. I truly believe she could be ok with other dogs if one had time to train her without children around. She is just dying for love and affection..She does extremely well with my 12 year old daughter with play and cuddle time. It’s food that triggers her territory behaviors. She’s a bit scidish but I feel that this too is a behavior that could be from her past that I’m not aware of. I’m open to conversation as I would like for her to have the perfect opportunity to thrive! Contact jbobrien425@gmail.com
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.
George
Name: George
Weight: 51 lbs
Breed: Coonhound Mix
Color: Brown, Black and White
Gender: Male - neutered
Age: 6 years old (estimated DOB 7/11/2018) George is a sweet, loyal companion who loves outdoor sniffing adventures and long naps on the sofa. His current family is experiencing some changes including a move that will affect their ability to provide George with the care he deserves. They wish for George to find a home where he can be given the time and space to continue to be loved. He is cat friendly. He might be tentative with new dogs but warms up quickly; he does well with female dogs and most males after getting to know them. He has grown to love the 120lb male Doberman next door.
George is a gentle and patient dog and he loves people. A home with older teens and young adults that can handle his energy is recommended. George does well on the leash and has learned loose leash training. He would love to go on walks with older kids and young adults.
He is crate trained and loves going to his crate. Unlike many hounds, George is very good about staying on his turf and has done pretty well when visiting friends and family with an unfenced acreage. Even though he's not an escape artist, George would benefit from a secure, fenced yard to keep him safe and allow him to run off leash. George enjoys a balance of walk-time, playtime and rest time. He can also be quite the entertainer with his occasional sassy facial expressions and the most adorable, big, soft ears in the world. He enjoys soft, comfy areas to nap and LOVES cuddles on the sofa with his people! George is available for visits in Providence, RI. To learn more about George, please contact Thomas and Amy at thomas.egbert@gmail.com or April (volunteer at NECR) at 808-227-7153.
Chloe
Gender: Female
Age: 8 years
Breed: Bluetick Coonhound
Color: Black, tan and white
Size: Medium
CALLING ALL HOUND LOVERS! Meet Chloe – Your Gentle, Joyful Companion! Hi there! My name is Chloe, and I’m an 8-year-old Bluetick Coonhound with a heart full of love and a nose made for sniffing adventures. Life threw me a curveball recently when my beloved person passed away. Now, I’m looking for a new family to share my gentle spirit and joyful energy with. If you know hounds, you already know we’re sweet, loyal, loving souls—and I’m no exception! I’m a classic hound through and through: Loving, food-motivated, and always up for a good sniff! I walk beautifully on a leash and adore my strolls around the neighborhood. I’m one smart cookie too—I know commands like “sit,” “down,” “shake,” and “come”! Potty trained? Check. Crate trained? Check. Ready to love you forever? Double check! Don’t let my age fool you—I’ve still got plenty of pep in my step! I prance when I walk and even do happy barks when I’m excited. I love playing with toys in the yard and being close to my people. Whether we’re exploring outdoors or relaxing on the couch, I’ll be right by your side. If you’re searching for a loyal, joyful, and well-mannered companion to share life’s simple pleasures, look no further. I’m Chloe, and I can’t wait to meet you. Let’s start our happily ever after together. Could you be the family I’ve been waiting for? Chloe is available for visits in Buffalo, West NY. Apply today @ Buffalocares.org or contact Rachel at rachelfarrgetsmail@gmail.com
Bernie
Age: 5 years DOB 08/15/19
Gender: Male (neutered)
Breed: Treeing Walker Hound
Color: White, tan and black
Weight: 55 lbs
Meet Bernie! This sweet boy is any hound lover's dream and he's looking for his perfect forever home. Bernie needs a home with a stable environment that allows him to settle in and relax with his people and other dogs. Bernie's ideal home has a female as his primary person although, with the right males, he would thrive and be his happiest. He’d also do well in a multi-generational household (kids, parents, grandparents). Bernie loves older people, especially woman, kids and laid back dogs. Bernie gets some separation anxiety when his people are away but does great on his own at home when he has a dog buddy to hang with. For this reason, Bernie would thrive in a home with at least one other, easy going and social dog but no alpha dogs as he tends to shut down with ultra domineering dogs. Bernie has a preference for a more rural life as he loves the farm he currently visits. His favorite thing to do is walk/hike/sniff or just hang out. While Bernie can be active and playful, he is also VERY happy to chill on the couch with his humans for hours on end. He enjoys hanging out on the farm, walking in the woods with his peeps and buddy dogs and the local dog park and is very playful around most dogs, but will settle down and just hang out after a bit of romping. While he travels well by car, boat, ect for occasional trips, he would prefer to be a dog with one place he calls home. Bernie is solid with cats as he just retreats and leaves them alone when they boss him around. He’s spent time on the farm with chickens and he doesn't bother them. Bernie would also do well in a large fenced yard and is happy to spend time outdoors on leashed walks. He is also very comfortable relaxing off leash on the front porch or in a shady spot not too far away from his current male caregiver. Bernie is wicked smart, independent and would make a great hound companion. Bernie is available for visits in Damariscotta, ME. For more information and to schedule a meet and greet please contact Diane. Cell: 206-526-9388. Email: defranksci@yahoo.com
Miles
Miles
Age: 5 Years
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound
Gender: Male (neutered)
Color: Tri color (Tan, black and white)
Weight: 45 lbs
Meet "good boy" Miles! He is very affectionate, likes to cuddle on the couch and loves meeting new people, dogs, and children. His current owners are seniors and (while they love him) don't feel they have the energy or lifestyle to meet Miles' activity level needs. Miles would do well with an active companion/family who can take him on excursions. Miles loves to (literally) prance while taking long walks and playing in the yard. He is very food motivated so he loves treats and will work for them. Miles is a smart dog and has been learning commands such as "no" and "down" and "lay down." He is currently working on "sit." Some of Miles' favorite activities includes playing with the Frisbee and chasing his favorite towel when we throw it to him. After romping for a while, he gets tired and settles down for a nap. His favorite thing is getting belly rubs! He does not chase rabbits or squirrels, but will chase a cat so he can not live with cats. As a typical hound, Miles needs an outlet for his energy as he will get into mischief and needs opportunities to exercise and play regularly. Miles would do great in a home that could offer him time to play with other dogs. While he likes other dogs, he would do best with one-on-one playtime with a dog friend or dog sibling. Miles ideal home has a nice fenced in yard, someone with time to spend with him (maybe hiking or going to the dog park), and most importantly, someone who will love and care for him. Miles will make a wonderful hound companion and his current caregivers are hoping the right people will step up for this sweet dog. Miles is currently living in Billerica, MA. If you are interested in learning more about Miles, please contact Danny and Nancy at 978-835-8078 or email at ditson35@verizon.net