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.
Miss Bee
Cute Bluetick Conhound puppy!! 'Miss Bee' was found wandering in the parking lot of an Applebee's in rural Virginia and spent several weeks at the county shelter. Miss Bee is about 5 months old and weighs 32 lbs. She's a friendly girl with a sweet personality and walks well on leash. Miss Bee will be arriving June 28.
Pippa - Adopted!
Pippa is a smiley hound and she has a lot to be happy about - she's coming to NECR! Pippa is a little over a year old, and petite at 40 - 45 lbs. She's been in the care of rescuers in West Virginia where she was in a county shelter. Pippa is shy upon meeting but not aggressive in any way - respectfully timid, observant in a steady curious manner, loves to burrow and make a nest in blankets or hay. Pippa folds her ears forward when she’s curious - they look twice their size! Pippa will be very loyal and appreciates attention once she knows you. She's comfortable around other dogs, unknown with cats. Pippa will arrive in Massachusetts May 31.
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
Maggie
UPDATE: Maggie is coming to Massachusetts on July 12th and we are taking applications for adoption.
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.
JW
JW is a black and tan coonhound from Tennessee. He's 7 years old and weighs about 55 lbs. JW is friendly and engaging with new people and gets along well with other dogs. He was at a shelter that lost their staff and was transferred to a different shelter who called NECR because he's very adoptable and has waited long enough! JW will be ready for transport at the end of June.
Luther
Luther is a sweet, easy going 2 year old treeing walker coonhound, weighing about 65 lbs. He was rescued off the chain in Virginia with another hound, and is now thriving in his New England foster home. Luther enjoys the company of other dogs and would love a home with a playful companion. Luther is crate trained and views the crate at his safe space. He is a big chewer and often keeps himself occupied with his chew toys. He has learned basic commands thanks to his high food motivation. Luther is curious and scent driven like most hounds, and would do best in a home with a taller fence.
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
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
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
These two beautiful dogs have been wonderful companions but sadly the current owner cannot continue to provide the care they require due to housing insecurity. Fern (all black back) and Juniper (white t-bone on face) were rescued from the Rhode Island SPCA by their current owner one year apart, and are litter mates, who are approximately 4 years old. Current owner rescued Fern in 2020, and then rescued Juniper one year later when she was returned to the shelter. They could live separately, but do have an attachment to one another that helps with their separation anxiety. Fern acts in the alpha role and resource guards food, so toys with food are best given in separate crates or areas. Juniper is wonderful with children while Fern will get anxious around children and will bark if they interact with her. A household with no other pets or young children is needed. They have both had training through K9 Behavioral Services in Hope Valley RI. They will jump on counters, chew or rip up personal items, and generally won’t come unless a treat is offered. They require crates when left alone because they do experience separation anxiety and will bark. Music or radio or toys with food will help them stay calm in crates when left alone. This bonded pair enjoys time outdoors, and are trained to walk with front harnesses and gentle leaders. They have experienced all levels of exercise from free range roaming with a Garmin tracker system to two big walks on leash per day and ample puzzle games. They have treed a raccoon and other small animals before, and will chase deer. That being said, they are happy to have someone home with them all day and will sleep if comfortable at home. A household that could offer them lots of companionship during the day or a big backyard where they could play and do puzzle games would work, however, they could also be used in trials or pack hunts. They each have their own personalities, but are very typical Treeing Walker Coonhounds. They are alert and focused on prey, while also calming down if given a comfortable place to rest. These two beautiful pups are available for visits at Rhode Island SPCA https://www.rispca.org/, contact at (401) 383-1900 ext. 0 or info@rispca.org
Nala
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
Cady
Nala
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.
Scout
Scout
Age: 2 years pld
Breed: Bluetick Coonhound
Gender:Male Neutered
Weight: 65 lbs
Scout is a 2-year-old neutered male in perfect health, confirmed by a full medical workup through his local vet. He’s energetic, intelligent, and currently working through some challenging behaviors with guidance from a veterinary behaviorist and a structured training plan.
Scout needs a committed, child-free home with someone who has the time, patience, and experience to continue his training and provide consistent structure. His current owners have worked hard to help him, but he’s shown he needs a different environment to succeed.
This is a true project dog—one who needs firm boundaries, continued training, and a lot of love. Everyone involved in Scout’s care is trying to give him the best chance possible and avoid euthanasia.
Please reach out if you're seriously interested—and please share Scout’s story to help him find the right fit.
Contact Maria:
Molly
Scout
Weight - 58 lbs
Breed: Treeing walker hound mix
Color: Light brown and white
Gender: Female - spayed
Age: Around 6 or 7 years old
Meet Molly! This adorable one of a kind hound girl is seeking a home where she can be around her people more often so she can thrive. She would do great with teens, young adults, adults and older/retired people that have the time and energy to hang out with her, be home most days and walk her regularly. Molly is a very good girl that loves to be loved on. She loves affection and physical contact with her people. When she wants more pets she will gently paw for more. One of her favorite activities is cuddling on the couch or bed with her humans. She thinks she is a 60 lb lap dog. Molly is extremely friendly with people, she will happily bounce up like Tigger to great folks with kisses. Molly is crate trained but is happiest when able to roam freely at home. She does really well outside of her crate and is trust worthy. For this reason, Molly has not used her crate in over three years. Molly is not a huge fan of playing with toys but will have a hay day taking squeakers out of stuffies. She also loves squeaker balls. Molly is a very smart girl and loves puzzle activities. Molly is leash trained. Molly’s ideal home environment includes a fenced yard, an individual/family that works from home most days if not fully and can give her lots of attention, no cats, potentially dogs with introductions but would prefer to be an only dog. Molly will make a wonderful hound companion. Molly is available for visits in White Plains, NY. Please contact Dana at 914-320-3263 or email at danamrobin@gmail.com
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. 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 can be somewhat territorial with larger male dogs so proper introductions would be needed. He has grown to love the 120lb male Doberman next door.
George is a gentle and patient dog with the exception of exhibiting resource guarding behaviors for high-value food items. He may guard 'stolen' food items but is comfortable with people around his food. George has had training specifically for resource guarding and would do best in a household where he can continue to reinforce his training/obedience skills. A home with older teens and young adults that can be consistent with his training is recommended.
George does great on a leash and has had loose leash training. 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 312-925-6865 or email at thomas.egbert@gmail.com or April (volunteer at NECR) at 808-227-7153.
Maggie
Whitley
Meet Maggie! Maggie is approximately 3 years old, 51 lbs currently and she likey has some Treeing Walker Coonhound in her mix. In her foster home, she is doing great with her house-training, crate training, and leash walking. She could go to a home with kids 5+, and possibly other dogs her size/energy. She has not been exposed to cats.
Her foster says, "Maggie is a very smart and very sweet, loving dog. She loves to be petted and just hang out on the couch getting attention. She also loves to play with other dogs and go for a nice long sniffy walks. I feel that she is the perfect dog all the way around. Just enough playtime, just enough relax time, just
enough to make life, joyous, and be the perfect companion."
She is available for adoption in N Dartmouth on May 9th. Please fill out an application on our website at https://www.browndogcoalition.com/adoptable as a first step.
Chloe
Whitley
Whitley
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
Whitley
Whitley
Whitley
Breed: Bluetick Hound Mix
Age: 4.5 years old
Gender: Female - spayed
Color: Black, White and brown
Weight: 50lbs
Whitley is a beautiful Bluetick mix hound girl looking for a forever family to call her own. She is currently being advocated and cared for by a family with younger children and the dynamic is not amendable in terms of handling a hound that needs training for resource guarding. She would do best in a home with teenagers or young adults, older adults and/or single people who are home often and have hound experience. She gets very excited when she sees cats and deer - so cats are a no go. She hasn't spent too much time around other dogs and exhibits resource guarding behavior with food items so she would most likely do best as an only dog. However, with training and slow introductions, she might do well with another dog in the family but that would need to be tested. Whitney is a hound lovers dream with those big floppy ears and iconic howl. Whitley is a very friendly and playful girl that loves to cuddle on the sofa and snuggle under her blankets. Some of her favorite activities include playing with squeaker toys, especially quacking duck toys. She can be a bit of an escape artist so a fenced yard where she can run free and burn off some spunk regularly would be ideal. Whitley does well on a no-pull leash and loves walks with her people. She has never been in a crate but sleeps well in her own bed. She sometimes lounges in the hammock in the backyard when no one is around. Whitley is very sociable, likes to be where the action is and loves to greet people. Whitley will make an amazing hound companion to a lucky person/couple with older teenagers that has the time to manage her energetic hound spirit and provide training as needed. She is a fast learner and is eager to please. Whitney is available for visits near Doylestown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Please contact Monika for more information at monikaparker826@gmail.com
215-603-7513