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Pinkie - Adopted
Pinkie is a cute tricolor Beagle from Virginia. She's about 4 yrs old and weighs about 33 lbs. Pinlkie is well-socialized and engaging with new people. She gets along well with other dogs. She has a sweet personality. Pinkie will arrive in Massachusetts May 3.
Red
Pinkie and Red came to us from a rural Virginia shelter. They are happy, friendly Beagles who are engaging and affectionate. Red is 5 - 6 yrs old and weighs about 35 lbs. She gets along with other dogs, barks when she's excited, but is otherwise quiet. Arriving in Massachusetts May 10.
Buster
Meet Buster! Buster is a tricolor/bluetick Beagle mix, 1 - 2 yrs old and weighing 30 lbs. Buster loves people and makes friends quickly. He's a hugger and likes petting and attention. Buster still has some playful puppy behaviors and will amuse himself with his toys, but he'd prefer an active playmate. He enjoys chase games, tug-of-war, wrestling and just hanging out. Buster sleeps quietly in a crate at night and appears to be housebroken if let out out frequently. He walks well on a leash and enjoys his outside time. He also likes to be with his people and will curl up at your feet or nearby. Buster is going to be a great companion! He is available for visits in the Boston area.
Maeve - Adopted
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. Maeve has arrived and is ready for visits.
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 Massachusetts May 17.
Paddy
Paddy is a handsome young coonhound, about 2 years old. He's super friendly and playful, and a great snuggler too. Paddy gets along well with other dogs, but might be exhuberant on first meetings. He's food motivated, which is helpful for training, and has not shown any aggression. He had been living on a chain with only a plastic doghouse for shelter in the hills of Virginia. He is enjoying his newfound freedom and loves to run. He'll benefit from some obedience training and practice walking on a leash. He likes attention, giving hugs and getting petted. Paddy is mostly housebroken; he's learned 'sit', and is generally respectful of limits and not destructive. He sleeps quietly in his foster's office on workdays and is gnerally quiet. Paddy would be happiest with another playful dog and a fenced yard. He's going to be a great hound companion! Paddy weighs about 55 lbs and is fostering on Cape Cod.
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 May 3
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 May 17.
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
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
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
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 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
Scout
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:
Caesar
Meet Droolious Caesar!
Caesar is about 3 years old, 65 lbs, and he is a Mutt! In his foster home, he is doing great with his house-training and leash walking. He has not been crated. He could go to a home with kids 5+, cats, and other dogs.
His foster says, "Caesar has been an absolute pleasure to have in the house. He fit right into the daily routine. He likes to be around other dogs, but also at times he will feel the need to protect his human that he comes becomes attached to very quickly from other dogs that may be playing a little too rough with the human. Other than that, he would be a great dog for any home. He is very laid-back and loves to snuggle and cuddle and just a very sweet demeanor overall."
He is available for adoption in Hopkinton by appointment. Please fill out an application on our website at https://www.browndogcoalition.com/adoptable as a first step.
Maggie
Maggie
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.
Ginger
Maggie
Ginger
Breed: Redtick Coonhound
Weight: 70 lbs
Size: Medium
Color: Red and White
Gender: Female
Age: 7 years
Meet Ginger, she has the most soulful eyes and LOVES affection! This girl had a rough start in life in an abusive household before being rescued and subsequently fostered by a kind soul who would like to find her the best forever home where she can continue to thrive. She is roughly 7 years old and is a lovely dog. Sweet and lovable with all people, she has good house manners and is housebroken. Ginger needs to be spayed. She is crate trained. Ginger is pretty good with kids but can be a jumper on occasion so older children/teens might handle her exuberance more readily. Ginger does well with dogs she has had proper, slow introductions with and has had a chance to get to know. She tends to get along with dogs that are already likely to happily accept another dog. While she can be pushy with other dogs, she is very good at accepting their corrections should they offer them. Ginger currently lives with another dog and will sometimes exhibit resource guarding behavior over high value treats or her spot on the couch. Ginger is fed in her crate to avoid squabbles but this is more precautionary as the two dogs otherwise get along. She has been doing well with commands (ie; getting up on the chair to greet people when prompted instead of jumping up on people. She is great with cats, especially if they are confident around dogs. If they will run, she will chase but has never attempted to grab them if she catches them - she has been known to step on them with her foot so they can’t escape her sniffing though!! Ginger walks somewhat well on a leash by can get excited by smells and start pulling. She pulls less if you walk her on a shorter leash. Ginger does great on a cable but does not like to be hooked out for long periods of time however - after about 15-20 minutes she will start to howl to let you know she’s ready to go back inside. Ginger would do best in a yard with a secure, high fence where she can roam safely. Ginger needs a loving home with people who understand the hound breed and will embrace this very deserving girl. Ginger is located near Lincoln, Maine and her foster is able to transport her anywhere within 300 miles to help get her into her perfect home. Please contact Emily at cell or text: 207-290-0735 or email at en.goodwin55@gmail.com