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Zuma
Zuma was surrendered to a Louisiana shelter due to her owner's moving. Her owner described Zuma as a sweet and friendly companion who is confident and likes sniffing and exploring. She also enjoys her quiet moments and is a great snuggler. Her current caregivers describe=e her as an adoring lap dog. Zuma is about 4 years old and weighs 19 lbs. Zuma has arrived in Massachusetts and is settling into her foster home. She likes to be with her people, loves her walks, nad seems to be housebroken once she's familiar with the routine. Zuma is available for visits southwest of Boston.
Jean
Jean is a happy little beagle who is making progress in gaining confidence with her current caregivers. They describe Jean as gentle, calm and friendly. Jean is 3 - 4 yrs old and weighs about 22 lbs. Arriving Dec 20.
Bertha
Bertha was turned in to a rural Virginia shelter with 2 other hounds. She's 4-5 years old and weighs about 50 lbs. Bertha is sweet and a little timid in new situations. This group of hounds has been through a lot and were urgent rescues from a full shelter. They are currently boarding in Virginia to keep them safe while we arrange foster care and adoptions. She did well with kids and cats when tested at the shelter. We'll have better photos soon - we have videos to share with interested adopters. Bertha has arrived and is ready for visits.
Birdie
Birdie was turned in to a rural Virginia shelter with 2 other hounds. She's 4-5 years old and weighs about 50 lbs. Birdie is sweet and a little timid in new situations. This group of hounds has been through a lot and were urgent rescues from a full shelter. They are currently boarding in Virginia to keep them safe while we arrange foster care and adoptions. She did well with kids and cats when tested at the shelter. We'll have better photos soon. - we have videos to share with interested adopters. Birdie has arrived and is ready for visits.
Ringo
Ringo came to us from West Virginia. His caregivers there describe him as a pretty calm dog, a people pleaser with a steady personality. He likes his walks but is also content to lie around dozing somewhere near his people. Ringo is about 5 years old and weighs 64 lbs. He is thought to be a coonhound/bloodhound mix. Ringo has arrived in the Boston area and is available for visits north of Boston.
Betty
Betty is a very affectionate and outgoing coonie girl. She has lived among a pack of hounds for four years and is looking for a new home due to her owners relocation to a City in which keeping several hounds is impossible. Bet is eager to meet new fur friends at the dog park, on the beach and everywhere she walks. She is also eager to meet new people on her adventures and her assumption is that everyone is eager to meet her too! Bet is trained off leash and has very good recall but as a hound girl if she catches a deer scent she may run off. Depending on where in the country she is rehomed she may need to wear a gps collar as she does now. Bet is very affectionate and craves attention but she does not demand it at all. She is a beta among other dogs and causes no trouble with her canine friends. I believe Bet is best suited for a home with at least one other dog in the house. She is great with children. And while Bet is NOT aggressive about food she LOVES IT. She may have been hungry as a baby - she was found with her litter and her mother - and although she has never missed a meal since being found, she will try to convince her people otherwise. Bet is a truly lovely and gentle hound girl who will warm her owners hearts. Betty is 7 -8 yrs old and weighs about 50 lbs.
Annie
FOSTER OR ADOPTER URGENTLY NEEDED !
Annie is a 8 year old coonhound who was originally adopted in 2022. Due to a move and change in 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.
Beauford
Beauford is a sweet, active, lemon and white beagle from Virginia. He's a little guy at about 25 lbs. He loves to play and to be outside for hours of the day (if you are looking for a quiet couch potato, he is not the dog for you). He would do best with a fenced in yard with room to sniff and sing. He loves people and attention and also does well with other dogs: his foster reports there is not an aggressive bone in his body. When it is time for bed, he will sleep through the night and is largely housetrained. When Beauford arrived we noticed that he had a lump on his butt. The mass has been surgically removed and biopsied and the prognosis is good for a healthy recovery. Vets have estimated Beauford's age at 5 - 7 yrs old. His foster reports that he is like a puppy at times and full of energy. He's a joyful little Beagle who will bring you companionship and laughs. Available for visits north of Boston near southern NH.
Rusty
Rusty came to us from rural North Carolina where he was found stray. He's a nice hound who makes friends easily. Rusty has a sweet disposition and was apparently someone's pet. He's housebroken, does well in a crate and knows some commands like 'sit' and 'paw'. He loves to play with his toys and enjoys attention from new people. Rusty can be an escape artist and will need secure leashing and a secure fenced yard. He has plenty of energy and enjoys his outings Vets have estimated Rusty's age between 2 and 6 and he weighs about 55 lbs.Rusty has arrived and is available for visits in the Boston area.
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
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.
Mo and Copper
Mo and Copper
Age - Copper (7 years old); Mo (2 years old)
Breed - Copper (Treeing walker hound); Mo (Beagle/hound mix)
Gender - Both male (Copper is neutered)
Color - Copper (Brown, Black and white); Mo (Black and white)
Weight - Copper (Medium); Mo (small)
Bristol Animal Control is looking to place 2 hound mixes that are available for foster or adoption. These two darling dogs were seized from a larger cruelty and hoarding case involving 30+ dogs in Oxford, Connecticut. These two sweethearts (Both males) are still looking for their forever home. Both dogs are very sweet. They really should go as a pair. The younger, black and white hound mix is blind and follows his buddy around. The tri colored hound is already neutered. More information about these dogs will be available soon. Stay tuned for updates! If you can open your home and heart as a foster or adopter to one or more of these sweet dogs please contact Ray Zagurski at 860-584-3087 or email RayZagurski@bristolct.gov or April Yurasek: 808-227-7153 or email: april.yurasek@mac.com
Goose
Mo and Copper
Age: 3 years old
Breed: Hound
Size: Medium
Gender: Male (neutered)
Color: Tri-colored
Meet Goose! He is a very friendly dog with lots of spunk and he is looking for a home that can offer him a large fenced in yard with more space to run and get his exercise. He is good with kids but because of his energy level older kids and teens would be ideal. He is ok with the resident cat but the family does keep some separation between them as Goose gets too excited sometimes. So a cat free home may be ideal. Goose is ok with other dogs but would need proper introductions since he is more comfortable with certain dogs. He may not want to engage and get defensive with overly excitable dogs. He loves people and would do great as an only dog. He currently sleeps on his bed on the couch so he doesn’t have experience in a crate. Goose does ok when left alone but gets some separation anxiety when his people leave the house. The transition of people leaving the house gets him a little anxious as he doesn’t want to miss out on anything. Goose walks nicely on a leash and does not have high prey drive. He is a very sweet boy that loves attention and can ideally have someone around most of the day. A retired couple or someone that works from home or is hybrid would be a great match for Goose. Goose is available for visits in Haverhill, MA. Please contact Chris to set up a meet and greet at 978-914-0456 or email at chrisheywood@yahoo.com.
Snoopy
Age: 11 months old
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound
Gender: Female (neutered)
Weight: 50 lbs
Color: Brown, White and Black
Snoopy is a fun-loving, enthusiastic gal who is learning how to channel all of her teenager energy into good manners. She loves to be outside exploring the world and putting her hound nose to use, but she will also thrive with a patient, gentle adopter who is ready to help her learn and grow into the best adult dog she can be. She's smart and sensitive, she just needs someone who can provide her with some structure and consistency, while also helping her learn how to communicate appropriately when she is uncomfortable or frustrated. We are looking for Snoopy to start as the only pet in the home while she is learning some foundational skills, but she has done well meeting dogs at the shelter (with a little help!) and could love to have some well-matched dog friends! If you're ready to help Snoopy shine, reach out to the MSPCA Adoption Center in Centerville, MA for more information!
Sadie
Age:3 yr old
Breed: Treeing Waker Coonhound
Gender: Female (neutered)
Weight: 50 lbs
Color: Tricolor
Meet Sadie! Sadie is approximately 3 years old, 50 lbs currently and she may have some hound in her mix. In her foster home, she is doing great with his house-training, crate training, and leash walking. Like many hounds, she will follow her nose and is strong when she smells something she wants to go investigate. She could go to a home with kids 10+ and other dogs.
No cats, please! She is not a good candidate to live in an apartment due to barking.
Her foster says, "Sadie is very smart and sweet. She loves to give lovings to the ones that she loves. Sadie loves to go for walks and some hiking but she says jogging and running isn't her cup of tea. But she is also just as happy at home as long as she is with the ones that she loves she likes. But Sadie is looking hoping and dreaming to find her forever family that will love her and it won't be a one way street she has a lot of love to give in return. Could you be the one that makes all of her dreams come true?"
She is available for adoption in Hopkinton or Maynard by appointment. Please fill out an application on our website at https://www.browndogcoalition.com/adoptable as a first step.
Riley
Age: 10 mos old
Breed: Treeing Waker Coonhound
Gender: Maile Neutered
Weight: Growing 45-50
Color: Tricolor
Meet Riley! Riley is approximately 10 months old, 30 lbs currently and he might have some Treeing Walker Coonhound in his mix! In his foster home, he is working hard on his house training, crate training and leash walking. He could go to a home with kids, cats, and other dogs.
His foster says, "Riley is an incredibly sweet, loving, and good-natured dog who truly enjoys people — including kids — and even gets along well with cats. He wants to say hello to everyone and thrives on companionship. He’s easygoing and gentle, with a curious nose that’s always exploring the world around him. Riley is very food-motivated and eager to learn, which has made training a fun and positive experience. He already knows how to sit, wait patiently for his food until released, and walks well on a leash. Like many young dogs, he’s still refining his manners and learning his commands, but he responds well to guidance and consistency. He didn’t quite know what to do with toys at first, but now happily enjoys them — especially appropriate chew toys and treats. Riley would do best with a family who enjoys spending time with him, continuing his training, and keeping him mentally and physically engaged. In return, he offers affection, loyalty, and a wonderful temperament."
He is available for adoption in N Dartmouth on January 2nd. Please fill out an application on our website at https://www.browndogcoalition.com/adoptable as a first step.
Georgie
Age: 9 months
Gender: Male - neutered
Breed: Bloodhound/Bluetick hound
Color: Brown and Black
Weight: 76 lbs
Meet Georgie! Georgie is a fun loving puppy looking for a home with a spacious, secure yard and a person that can spend time in both the outdoor and home setting. Georgie’s original owner brought him to his brother's fire department seeking a home for him. Georgie needs a fenced yard to run and enough outside activity during the day. The current owner will need to travel for work between Massachusetts and NH and it is too stressful for Georgi and too log for crating. Georgie loves running every morning with his current owner and would make a great walking or running companion. He needs more practice with his leash skills and can spend short periods of time in a crate. Georgie currently sleeps on the couch or bed at night where he is comfiest. He is good around the house but might be tempted by treats/food on the counter and may try counter surfing to get what smells tasty. He may resource guard high value items once he's got it so he needs to continue training. He is too big and energetic for small children as he could easily knock them down, but would do great with older kids, teens and young adults. Georgie reacts very excitably to other dogs and barks at them but has demonstrated good play with other dogs he has met. He would need to continue training in socialization skills and would need proper intros with dogs he meets. He doesn't do well with cats. He has a strong scent drive for seeking out small critters. He would most likely do well with a hunting family as he enjoys sniffing everything. He is very smart and motivated to learn and has already learned good play. He loves tug of war and his Kong toys! Since Georgie is a large and energetic young dog, he needs an individual with hound experience that can continue to train him with recall skills and other commands. Georgie is available for visits in New Hampshire and Wenham, MA. For more information about Georgie please contact Garrett at 978-766-7248 or email at rradiifi@gmail.com.