Resources
RescueS
Please note that this list is reguarly being updated with more rescues.
We focused on the areas of the United States that we are most familiar with: New York City and Pennsylvania.
If there is a specific state you want to be considered, please send a DM!
Search in your area on The Shelter Pet Project, or PetFinder.
Hound-Specific Rescues
All Hounds on Deck (LA)
Basset + Beagle Rescue of the Heartland (NE, KS, IA, MO)
Beagle 911 (PA)
Beagle Haven (PA)
Beagle Paws (Canada)
Beagle Rescue League (NJ, PA)
BeFreegle Foundation (NY)
Coonhound Rescue Network (Facebook)
Gentle Jake’s Coonhound Rescue (Ontario, Canada)
Helping Hounds (NY)
HoundSong Rescue (IN, IL, KY)
The London Sanctuary (FL)
Magic’s Mission (NY)
Midwest Beagle Rescue (PA, OH, WI, MI, IL, IN)
Misfit Hounds (TN)
NorCal Beagle Rescue (CA)
Northeast Coonhound Rescue (MA, New England)
SOS Beagles (NJ, AL, TN)
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue (NJ, NY, CT)
New York
* Rescues in any of the five boroughs of New York City. For a comprehensive list in each borough, please visit the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals.
Pennsylvania
Visit here for a longer list including cat, reptile, and rabbit rescues.
* Western PA
** Eastern PA
*** Central PA
Advocacy
Beagle Freedom Project
The Beagle Freedom Project is a rescue and advocacy organization with a mission to end animal testing, especially on beagles. They work to free innocent beagles from medical testing facilities then rehabilitate them so they can enter new loving homes.
Joey’s PAW
Joey’s PAW is an incredible organization in Pittsburgh, PA that helps provide prosthetics and wheelchairs for special needs dogs.
What is a puppy mill?
Best Friends Animal Society
Further reading on commercial breeders, why they are bad, and how to stop them. Encourage your legislators to ban the sale of dogs in pet stores, and spread the word!
Shopping and Brands We Love
Cruelty-Free Kitty
Cruelty-Free Shopping
Did you know that beagles are often used for medical and product testing? Rats and rabbits aren’t the only animals that go through this antiquated and unnecessary practice. Making the choice to go Cruelty-Free in your beauty and household products is easier than ever, especially thanks to advocates such as Cruelty-Free Kitty, who does all the research for you.
Chippin
Sustainable Dog Treats
We are proud ambassadors for Chippin, a women-owned sustainable dog treat company. Made with cricket protein and all natural human grade ingredients, your dog is guaranteed to be obsessed!
Black-Owned Pet Businesses in the U.S.
Bogie the Pug
Support BIPOC pet businesses locally and across the country.
Coonhound Cookies
Dog treats for a cause.
Your dog will be obsessed with these fresh, natural, and homemade dog treats. A portion of their sales is donated to the Northeast Coonhound Rescue to help save more hounds like Jonathan!
Hugo Coffee
“Coffee with a PAWS”
Artisan roasted and sustainably sourced coffee roasted in Salt Lake City, UT. 10% of their profits go to rescue organizations.