Adopt a Hound in Connecticut

Hound mixes vary widely — from baying scent hounds to sleek sighthounds — but most share an easygoing, sociable temperament. They appear in Southern shelters in particularly large numbers. A rescued hound mix is typically calm at home and joyful outside.

Connecticut's rescue dog community runs largely on transport from Southern shelters, with most local shelters relatively low-volume. Networks in Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford bring in dogs that would otherwise be euthanized elsewhere. A rescued Connecticut dog has often traveled a long way to find a home.