Adopt a Hound in District of Columbia

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.

Washington DC's rescue dog community is highly active, with organizations across the District and immediate suburbs. Most DC rescues transport dogs from rural Southern shelters where euthanasia rates are higher. A rescued DC dog has typically traveled from another state to reach its new home.