Adopt a Hound in Rhode Island

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.

Rhode Island's rescue dog community is small and runs heavily on transport from Southern states. Organizations in Providence and across the state partner with high-volume shelters elsewhere. A rescued Rhode Island dog has typically traveled north through one of these networks.