Adopt a Hound in South Carolina

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.

South Carolina has a large rescue dog population, particularly in rural areas. Active organizations in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville partner with rescues nationwide for transport. A rescued South Carolina dog often comes from a high-need rural shelter where local adoptions are limited.