Adopt a Hound in Tennessee

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.

Tennessee has a large rescue dog population, particularly in rural counties outside Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. The state is a major source for transport networks across the country. A rescued Tennessee dog often comes from a high-need shelter where alternatives are limited.