Adopt a Hound in West Virginia

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.

West Virginia has a significant rescue dog population, particularly in rural Appalachian counties. Organizations across the state partner with national transport networks. A rescued West Virginia dog often comes from a high-need rural shelter where adoption options are limited.