Adopt a Hound in Maryland

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.

Maryland's rescue dog community is active and well-organized, particularly around Baltimore, the DC suburbs, and Annapolis. Many Maryland rescues transport dogs from Southern states. A rescued Maryland dog typically comes through one of these active organizations.