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We serve the New England states, New York and New Jersey. We rehome coonhounds and hound mixes who are in high-kill shelters in the south and midwest. We transport these dogs to New England where they are available to be seen by applicants. All dogs are given a thorough health check, spay/neuter and vaccines and are treated for any known illnesses or parasites.
Northeast Coonhound Rescue's adoption process
1.
Submit Application
Go to the adoption application tab on our website and read the IS A COONHOUND RIGHT FOR YOU? article then submit the appropriate application
2.
Interview
One of our Adoption Counselors will contact you for a phone interview to review your application. Interviews usually last about 30 minutes.
3.
Home Check
Your Adoption Counselor will check your vet reference, personal reference and will arrange for a home check.
4.
Meet the Pet
Meet and greets are set up for approved applicants only.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
7.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
The adoption application page on our website outlines the adoption process and provides information on fees.
The adoption application page on our website outlines the adoption process and provides information on fees.
About Northeast Coonhound Rescue
Coonhounds make wonderful pets. They are very sociable and affectionate and get along well with families and with other dogs. Outside of New England, coonhounds are mostly used for hunting and are often discarded and undervalued if they turn out to be poor trackers or are not needed anymore. Our mission is to educate people about the suitability of coonhounds as pets; to provide support to coonhound owners; and to re home as many coonhounds as possible .
Coonhounds make wonderful pets. They are very sociable and affectionate and get along well with families and with other dogs. Outside of New England, coonhounds are mostly used for hunting and are often discarded and undervalued if they turn out to be poor trackers or are not needed anymore. Our mission is to educate people about the suitability of coonhounds as pets; to provide support to coonhound owners; and to re home as many coonhounds as possible .
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