10 organizations in Denver that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call ahead to confirm current beagle availability.
Denver's ten listed organizations run from the well-designed Denver Animal Shelter and MaxFund Dog Shelter to smaller groups like Sherlock Hound Denver and STARS. The city's 700,000-plus residents generate steady hound intake, so beagles and beagle-mixes cycle through regularly — you just have to know where to look and be ready to move when one appears. This page maps out the full mix: breed-focused rescues, large all-breed shelters, and smaller neighborhood groups. Start by calling the ones with the clearest websites, then don't hesitate to widen your net into the surrounding suburbs if nothing clicks right away.
Denver, CO
Denver Animal Shelter is the city's municipal shelter, taking in strays and surrendered dogs of all kinds. As an open-admission facility, it regularly has hounds and beagle-mixes available for adoption. Visit in person or check the site to see what dogs are currently on the adoption floor.
4.2★ (198 reviews)
Denver, CO
A Denver-based no-kill shelter and veterinary clinic that rescues injured, abused, and abandoned dogs and cats, providing medical care before placing them in adoptive homes. True Companions runs adoption events, foster programs, and volunteer opportunities across the metro area. As an all-breed shelter it regularly has hounds and beagle-mixes available, making it a reliable first stop for Denver-area adopters.
4.5★ (127 reviews)
Denver, CO
Humane Colorado, a leading animal-welfare nonprofit based in Denver, adopts out dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and horses from its Leslie A. Malone Center. Each animal receives medical care, behavior evaluation, and enrichment before placement. The organization also runs pet training classes, a low-cost community veterinary hospital, spay/neuter clinics, and volunteer programs—making it a comprehensive resource for adopters and existing pet owners across the region.
4.5★ (189 reviews)
Denver, CO
A Denver-area 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues dogs and cats through foster homes rather than a physical shelter. All animals live in volunteer foster homes or at partner locations like the Teddy Cat Cafe until adoption. To meet a dog, you'll need to submit an adoption application first. PawsCo regularly has beagles available, making it a solid local choice for adopters in Colorado.
4.3★ (29 reviews)
Denver, CO
Denver's no-kill animal shelter and clinic, True Companions is a non-profit that takes in injured, abused, and abandoned animals, provides medical care, and places them up for adoption. It also runs a veterinary clinic, foster program, and volunteer opportunities. As an all-breed shelter it regularly has hounds and beagles available, making it a solid choice for Denver-area adopters.
4.2★ (188 reviews)
Denver, CO
Colorado Basenji Rescue is a foster-based rescue in the Denver area dedicated specifically to Basenjis and Basenji-mixes. It places dogs into homes through a pre-adoption application process and maintains contact with adopters afterward through its
4.3★ (10 reviews)
Denver, CO
Sherlock Hound Denver is a rescue based in the Denver area. Its listing lacks detail here, so contact the group directly to learn what dogs it currently has available, whether beagles or hounds are among them, and how its adoption and foster process works.
4.9★ (16 reviews)
Denver, CO
STARS is a rescue organization based in Denver, Colorado. Details beyond its listing aren't available here, so contact the group directly to ask what dogs it currently has, whether beagles or hounds are among them, and how its adoption or foster process works.
5.0★ (2 reviews)
Denver, CO
The Big Backyard is an animal rescue based in Denver, Colorado. Beyond its listing, details about which dogs it currently has, whether beagles or hounds are among them, and how its adoption or foster process works aren't available here—reach out directly to the group to learn more.
4.7★ (5 reviews)
Denver, CO
The animal-control facility for Wheat Ridge, Colorado, in the Denver metropolitan area. As a municipal shelter it takes in strays and owner surrenders of all kinds, so beagles and hound-mixes turn up regularly. Contact the facility directly to find out what dogs are currently available for adoption and how the process works.
No organizations match that grade.
Denver sits at the heart of a metro area thick with rescue options, so if one shelter has nothing today, another one probably will tomorrow. Call ahead to confirm a beagle is actually available, ask about waitlists, and don't overlook the smaller groups — sometimes the dog you want is waiting at a quieter shelter. If the city feels thin on any given week, Westminster, Lakewood, and Aurora are all under fifteen miles out and worth a call. Bringing a beagle home from a Denver shelter means you're freeing up a rescue spot for the next hound and gaining a dog with the energy to match Colorado's mountains.