The Beagle Authority

Beagle rescues & shelters in Ames, IA

2 organizations in Ames that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call ahead to confirm current beagle availability.

Ames is home to about 66,000 people and two organizations that take in dogs, though neither is beagle-specific. Doggie Dude Ranch has an approachable website where you can browse available dogs, while Ames Dog Park's online presence is minimal — but both are worth a call to ask about hounds. Because Ames proper has slim coverage, this page also points you toward nearby towns. Ankeny, just twenty miles south, has a much deeper roster of rescues and shelters, so don't hesitate to cast your net wider from the start.

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With only two local groups, your best opening move is to call both and ask them to flag you if a beagle comes in, then start exploring the surrounding towns while you wait. Ankeny, twenty minutes south, has significantly more options and is where you're likeliest to find a hound quickly. Check websites and call ahead to confirm a beagle or hound-mix is actually there before you drive. Adopting one of central Iowa's rescued dogs gives a deserving beagle a real home and puts your name on the right lists. A few calls this week could put you just days away from bringing one home.