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Beagle rescues & shelters in Perry, IA

1 organization in Perry that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call ahead to confirm current beagle availability.

Perry is a small Iowa town with a single rescue to anchor adoption efforts: Raccoon River Pet Rescue, which carries an A grade for its website and adoption process. In a town of fewer than 8,000 people, beagles don't appear every week, so patience and a willingness to look slightly farther out usually pays off. This page covers Perry's local option and then points you toward the bigger hubs within easy driving distance — Des Moines and West Des Moines have the most organizations in the region. Start by calling Raccoon River Pet Rescue and asking to join a waitlist; a friendly relationship with them is your best bet.

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Perry, IA

Raccoon River Pet Rescue, based in Perry, Iowa, finds loving permanent homes for animals in its care. The group invites prospective adopters to browse available pets and complete an adoption application. Its site doesn't specify whether it focuses on dogs, cats, or both, or detail its adoption process, so a direct call is the best way to learn what animals—including any beagles or hounds—are currently available.

4.8★ (28 reviews)

Raccoon River Pet Rescue makes it easy to stay connected and up-to-date, so lean on that advantage. Call ahead to ask when a beagle or hound-mix might be expected, and don't hesitate to widen your search toward West Des Moines or Des Moines, both under an hour away, if nothing's stirring locally. Confirm any dog is actually available before you drive out. Adopting a beagle from small-town Iowa means giving a hound a real home rather than a puppy mill, and the drive to Des Moines is a small price for the dog that's waiting somewhere on this list.