1 organization in
Calais that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call
ahead to confirm current beagle availability.
Calais is a small city on Maine's Canadian border, and it has one rescue to call home: Paws Brave Hearts, which earned top marks for its clear, well-organized website. In a town of about 3,000 people, beagles won't appear every week — adopting here is a long game, not a quick pickup. The good news is that Paws Brave Hearts takes this work seriously, and the surrounding region has shelters worth exploring if patience runs thin. This page covers Calais itself, then points you toward the nearest towns where you can cast a wider net.
A no-kill 501(c)(3) shelter in Calais serving Washington County, Maine, taking in strayed, abandoned, abused, and surrendered dogs and cats. PAWS operates on private donations alone with no government funding, and its adoption process centers on each animal's readiness rather than shelter space—meaning some dogs stay longer to receive the medical, emotional, and behavioral care they need. For adopters in the region willing to work with a thoughtful adoption timeline, it's a values-driven choice.
Start by calling Paws Brave Hearts directly and asking to join their waitlist for the next beagle or hound-mix. Check their website regularly and don't hesitate to ask about dogs in neighboring towns. If nothing surfaces in Calais after a few weeks, Bangor is about an hour and a half south and has two more organizations worth contacting. Confirm any dog is actually available before you drive that distance. Adopting a hound from the far edge of Maine means you're willing to wait for the right dog — and the one that comes your way will know it.