2 organizations in Austin that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call ahead to confirm current beagle availability.
Austin, Minnesota has two organizations serving the community: The Rescue Connection, which maintains a polished adoption website, and the Mower County Humane Society. In a town of roughly 26,000, beagle availability shifts with the seasons, so timing and follow-up matter more than luck. Both groups take in hounds regularly enough that a patient search usually pays off. This page lists what's local; if nothing's on the floor this week, the surrounding towns have more shelters within reasonable driving distance. Start by reaching out to both Austin organizations and asking to be contacted when a beagle arrives.
Austin, MN
A volunteer-run, foster-based dog rescue in Austin, Minnesota that actively recruits foster homes as its core model—the group even provides supplies like crates and food dishes. It covers veterinary care and handles adoption so foster families focus on care and socialization. The Rescue Connection is always seeking foster homes of any kind, making it as much about finding temporary caregivers as permanent adopters.
3.0★ (6 reviews)
Austin, MN
The Mower County Humane Society in Austin, Minnesota operates by appointment only, requiring a completed adoption application before viewing available dogs and cats. It maintains an adoption roster on its site with animal bios and photos, making it easy to see what's available before you apply — a screened adoption approach that ensures careful placement for both animals and families.
4.5★ (140 reviews)
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Austin's two shelters are your first call, but don't hesitate to expand to Rochester about half an hour away — it's the closest hub with meaningfully more options. Call ahead to confirm a beagle or hound-mix is actually available before you make any drive, and consider asking to join a waitlist at the groups that fit you best. Adopting one of southern Minnesota's hounds means giving a second home to a dog that needs one, and the beagle you find here will repay that choice with years of baying at rabbits and sniffing every corner of your yard.