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The Beagle Authority

Beagle rescues & shelters in Amherst, NY

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

Amherst, New York has a single listing on this directory: Buddy's Second Chance Rescue, a beagle-focused operation with a polished website and a track record of thoughtful placements. In a smaller upstate community, that concentration is actually a gift — you're not sorting through dozens of options, and a rescue built specifically around the breed understands beagle temperament, energy, and needs in ways a general shelter might not. Reach out to Buddy's directly, introduce yourself, and ask what dogs are currently available or headed into the program soon. A rescue this size moves deliberately, which usually means a good match.

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Amherst, NY

A non-profit dog rescue established in 2013 in Western New York that pulls dogs from shelters across Buffalo, the South, and internationally, placing them through a foster-based model. Every dog—from puppies to seniors—lives with a volunteer foster family until adoption, and the group runs a dog daycare whose fees support rescue operations. It's an all-breed rescue with a mission to give second chances to dogs others have written off.

4.5★ (190 reviews)

Buddy's Second Chance Rescue is your obvious first call, and it's worth asking to join their notification list so you hear about new arrivals before a dog's photo goes live. Because this is a small, focused rescue rather than a high-volume shelter, availability may shift slowly — that's actually reassuring when it comes to adoption outcomes. Confirm a beagle is available before you reach out, and don't hesitate to ask detailed questions about the dog's history and temperament. Adopt from Buddy's and you're supporting a rescue that genuinely specializes in the breed, giving a second-chance dog exactly the home it was matched for.