14 organizations in New York that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call ahead to confirm current beagle availability.
New York City's 14 listed rescues and shelters include some of the most polished, easy-to-navigate operations in the country — Animal Haven, the ASPCA, Muddy Paws Rescue, and Rain or Shine Rescue all run lean, searchable websites where you can see what's available right now. In a city of over eight million people, beagles and beagle-mixes cycle through intake constantly, so availability is rarely the problem. You'll find a mix of breed-focused rescues and larger open-admission shelters, many of them with years of adoption experience. Start by browsing what's listed here, then reach out to two or three groups at once — that's how you move fast in this market.
New York, NY
Animal Haven has served the New York City tri-state area since 1967, rescuing and rehoming both cats and dogs. The shelter provides behavior intervention, enrichment, and post-adoption support, and keeps every animal in its care until the right home is found. As a well-established all-breed rescue it regularly has hounds and beagle-mixes among its adoptable dogs.
4.3★ (199 reviews)
New York, NY
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is the oldest animal-welfare organization in North America, founded in 1866. Based in New York, it operates rescue, adoption, and foster programs nationwide and leads advocacy efforts against animal cruelty. While its website emphasizes national impact and partnerships with shelters across the country rather than a single adoption facility, the ASPCA remains a major voice in animal welfare and rescue—contact them directly to learn about adoptable dogs, including beagles, in your area.
2.9★ (5 reviews)
New York, NY
Brixies Rescue Inc. is a New York City-based rescue founded in 2023 that rehomes dogs and cats pulled from vulnerable situations. The group offers transport for dogs from outside the area, provides education on responsible pet ownership, and connects NYC pet owners with affordable veterinary care and microchipping. Its adoptable roster includes mixed breeds, cattle-dog mixes, and other all-breed dogs, so beagles and hound-mixes turn up alongside other dogs.
4.8★ (50 reviews)
New York, NY
A foster-based 501(c)(3) rescue in New York City dedicated to saving dogs through foster care, advocacy, and community outreach. Muddy Paws uses an annual registration system: adopters register generally (not for a specific dog), then fast-track interest when they spot a dog on the site. The multi-step process takes roughly two weeks from initial registration to full approval, but gives the group time to match adopters thoughtfully with the right dog.
4.5★ (57 reviews)
New York, NY
A 501(c)(3) foster-based rescue in New York City serving dogs and cats—with a particular focus on seniors, animals with special needs, and those requiring medical care. Every dog lives in a foster home across the Northeast rather than in a shelter, and Rain or Shine handles out-of-state adoptions, provides full medical and behavior histories, and offers post-adoption support. It's all-breed, so beagles and hound-mixes turn up among the dogs it places.
4.6★ (4 reviews)
New York, NY
A no-kill, foster-based rescue in Manhattan's East Village that pulls abandoned dogs and cats from kill shelters across the city, provides veterinary care, and places them in carefully matched forever homes. As a 501(c)(3) relying entirely on donations, it emphasizes responsible pet ownership and long-term fit—so expect a thoughtful adoption process. An all-breed rescue, it takes hounds among the rest, making it a solid option for beagle adopters in NYC.
4.1★ (47 reviews)
New York, NY
A volunteer-run, foster-based rescue founded in 2003 that pulls adoptable dogs and cats from NYC's three Animal Care and Control shelters and places them in foster homes for medical care, re-socialization, and training before adoption. With no shelter facility of its own, Woof operates entirely through a network of foster homes and relocates over 100 animals yearly from the city system to permanent families.
4.6★ (1 reviews)
New York, NY
A no-kill animal rescue and shelter with three locations across New York City and Long Island (Manhattan, Wantagh, and Westhampton). Bideawee offers adoptions, medical care, and socialization services, plus foster opportunities and mobile adoption events. Its experienced matchmakers help adopters find the right fit, and it offers a $50 discount on adoption fees for NYCHA residents.
4.5★ (114 reviews)
New York, NY
A 501(c)(3) NYC rescue founded in 2014 that pulls at-risk dogs from the New York Animal Care Centers and other local shelters. All-volunteer and foster-based, Pound Hounds ResQ rehabilitates dogs and places them in foster and permanent adoptive homes. It's one of the city's largest rescue-from-shelter operations, so hounds and beagle-mixes turn up regularly among the dogs available for adoption or foster.
3.5★ (8 reviews)
New York, NY
A Manhattan-based humane society at 306 East 59th Street that adopts out dogs and cats by appointment and runs a veterinary clinic open seven days a week. Its adoption process requires scheduling ahead, and it welcomes small groups for meet-and-greets with available animals. As an all-breed shelter it takes in hounds regularly, so it's worth calling ahead to check for beagles even though it isn't breed-specific.
4.1★ (199 reviews)
New York, NY
The Manhattan location of Animal Care Centers of NYC, the city's open-admission municipal shelter system. As a public facility it takes in strays and surrendered dogs of every kind, so beagles and hound-mixes arrive regularly. Contact the center directly to confirm what's currently available for adoption and to learn about the application and intake process.
4.1★ (186 reviews)
New York, NY
An animal organization based in New York City. Its listing lacks further detail, so contact the foundation directly to learn what animals it works with, whether dogs or beagles are part of its mission, and how to inquire about adoption, foster, or other services.
New York, NY
An animal rescue based in New York City. Its listing lacks further detail here, so contact the group directly to learn what dogs it currently has available, whether beagles or hounds are among them, and how its adoption and foster process works.
4.4★ (199 reviews)
New York, NY
A New York-based pet organization. Beyond its name and location, details aren't available in this listing, so contact the group directly to learn what it does, whether it works with dogs or other animals, and how it might help with beagle rescue or adoption.
No organizations match that grade.
New York's rescue community is dense and professional; the challenge is narrowing down where to start. Bookmark a few of the polished sites, call to confirm a beagle is actually available, and be ready to move when one appears — good dogs go quickly here. If the city proper comes up empty, Long Beach and Port Washington are close enough for a weekend search. Adopting a beagle in New York means saving one from a shelter and gaining a dog bred to follow you through all eight million stories of this city — someone will follow you anywhere, and that someone is waiting for your call.