6 organizations in Cleveland that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call ahead to confirm current beagle availability.
Cleveland's six listed organizations include three with polished, searchable websites—Big Paws Large Breed Rescue Nonprofit, Cleveland Kennel, and Lakewood Animal Shelter—alongside smaller groups and a shelter that specializes in senior dogs. A city of 370,000 turns over beagles and hound-mixes regularly, and the mix here spans breed-focused rescues and general animal care centers, so you have real options. Start by browsing the organizations on this page and reach out to a few; most will tell you within a phone call whether a beagle is waiting right now or how soon one might arrive.
Cleveland, OH
A registered 501(c)(3) no-kill rescue in Cleveland specializing in large-breed owner surrenders. Big Paws takes in dogs whose owners can no longer keep them and rehomes them without the risk of euthanasia. Beyond adoption, it offers pet sitting, grooming, and professional dog training, and actively seeks foster homes and volunteers to support its work.
4.5★ (26 reviews)
Cleveland, OH
CITY DOGS is Cleveland's municipal adoption and volunteer program run by the Division of Animal Care & Control. The kennel at 9203 Detroit Ave hosts meet-and-greets Tuesday through Sunday with adoption counselors who help match dogs to families. As an open-admission city shelter it takes in strays and surrenders of all kinds, so beagles and hound-mixes turn up regularly among the adoptable animals.
4.2★ (35 reviews)
Cleveland, OH
Lakewood's municipal animal-control shelter, located at 12910 Berea Road in Cleveland, takes in stray and surrendered dogs and cats. Open daily 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., it offers adoption, foster, and volunteer opportunities, including animal transport to vet and shelter appointments. As an open-admission facility it regularly has hounds and beagle-mixes available.
3.4★ (12 reviews)
Cleveland, OH
A 110-year-old independent animal shelter serving Northeast Ohio with adoption, foster, humane investigations, trap-neuter-return, and a veterinary clinic. It receives no government funding and relies on donations and volunteers. As an all-breed shelter it regularly has dogs available for adoption, including hounds and beagle-mixes, making it a solid first stop in the Cleveland area.
4.4★ (7 reviews)
Cleveland, OH
A Cleveland-based rescue since 2013 devoted entirely to senior dogs, operating an adoption and education center in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood with adoption hours on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The group places adoptable seniors in homes, runs a hospice-style Forever Fosters program for dogs too ill or damaged to rehome, and actively recruits foster families across northeast Ohio—the Sanctuary covers all medical costs and food while fosters provide care and love.
4.5★ (1 reviews)
Cleveland, OH
Purr-Fect Place is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its category and mission aren't specified in this listing, so contact the organization directly to confirm whether it handles dog adoption or rescue — and if so, whether beagles or hounds are part of its current animals available.
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Cleveland's beagle adoption scene moves fast enough that calling ahead before you visit makes all the difference. Ask each organization whether they have a hound available and consider joining a waitlist if nothing fits today—that call often triggers the next match. If the immediate city runs quiet, Parma and Lakewood are both just a few miles away and worth a check. Adopting a beagle here means giving a dog a second home in a city that knows how to do right by them, and the gratitude you'll see in those long ears is worth every minute of the search.