Beagle rescues & shelters in South Dakota
41 adoption, rescue, and shelter organizations across 33 cities in South Dakota that list beagles and hounds. Choose a city to see local groups.
South Dakota's beagle adoption network spans 41 organizations across 33 towns — a lean but usable statewide map for anyone hunting a hound. Sioux Falls and Brookings are the two busiest hubs, with three and four organizations respectively, while smaller towns like Mitchell, Madison, and Rapid City round out the picture. Most are municipal shelters and humane societies rather than breed-specific rescues, so beagles show up when they show up, and patience matters more than proximity. This directory breaks down by city so you can call a few regional groups at once and ask to join their waitlists. Start where you live and expand outward — the state's size demands a willingness to drive, but the options are there.
- Sioux Falls 2
- Mitchell 1
- Brookings 2
- Madison 1
- Platte 1
- Rapid City 3
- Alexandria 1
- Harrisburg 1
- Hot Springs 2
- Huron 2
- Lake Andes 1
- Sturgis 2
- Watertown 1
- Yankton 2
- Aberdeen 1
- Artesian 1
- Aurora 1
- Belle Fourche 1
- Claremont 1
- Doland 1
- Estelline 1
- Flandreau 1
- Gregory 1
- Highmore 1
- Kimball 1
- Kyle 1
- Lead 1
- Milbank 1
- Nisland 1
- Olivet 1
- Piedmont 1
- Roscoe 1
- Spearfish 1
In a rural state with scattered coverage, the winning move is to work multiple towns and stay ready. Put your name on lists in Sioux Falls and Brookings, then keep an eye on Rapid City if you're in the western part of the state. Call ahead before any drive to confirm a beagle or hound-mix is actually available, and ask each shelter when the next intake happens so you can time your search. Adopt one of South Dakota's overlooked hounds and you're bringing home a dog that knows the prairie, along with the satisfaction of choosing rescue over any breeder. The beagle waiting for you is already here — just make the call.