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The Beagle Authority

Beagle rescues & shelters in Platte, SD

3 organizations in Platte that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call ahead to confirm current beagle availability.

Platte is a town of just over 1,200 people in central South Dakota, and beagle adoption here means working with three local organizations — Central Dakota Animal Clinic, Cedar Grove Colony, and Platte Hutterian Community School — plus staying alert to what's available nearby. In a place this small, beagles don't arrive on any predictable schedule, so patience and a willingness to check neighboring towns will serve you well. This page lists the local options and points you toward the larger shelters within a reasonable drive. Call ahead and ask to join a waitlist; that matters more than anything else.

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Cedar Grove Colony

Platte, SD

4.9★ (25 reviews)

When you're adopting in rural South Dakota, casting a wider net early saves weeks of waiting. Reach out to all three Platte organizations and ask each to contact you when a beagle or hound-mix arrives, then keep Mitchell — about 45 minutes away with four shelters — in your back pocket as a backup if nothing local appears soon. Confirm a dog is actually available before you drive. The beagle you adopt from a small-town South Dakota shelter will be all the more grateful for finding a real home in the country.