The Beagle Authority

Beagle rescues & shelters in Knoxville, TN

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

Knoxville punches well above its weight for beagle adoptions—twenty organizations across the city, and nearly half of them have strong, easy-to-navigate websites. Several are breed-focused or hound-specific: HoundDogs of Knoxville, Obey the Beagle, and the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley all know what they're doing with long-eared dogs, and they show up clearly online. Mix in general shelters and rescues, and you've got real depth for a mid-size city. Start by browsing the groups with polished websites, then work through the rest. Call ahead to confirm a beagle is actually available—turnover is quick in a town this size.

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Appalachian K9 Training Center F

Knoxville, TN

4.9★ (5 reviews)

+18659227929

The Puppy Store F

Knoxville, TN

4.2★ (127 reviews)

+18653377963

Knoxville's beagle scene is active enough that you don't need to wait long, but patience still pays. If nothing local clicks, Maryville (fifteen miles south) has four organizations worth calling, and Sevierville another two. Ask any group to notify you when the next hound arrives; a waitlist here often means a dog within weeks. Adopt instead of buying, and you're not just gaining a loyal, stubborn little hound—you're freeing up shelter space and supporting rescuers who've already fallen hard for the breed.