1 organization in Gate City that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call ahead to confirm current beagle availability.
Gate City is a small town in southwestern Virginia with a single listing: Scott County Animal Shelter, which serves the immediate area. In a place this size, beagles won't always be available on any given day, so patience and a willingness to look at neighboring towns matter. The good news is that you're not far from more options — Bristol has several shelters, and a handful of others dot the region within an hour's drive. This page covers what's in Gate City itself, then points you toward the nearby towns where your odds of meeting a hound improve.
Gate City, VA
A small rural shelter in Gate City serving Scott, Lee, Wise, Russell, and Washington counties in southwest Virginia. It vaccinates dogs on intake and requires adoption spay/neuter within 30 days, with an adoption fee of $30. The shelter works with rescue groups to move animals to safety and is working toward becoming no-kill. Hours are Monday–Friday 8am–2pm (by appointment after 2pm) and Saturday 1pm–5pm.
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When you're adopting from a small town, reaching out early and casting a wider net pays off. Call Scott County Animal Shelter first and ask to join a waitlist for the next beagle or hound-mix, then look toward Bristol, about twenty minutes away, which has more shelters and more frequent turnover. Confirm a dog is actually there before you make the drive. Adopting one of southwestern Virginia's overlooked hounds is choosing a dog that needs a home over a puppy for sale — and the beagle you bring back will know exactly what you gave up to find it.