Hearts for Hounds is a 501c3 non-profit organization aimed at saving the lives of dogs in danger of euthanization in rural shelters. We are a foster-based program, meaning each dog is placed in a temporary home where they receive the love and care that they may have never known before. Foster families play the critical role as the bridge between the cold, shelter life and the warmth and love of a forever home. We focus our attention on rural, southern shelters that are considered "high-kill," meaning dogs are given a time limit before euthanization regardless of health or temperment. Stray dogs, hounds expecially, are an epidemic in the south due to a large hunting community, the absence of spay/neuter education, and a culture viewing dogs as property. Ex-hunting dogs are often thrown away when their job is done and these are the dogs that fill the shelters. Many of these dogs have never been in a house before, let alone know what it is like to be a valued and beloved member of a family. These are the dogs that we aim to save, love, and give a new life. Our mission is to save the throw-away dogs of the south and give them the life they deserve.
1. Click on the picture of the dog you are interested in to read more information and to access an adoption application. Applications are also located at the bottom of this screen. 2. Your application will be processed in 24-48 hours. Please check your email for a reply. We will not call you unless specified on your application. If you do not prefer email communication please make a note on your application. 3. Once your application has been approved and we have contacted you, we will work with you and our foster family to schedule a meet and greet. This ensures the dog is what you are looking for and is a good match for the family. We do not recommend bringing other pets at this time but please bring the entire human family. Our foster families generally have other dogs and we want to be able to focus on meeting your potential new family member without distraction. 4. If a match is made and everyone agrees to bringing the new dog into the family, a home check and adoption day is scheduled. We will bring the dog to your house, help get everyone situated and help with meetings between other pets if needed. At this time we will finalize the adoption paperwork.
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