At Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania, we’re committed to keeping pets with their families. As proud members of Australia CAN, we support the Rent with Pets program, which promotes pet-friendly rental policies. With more dogs being surrendered due to rental restrictions, it’s crucial to create housing solutions that benefit both tenants and landlords. Together, we can ensure that no pet loses their home due to restrictive rental rules.

Following the recent call for a Tasmanian Parliamentary inquiry into taxpayer funding of Greyhound racing, Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania is thrilled to report a significant milestone in our ongoing advocacy efforts. Thank you to everyone who signed and shared the petition to stop the cruelty that greyhounds suffer both on and off the racing track. In just 21 days, 3,603 Tasmanians added their voices to this crucial cause.

Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania CEO Mark Wild has joined welfare organisations around the state in calling for a Tasmanian Parliamentary inquiry into taxpayer funding of Greyhound racing. Mark was joined by RSPCA Tasmania CEO Andrea Dawkins and Greens MLC Cassy O’Connor at a Hobart news conference that coincided with the launch of a new e-petition to State Parliament …

We are thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of our recent Tax Appeal — to help feed the dogs. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our dog-loving community, we have raised just over $200,000, far surpassing our initial target of $150,000! This astounding outcome means we can fully cover the cost of feeding our dogs for the entire year and continue to care for those who come to us with no one else to turn to.