Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania joined forces with 11 animal welfare organisations and community advocates on Parliament Lawns to call for an end to taxpayer funding of Greyhound racing. The event marked the launch of an e-petition, sponsored by Cassy O’Connor, urging the Tasmanian Government to follow New Zealand’s lead in banning Greyhound racing, as Tasmania faces even higher injury rates.

Tasmania continues to fall behind other states in dog welfare reforms as NSW introduces laws to ban puppy farms, and a Franklin MP calls for stronger family violence laws to protect pets. With Tasmania having the highest rates of pet ownership in Australia, Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania is calling for urgent action to implement stronger legal protections for dogs. Read more about how these changes could impact the welfare of dogs in our state.

Our Christmas Appeal has launched, urging Tasmanians to help us continue our life-saving work for dogs in need. Unlike many charities, we receive no government funding and rely heavily on community support to provide critical veterinary care, food, and shelter for approx. 3,000 dogs each year. The story of Eevie, a Chow Chow who came to the Homes nearly blind and suffering from a life-threatening infection, highlights the importance of the community’s support. Thanks to donations, Eevie received urgent medical care, regained her vision, and found her forever family.