We help lost, unwanted and surrendered dogs throughout Tasmania

Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania has been here for dogs for more than 70 years. We re-unite lost dogs with their families, find new homes for unwanted dogs, and provide care and medical treatment to all dogs in need. Our vision is that every dog in Tasmania has a safe and caring home.

We are committed to the care and rehoming of all stray, abandoned, lost, and unwanted dogs, while offering them a brighter future through welfare advocacy, community education, and support.

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Get your paws on the 2025 Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania Calendar

The Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania calendar is a tribute to the remarkable dogs who have graced our lives and the hearts of those who have adopted them.

Each photograph tells a unique story of love, resilience, and second chances. With each page you turn, you can’t help but imagine the lives these dogs now lead, the happiness they bring to their families, and the love they receive in return.

Every dollar raised from the sale of these calendars goes directly toward supporting the Dogs’ Homes that have been serving Tasmania for an incredible 74 years. It ensures that dogs in need receive critical medical care, support, and a chance to find new loving homes.

Buy your calendar today and help Tassie dogs in need. 

The latest scoop from the Dogs' Homes

No love for the Hounds — why are these dogs still waiting?

Every day in a shelter is too long, and it’s heartbreaking to see our Hounds waiting for a home. Recently, one Hound spent 460 days with us, missing out on the comfort of a loving home. Despite Tasmanians’ generous response to other dogs in need, our Hounds remain overlooked. Imagine a Hound, like Murray, howling from the depths of despair, his cries echoing a profound longing for a family. These dogs aren’t just waiting; they’re suffering in silence.

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Greyhound racing reforms fall well short

Greyhound racing industry reforms passed in the state’s Legislative Council last week ensure “business as usual for the industry … with the word ‘integrity’ tacked on”, a leading Greyhound welfare advocate says.

While Racing Minister Jane Howlett hailed the reforms as “critically important”, Let Greyhounds Run Free advocate Fran Chambers said the organisation was “far from happy with the proposed legislation”.

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Sher takes life’s final steps embraced by love

Leonie, one of the Dogs’ Homes most generous supporters, wrote to us in loving memory of Sher, a “foster fail”. “Precious Sher,” she writes. “We fostered you three years ago, fell in love with you and adopted you six days later. We loved every moment we had together, and crammed so much fun into your life with us.”

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Tiger eyes a bright new life

Here’s a tale that could inspire its own Hollywood movie theme tune and mega hit. It’s about the eyes of the Tiger. Stripey Tiger is a four-year-old Mastiff x who needed several rounds of surgery for cherry eye — a prolapse of the third eyelid gland — when he came into our care, and then spent time in foster care recovering. Some people are put off by giant breeds, but Tiger’s special people had experience of large breed dogs and had plenty of room in their hearts for this big boy.

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Puppy farm law reform call grows louder

Tasmanians have added their voices to the call for urgent law reform to end puppy farming in the state, after the high-profile seizure of more than 250 dogs from a property in the state’s north. An e-petition presented to Parliament by the RSPCA, which was supported by the Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania, gathered 6566 signatures in three weeks. “This was an appalling chapter in animal welfare for our state and we cannot ever let this happen again,” principal petitioner and RSPCA Tasmania CEO Andrea Dawkins said.

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Embracing pet-friendly rentals in Tasmania​

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.

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Take your dog on a Sniffari!

A Sniffari is a ‘sniffing safari’ for your dog. Our Sniffari is a bushland walk located within the expansive land behind our Hobart Home. Along the walk are ‘sniff stations’ filled with exciting sniffy items for your dog to enjoy. A dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 times greater than ours. It is through their amazing noses that they see the world. So, I guess you could say this is a cinematic experience for them! Every dollar raised from Sniffaries goes directly to helping our dogs.

Our core focuses:

Adoption

Safe and caring homes for every dog.

Dog Welfare

Every year we care for around 3000 dogs in need.

Education

We promote responsible dog ownership through advocacy and education.

Every donation big or small makes a positive difference

Each donation goes to helping care for & rehome dogs

At Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country of
lutruwita/Tasmania and their enduring connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their
Elders past and present for they hold the memories, knowledge, culture and hopes  of Aboriginal
Tasmanians. 

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Visiting our Hobart Dogs’ Home on Wednesday 9 October ?

Please note that the Hobart Dogs’ Home will be closed to the public between 12 noon and 2.30 pm on Wednesday 9 October. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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