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.
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.
Proposed reforms to Tasmania’s rental laws promised greater rights for tenants with pets, but progress has stalled. With no meaningful consultation taking place, concerns are growing that the government may not deliver on its election promise. Read more about how this delay impacts pets, families, and our community’s efforts to keep them together.
Greyhounds are gentle, loving companions, but adoption rates have slowed, and shelters like ours are struggling to keep up. With limited space and the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) operating at capacity with a six-month waitlist, we’re urgently calling for foster carers to help these dogs transition to home life. Learn more about the Greyhound bottleneck and how you can make a difference.
After staying with us for a whopping eight months, Beagle-Foxhound x AJ — who is now Buddy — was adopted from our Devonport Home at the end of October. After spotting AJ on our Facebook page, and noting our story about how Hounds tend to be the dogs that stay with us the longest, his new human, Kathryn booked an appointment to see him. She tells us what it’s like living with a fellow who seems to have thwarted ambitions to be a drug or quarantine sniffer dog.
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.
From 1 December, each of our Dogs’ Homes will have a Christmas giving tree in reception, offering a festive and meaningful way to support dogs in need. This is your chance to make a difference, especially if you prefer to donate goods. While monetary donations are our preference — they allow us to cover costs where they are most needed and ensure we can provide the specialised diets required at different Homes — we deeply appreciate every thoughtful contribution. Read on to see what the dogs need this Christmas, the specific items each Home requires, and the items we are unable to take.
Safe and caring homes for every dog.
Every year we care for around 3000 dogs in need.
We promote responsible dog ownership through advocacy and education.
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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Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania have been here for dogs for over 70 years. We re-unite lost dogs with their families and find new homes for unwanted dogs. We are committed to zero euthanasia of healthy, temperamentally sound dogs.
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