We help lost and unwanted 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 and find new homes for unwanted dogs. We are committed to zero euthanasia of healthy, temperamentally sound dogs.

Find love at first woof | Meet the dogs in the spotlight

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🐾 Online expressions of interest have opened 🐾

Angus must have had some beef with our photographer during his photoshoot – boyfriend has rudely poked out his tongue for all to see.

Jokes aside, we are told Angus is “a friendly, affectionate boy who absolutely adores human affection”. Affection both ways sounds promising! He came to us as a stray and we believe he’s a Bull Mastiff about five and a half years old. He weighs a bit more than 36kg.

Angus knows sit and is generally very well mannered, although he is strong on a lead. An obedience training refresher that includes treats when he does walk well could provide all the motivation he needs to rein things in.

He’s not recommended for a home with cats, and possibly other small animals, but we understand Angus is good with other dogs.

🐾 Pure Angus beef
🐾 Friendly fellow
🐾 Affectionate nature
🐾 Adores people

Every dog is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and has had a standard health check. Each dog has also been behaviourally assessed.

If you are interested in meeting Angus, please use the link below to submit an expression of interest. Please include as much detail as you can about the life you could provide for a new dog. Staff from our Devonport Home will contact those suitable to chat and arrange an appointment. 
www.dhot.com.au/4476-2/ 

Please note:
🐾 We can only accept EOIs under the correct dog's name. Please don't select another dog's name in the drop down menu.
🐾 If you cannot see the dog's name in the list, it's because we have hit the maximum number of EOIs we are able to accept for that dog.
🐾 We may not be able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
🐾 We appreciate you may want to increase your chances of being selected as a new fur parent, but contacting us to reiterate information in your application only takes us away from our doggie duties and does not increase your chances. Thank you for understanding.
🐾 Online expressions of interest have opened 🐾

JD could stand for pretty much anything but in this girl’s case we’ve settled on Just Divine! Although Just Darn Goofy looks like it would also suit.

JD is a Kelpie x who weighs a smidge under 29kg and is three years old. We are told she knows sit, stay, comes when called, and is toilet trained. 

A very affectionate girl, JD is under the impression she is a lap dog, which means hilarity is almost guaranteed with this one. She loves to play, and her favourite game is chasings, which means exercise is also guaranteed. She also likes splashing around in water – up to her chest, anyway.

We don’t know if JD has lived with other pets in the past. She plays very nicely with her doggie friends at our Launceston Home.

🐾 Looks a lil goofy
🐾 Affectionate girl
🐾 Has some training
🐾 Playful nature
🐾 Large lap dog

Every dog is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms and has had a standard health check. Each dog has also been behaviourally assessed.

If you are interested in meeting JD, please use the link below to submit an expression of interest. Please include as much detail as you can about the life you could provide for a new dog. Staff from our Hobart Home will contact those suitable to chat and arrange an appointment. 
www.dhot.com.au/4476-2/ 

Please note:
🐾 We can only accept EOIs under the correct dog's name. Please don't select another dog's name in the drop down menu.
🐾 If you cannot see the dog's name in the list, it's because we have hit the maximum number of EOIs we are able to accept for that dog.
🐾 We may not be able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
🐾 We appreciate you may want to increase your chances of being selected as a new fur parent, but contacting us to reiterate information in your application only takes us away from our doggie duties and does not increase your chances. Thank you for understanding.
🐾 Online expressions of interest have opened 🐾

Sheena literally shines in the sunlight like the star she is, although we cannot say if she’s had a successful pop career back in the ’80s.

She’s a Belgian Shepherd x who weighs about 29kg and will be six years old in November. We are told she knows sit, stay, wait (for food), comes when called, and is toilet trained. Staff at our Burnie Home tell us she walks well on a lead and is “very responsive” to commands.

Sheena is energetic and loves a good run. She likes playing at the beach or dam, but will only get her tootsies wet, bless her. She also enjoys playing the ever-popular game of “bite the water from the garden hose”. 

She has a calm nature but is still playful. Sheena is not suited to a home with cats, chooks or small livestock. We think she would also do best in a single-dog family. She can be slightly full-on in showing her affection to children so needs to go to a home with kids more than 12 years of age.

🐾 Not a famous singer
🐾 But a shining star
🐾 Good training
🐾 Loves a good run
🐾 Calm but playful

Every dog is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and has had a standard health check. Each dog has also been behaviourally assessed.

If you are interested in meeting Sheena, please use the link below to submit an expression of interest. Please include as much detail as you can about the life you could provide for a new dog. Staff from our Burnie Home will contact those suitable to chat and arrange an appointment. 
www.dhot.com.au/4476-2/ 

Please note:
🐾 We can only accept EOIs under the correct dog's name. Please don't select another dog's name in the drop down menu.
🐾 If you cannot see the dog's name in the list, it's because we have hit the maximum number of EOIs we are able to accept for that dog.
🐾 We may not be able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
🐾 We appreciate you may want to increase your chances of being selected as a new fur parent, but contacting us to reiterate information in your application only takes us away from our doggie duties and does not increase your chances. Thank you for understanding.
🐾 Expressions of interest have opened 🐾

Handsome Alfie looks to be almost bursting with enthusiasm for life, with his bright eyes and frankly over-the-top ears.

Alfie is a Border Collie-Smithfield x who weighs 20kg and will be a year old in May. We’re told he knows sit, heel and walk, and is toilet trained.

Staff at our Hobart Home confirmed this, saying he is a “young, playful, happy boy” who will sit for treats. Ongoing training will be important at his age.

He hasn’t lived with children but has lived with other dogs, although he tends to want all the attention to himself so may do best as the sole dog in his new home. He hasn’t lived with any other pets. He will need ongoing socialisation with other dogs, and people too.

Alfie enjoys going for car rides and likes a splash under the garden sprinkler. 
We’re told he loves to sleep near his humans at night. Aww, Alfie! As a mix of two brainy, working dog breeds, Alfie will need plenty of mental stimulation and exercise.

🐾 Playful youngster
🐾 Happy nature
🐾 Needs training
🐾 … and socialisation

Every dog is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and has had a standard health check. Each dog has also been behaviourally assessed.

If you are interested in meeting Alfie, please use the link below to submit an expression of interest. Please include as much detail as you can about the life you could provide for a new dog. Staff from our Hobart Home will contact those suitable to chat and arrange an appointment. 
www.dhot.com.au/4476-2/ 

Please note:
🐾 We can only accept EOIs under the correct dog's name. Please don't select another dog's name in the drop down menu.
🐾 If you cannot see the dog's name in the list, it's because we have hit the maximum number of EOIs we are able to accept for that dog.
🐾 We may not be able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
🐾 We appreciate you may want to increase your chances of being selected as a new fur parent, but contacting us to reiterate information in your application only takes us away from our doggie duties and does not increase your chances. Thank you for understanding.
🐾 Expressions of interest have opened 🐾

“Et tu, Brute?” says Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar when he discovers the murderous treachery of his friend. “You too, Brutus?”

Our Brutus would like someone to visit him at our Hobart Home and say: “Let’s go home, everyone. You too, Brutus!”

We have very little information on Brutus. He’s some kind of Hound who is now five months old and weighed 12kg at his four-month weigh-in in February, so he has plenty of growing still to do. He hasn’t had much in the way of obedience work, but he's been spending some time in foster care and getting his toilet training "on point". 

"Brutus is such a joy to have around," his foster carer said. "He is super affectionate, gentle and calm." He also got on great with their two dogs! Ongoing obedience training and continuing socialisation with people and other dogs will be important.

We’re told he likes kids but is still at the “mouthy” puppy stage. Again, ongoing obedience work and socialisation will help him get these silly urges under control.

🐾 Super affectionate
🐾 Typical puppy
🐾 Needs training
🐾 … and socialisation
🐾 Likes other dogs

Every dog is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and has had a standard health check. Each dog has also been behaviourally assessed.

If you are interested in meeting Brutus, please use the link below to submit an expression of interest. Please include as much detail as you can about the life you could provide for a new dog. Staff from our Hobart Home will contact those suitable to chat and arrange an appointment. 
www.dhot.com.au/4476-2/ 

Please note:
🐾 We can only accept EOIs under the correct dog's name. Please don't select another dog's name in the drop down menu.
🐾 If you cannot see the dog's name in the list, it's because we have hit the maximum number of EOIs we are able to accept for that dog.
🐾 We may not be able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
🐾 We appreciate you may want to increase your chances of being selected as a new fur parent, but contacting us to reiterate information in your application only takes us away from our doggie duties and does not increase your chances. Thank you for understanding.
🐾 Online expressions of interest have opened 🐾

Have you always dreamed of owning a pair of Ewok-like, gremlin-y little dogs? Well, your dreams have just come true, as Max and Mya are totally devoted to each other and must be adopted as a couple.

Little tan mop Max is a Maltese-Shih Tzu x who is about 11 years old and weighs 9kg. Mya’s a Maltese-Shih Tzu x about seven years old and is 5kg. We are told they both come when called and are toilet trained.

“Max is very bonded to Mya — he likes to go where she goes,” staff at our Launceston Home say. Awww, dear Maxie. “They love cuddles and snacks, and Mya adores a tummy rub.”

These two are looking for a home where they can ease into retirement together. Although they have lived with children of all ages, peace and quiet is probably more their thing these days.

🐾 Cuddle monsters
🐾 Bonded pair
🐾 Together for life
🐾 Retirement home

Every dog is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and has had a standard health check. Each dog has also been behaviourally assessed.

If you are interested in meeting Max and Mya, please use the link below to submit an expression of interest. Please include as much detail as you can about the life you could provide for a new dog. Staff from our Launceston Home will contact those suitable to chat and arrange an appointment. 
www.dhot.com.au/4476-2/ 

Please note:
🐾 We can only accept EOIs under the correct dog's name. Please don't select another dog's name in the drop-down menu.
🐾 If you cannot see the dog's name in the list, it's because we have hit the maximum number of EOIs we are able to accept for that dog.
🐾 We may not be able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
🐾 We appreciate you may want to increase your chances of being selected as a new fur parent, but contacting us to reiterate information in your application only takes us away from our doggie duties and does not increase your chances. Thank you for understanding.
🐾 Online expressions of interest have opened 🐾

Frank should have been in Led Zeppelin, because everything we hear about this guy points to him having a whole lotta love.
 
Frank’s a Foxhound-Brittany Spaniel x who is a year old and weighs 38kg as of March 2024. “Frank is such a loving dog,” we’re told. “He’s got a lovely demeanour. He’s a beautiful, sweet boy with a lot of love to give.
 
“He loves his people and playing. He’s extremely clumsy, loves cuddles, food, and climbing on your shoulders. He loves being carried if you can hold him and is basically a giant lap dog.” See? That IS a lotta love.
 
We're told Frank knows sit, stop, go, wait and and lie down, comes when called, and is toilet trained. He's still an overgrown puppy in many ways and can let his excitement overwhelm him when people are about. He's going to need a family who can provide him with some training and guidance to help him become a polite young dog.
 
Frank has lived with another dog he got on well with and has been social with other dogs at our Homes, so he might like a doggy mate to keep him company in his new home. He's not suitable for a home with cats.

🐾 Loving boy
🐾 Loves people
🐾 Needs training
🐾 Loves cuddles
🐾 Did we mention love?

Every dog is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and has had a standard health check. Each dog has also been behaviourally assessed.

If you are interested in meeting Frank, please use the link below to submit an expression of interest. Please include as much detail as you can about the life you could provide for a new dog. Staff from our Hobart Home will contact those suitable to chat and arrange an appointment. 
www.dhot.com.au/4476-2/ 

Please note:
🐾 We can only accept EOIs under the correct dog's name. Please don't select another dog's name in the drop-down menu.
🐾 If you cannot see the dog's name in the list, it's because we have hit the maximum number of EOIs we are able to accept for that dog.
🐾 We may not be able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
🐾 We appreciate you may want to increase your chances of being selected as a new fur parent, but contacting us to reiterate information in your application only takes us away from our doggie duties and does not increase your chances. Thank you for understanding.
🐾 Diego has moved to our Hobart Home so we're giving him some time to settle in. He's available by online expression of interest 🐾

Diego’s goal is simple: to score his forever family and win at the game of life.

He’s a Wirehaired Pointer x who is 12 weeks old and weighs about 12kg, with plenty of size to put on. We’re told he knows sit and comes when called. His toilet training remains a work in progress at his young age.

“He is a sweet boy and loves his food,” staff say. “He won’t be suitable for a home with young children because he is still learning not everyone loves little baby teeth. He loves his toys but is still figuring out what is a toy and what isn’t.” 

Diego also enjoys a frolic at the beach or in the pool and travels well in a car. He hasn’t lived with any other pets in the past. He will need continuing obedience training and socialisation with people and other dogs.

🐾 Not a soccer star
🐾 Just a youngster
🐾 Needs training
🐾 … and socialisation 

Every dog is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and has had a standard health check. Each dog has also been behaviourally assessed.

If you are interested in meeting Diego, please use the link below to submit an expression of interest. Please include as much detail as you can about the life you could provide for a new dog. Staff from our Hobart Home will contact those suitable to chat and arrange an appointment. 
www.dhot.com.au/4476-2/ 

Please note:
🐾 We can only accept EOIs under the correct dog's name. Please don't select another dog's name in the drop-down menu.
🐾 If you cannot see the dog's name in the list, it's because we have hit the maximum number of EOIs we are able to accept for that dog.
🐾 We may not be able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
🐾 We appreciate you may want to increase your chances of being selected as a new fur parent, but contacting us to reiterate information in your application only takes us away from our doggie duties and does not increase your chances. Thank you for understanding.

To view more dogs available for adoption, please head to each Home's location under 'adopt a dog'. 

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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.

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Get your paws on the Dogs' Homes 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 73 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. 

Our core focuses:

Adoption

Safe and caring homes for every dog.

Dog Welfare

Every year we care for over 3000 dogs in need.

Education

We promote responsible dog ownership at schools and in the community.

Every donation big or small makes a positive difference

Each donation goes to helping care for & rehome dogs

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TG & JM Matthews Foundation

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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