Dogs' Homes of Tasmania

Dogs' Homes of Tasmania Tasmania's largest not-for-profit dog welfare organisation, caring for about 3000 dogs every year.
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This is a space for sharing experience, stories, photos and important information about the DHOT. We welcome comments and thoughts on our work, but in doing so we would ask you to please respect the work of the Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania, our staff and our cause. Comments and posts that are deemed inflammatory or anti-social will be moderated appropriately and we would encourage people with any issu

es or concerns to contact the Dogs’ Homes on email [email protected]. 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”.

Milkshake came to us as a stray so we can only speculate about his breeding. We think he’s a Great Dane x about six mont...
23/04/2025

Milkshake came to us as a stray so we can only speculate about his breeding. We think he’s a Great Dane x about six months old. He was quite underweight, as his photos reflect, but he has been gaining weight in our care. “Milkshake is a sweet, friendly baby boy,” staff say. “He needs ongoing training and socialisation.”

🐶 Name: Milkshake
🔢 Age: 6 Months
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Great Dane X
⚖️ Weight: 18.5kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more 🐾

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/milkshake/

ℹ️ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

Jax is a gentle soul who enjoys human company. He has been loving his outings with our volunteers and walks well on the ...
23/04/2025

Jax is a gentle soul who enjoys human company. He has been loving his outings with our volunteers and walks well on the lead. Jax was a stray so unfortunately we don’t know much him. We have found that he enjoys his quiet time snuggling up with his blankets, so we think this would make him a great couch buddy.

🐶 Name: Jax
🔢 Age: 3
🚹 Gender: Male
📍 Location: Burnie Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Border Collie X
⚖ Weight: 25kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more 🐾

www.dhot.com.au/dog/jax/

ℹ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

Bud is ready to bloom in his new home. While he can be nervous initially, he is coming out of his shell in foster care. ...
23/04/2025

Bud is ready to bloom in his new home. While he can be nervous initially, he is coming out of his shell in foster care. Bud is a Rottweiler-Bull Mastiff x who loves his treats and will bring back the ball playing fetch. Bud may enjoy a doggie friend but will need secure fencing.

🐶 Name: Bud
🔢 Age: 2
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Burnie Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Rottweiler X
⚖️ Weight: 30kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Foster care

Click the link to find out more 🐾

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/bud/

ℹ️ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

Banana Boy is quite the intriguing name for this handsome young fellow. He’s in foster care where the news is that he’s ...
23/04/2025

Banana Boy is quite the intriguing name for this handsome young fellow. He’s in foster care where the news is that he’s learned to use a doggie door and take himself outside to do his business. “Banana Boy is a beautiful, quirky little guy who has a lot of love and affection to give — he will spend all night cuddled up with you,” his foster carer says. He's loved the company of other dogs in his foster home and we think he’d do well with a doggy friend to help him settle into his new place.

🐶 Name: Banana Boy
🔢 Age: 10 Months
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Kelpie
⚖️ Weight: 13kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Foster care

Click the link to find out more 🐾

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/banana-boy/

ℹ️ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

Bobbi is still working out how to control her big floppy German Sheperd ears – doesn’t it makes for some adorable photos...
23/04/2025

Bobbi is still working out how to control her big floppy German Sheperd ears – doesn’t it makes for some adorable photos! Bobbi is two years old and knows sit and drop. She loves a cuddle and leans in for pats. Bobbi appreciates a good game of fetch and a trip to the beach.

🐶 Name: Bobbi
🔢 Age: 2
♂️ Gender: Female
📍 Location: Devonport Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: German Shepherd
⚖️ Weight: 30kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more 🐾

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/bobbi/

ℹ️ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

Looking to adopt? Click here to meet all the dogs currently available across the Tasmania: dhot.com.au/dogs-available-fo...
22/04/2025

Looking to adopt? Click here to meet all the dogs currently available across the Tasmania: dhot.com.au/dogs-available-for-adoption/

We've made some changes to how we share our dogs available for adoption! For those who follow our posts regularly, you m...
22/04/2025

We've made some changes to how we share our dogs available for adoption! For those who follow our posts regularly, you might notice things look a little different. We’ve moved away from using Facebook albums to list our dogs — and we’ve launched new adoption profiles on our website.

These updated profiles let us share much more detailed and user-friendly information, helping you find your pawfect match. 🐾

Why the change? Facebook posts only allow us to share limited information, and important details can easily get lost in long captions or scattered updates. Our new system means each dog has a dedicated profile page — where you’ll find everything you need to know, including how to adopt.

We’re now using Facebook as an update feed — so we won’t be going back to old posts to edit them. Instead, the most up-to-date info will always be on our website. If you’re interested in a dog, just click the link in their post to view their full profile and see if they’re still available.

Thanks for supporting us as we continue to improve how we connect dogs with their future families!

Pictured: Greyhound Ray in Hobart. Why? Because he’s gorgeous and desperately needs a home.

The members of our exclusive Long and Narrow Club held a special meeting over high tea at our Hobart Home recently, and ...
22/04/2025

The members of our exclusive Long and Narrow Club held a special meeting over high tea at our Hobart Home recently, and although the formal occasion seemed festive, Nelly, Belle, Rudy and Ray had some serious business to discuss.

These VIGs (very imPAWtant Greyhounds) held a crisis meeting to highlight their ongoing adoption needs — that is, they all need to be adopted! The foursome wanted to present the assembled media with a PAWress release outlining the primary misconception people have about Greyhounds, but since none of them can type, they had to resort to an interview instead.

“Lots of exercise?” said spokesdog Rudy. “My personal timetable is 8am for ablutions, two minutes of zoomies, and then four hours’ sleep; followed by two minutes of zoomies at lunchtime and passing out until the evening. After dinner I might do another two minutes of zoomies if I feel up to it, and then that’s it for the day.”

Rudy then took us aside for an exclusive interview over a suspiciously meaty-tasting and incredibly heavy cake, and a nice hot cup of beef broth.

“The thing is (gulp chew gulp), although the conditions here are great (nom nom slurp), there really is no place like home,” said Rudy, before spitting out a piece of cake he’d been overly ambitious in attempting to eat in one bite. “Also, I am NOT A UNICORN!”

“I second that emotion (chew slurp swallow),” said Nelly. “Not the unicorn thing, but the Dogs’ Homes finding us new families. I mean, the humans here are super nice (burp!) but they all go home at the end of the day (nom nom) — why can’t we?”

Ray attempted to echo the other dogs’ sentiments: “All I can say is — oooh, a meatball!” before cutting our interview short. Clearly the emotion became all too much for him as he then turned to some impressive binge eating to calm his nerves.

“I don’t even know why I’m here (chew chew nom),” said Belle. “I’m the prettiest new girl in town and I’m sure I’ll be adopted in no time (burp!),” she declared.

It’s hard to say no to a sweet treat – especially when the treat has four paws and a goofy smile. Sweetie loves splashin...
22/04/2025

It’s hard to say no to a sweet treat – especially when the treat has four paws and a goofy smile. Sweetie loves splashing around in her paddle pool and playing with the hose. She is still learning her size and manners but is busting with love to share. Obedience training and ongoing socialisation will be beneficial to help with her excitement.

🐶 Name: Sweetie
🔢 Age: 1
♂️ Gender: Female
📍 Location: Launceston Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Mastiff X
⚖️ Weight: 29kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more 🐾

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/sweetie/

ℹ️ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

Poor Brownie was found tied to the front gate of our Launceston Home. Who could do that to such a sweetie? He’s since mo...
22/04/2025

Poor Brownie was found tied to the front gate of our Launceston Home. Who could do that to such a sweetie? He’s since moved on to Hobart. He's spent some time in foster care: “He’s going to make someone a wonderful companion,” his carer says. Brownie enjoyed sharing his carers’ bed and is a fan of sturdy toys like Kongs.

🐶 Name: Brownie
🔢 Age: 9 Months
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier X
⚖️ Weight: 29kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Foster care

Click the link to find out more 🐾

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/brownie/

ℹ️ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

This water-loving boy enjoys splashing in the paddle pool and trips to the beach. Awesome Orson is a master of sit and i...
22/04/2025

This water-loving boy enjoys splashing in the paddle pool and trips to the beach. Awesome Orson is a master of sit and is toilet trained. He likes having his people close by and enjoys a good belly rub. Orson is a Spaniel-Staffy-Bulldog x who is two years old.

🐶 Name: Orson
🔢 Age: 2
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Devonport Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Spaniel X
⚖️ Weight: 26kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more 🐾

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/orson/

ℹ️ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

🔊 See more of handsome Kev in the comments 🐾Kevin is ready to start his next journey — he doesn’t want to be “Home Alone...
22/04/2025

🔊 See more of handsome Kev in the comments 🐾

Kevin is ready to start his next journey — he doesn’t want to be “Home Alone” anymore. Initially shy when meeting new people, he is a cuddler once he knows you. Kevin is a poser and graced us with adorable head tilts - a staff favourite. Previously he has lived with another dog although livestock and poultry are not recommended for Kevin.

🐶 Name: Kevin
🔢 Age: 1
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Launceston Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Border Collie X
⚖️ Weight: 16kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more 🐾

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/kevin/

ℹ️ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

Luna is the delicious white chocolate treat we needed to round off Easter Sunday. “Our volunteers reported she’s very en...
20/04/2025

Luna is the delicious white chocolate treat we needed to round off Easter Sunday. “Our volunteers reported she’s very engaging and lovely to walk,” staff say. “She likes attention but can happily spend time by herself.” Luna has lived with children before and enjoys giving them a good, friendly lick. She loves going for a swim, but a splash in a kiddie clam shell, a sq**rt with the garden hose or a frolic under the sprinkler will also do.

🐶 Name: Luna
🔢 Age: 9 years
🚺 Gender: Female
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: German Shepherd
⚖ Weight: 33kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more 🐾

www.dhot.com.au/dog/luna/ ‎

ℹ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

Behold Buddy in all his brindle bountifulness. He’s a gorgeous guy as all Greyhounds are. He will turn seven years old i...
20/04/2025

Behold Buddy in all his brindle bountifulness. He’s a gorgeous guy as all Greyhounds are. He will turn seven years old in just five days! “Buddy is a sweet boy who enjoys his walks,” staff say. “He was previously living outside (we don’t think he’s toilet trained) but he would love to learn the ropes as an inside dog."

🐶 Name: Buddy
🔢 Age: 7 years
🚹 Gender: Male
📍 Location: Devonport Dogs Home
🐕Breed: Greyhound
⚖ Weight: 31kg
💰 Adoption fee: $485
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more 🐾

www.dhot.com.au/dog/buddy/

ℹ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

Talk about a winning smile! Ollie oozes charm and has a coy look to rival any top model. He came to us as a stray so we ...
20/04/2025

Talk about a winning smile! Ollie oozes charm and has a coy look to rival any top model. He came to us as a stray so we can only speculate about him. We think he’s some kind of Bulldog-Staffy-Boxer mix, which pretty much guarantees goofy times in his future.

🐶 Name: Ollie
🔢 Age: 8 months
🚹 Gender: Male
📍 Location: Devonport Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Bulldog-Staffy-Boxer x
⚖ Weight: 17kg
💰 Adoption fee: $430
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more 🐾

www.dhot.com.au/dog/ollie/

ℹ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

❕Entries open for the 2026 Dogs’ Homes calendar 📅Our much-loved Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania calendar is back for 2026 — and ...
19/04/2025

❕Entries open for the 2026 Dogs’ Homes calendar 📅
Our much-loved Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania calendar is back for 2026 — and entries are now open! This special calendar celebrates the second chances of dogs adopted from our Homes.

Each photo tells a story, and we’d love to see yours. If your dog found their forever home through us, submit a favourite photo and be part of our long-standing calendar tradition. One lucky dog will be our cover star — but every entry helps future dogs in need, with all proceeds going to our work of being there for every dog.

Enter now: dhot.com.au/dogs-homes-calendar-entries/

Young pup Coco is eager to learn! She has begun some basic training and will benefit from attending puppy classes. A toy...
19/04/2025

Young pup Coco is eager to learn! She has begun some basic training and will benefit from attending puppy classes. A toy lover at heart, this goofy girl has a grin as good as gold; it’s hard not to go Coco-nuts about her! A doggie friend would be lots of fun too, as long as they can keep up with her.

🐶 Name: Coco
🔢 Age: 5 months
🚺 Gender: Female
📍 Location: Launceston Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: German Wirehaired Pointer x
⚖ Weight: 19kg
💰 Adoption fee: $530
💚 Status: Available

Click the link to find out more

www.dhot.com.au/dog/coco/ 🐾

ℹ New look for adoption profiles! We’re trialling a new way of sharing our adoption profiles. From now on, social media posts will feature just a short intro and basic info — with a link to our website where you can read the full profile in a clearer, easier-to-read format. This change helps us share more detail about each dog and make better use of our online space. We’re still refining the process, so thanks for bearing with us — and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below!

🔊 Welcome to the new format for our Friday Night Faces! We have a fresh and snazzy way of displaying dogs for adoption o...
18/04/2025

🔊 Welcome to the new format for our Friday Night Faces! We have a fresh and snazzy way of displaying dogs for adoption on our website, which means we’re now including doggos in foster care who previously featured in the now defunct Saturday Night Specials. So here’s all the dogs available at our four Homes around the state. Just click on a dog’s picture to see their location, and follow the links below. 🐾

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.

www.dhot.com.au/adopt-a-dog/hobart-dogs/
www.dhot.com.au/adopt-a-dog/launceston-dogs/
www.dhot.com.au/adopt-a-dog/devonport-dogs/
www.dhot.com.au/adopt-a-dog/burnie-dogs/

Address

101 Scotts Road
Risdon Vale, TAS
7016

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+61362435177

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This is a place for sharing experience, stories, photos and important information about the Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania. We ask all participants to respect the work of the Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania, our staff and our cause. Comments and posts that are deemed inflammatory or anti-social will be moderated appropriately and we would encourage people with any issues or concerns to contact the Dogs’ Homes on email [email protected]