Dogs' Homes of Tasmania

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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 issues 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”.

🎉 Adopted today were Hobart dogs Patch, Pearl and long-timer Michael! 💚🔊 It’s time for our Friday Night Faces: all the d...
30/10/2026

🎉 Adopted today were Hobart dogs Patch, Pearl and long-timer Michael! 💚

🔊 It’s time for our Friday Night Faces: all the dogs available for adoption at our Homes around the state. Just click on a dog’s picture to see their location, and follow the links below. You’re welcome! 🙏

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/

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.

Fun history fact: Marie Antoinette apparently never said “let them eat cake”. Our Marie doesn’t need any cake because sh...
30/10/2026

Fun history fact: Marie Antoinette apparently never said “let them eat cake”. Our Marie doesn’t need any cake because she’s sweet enough as she is. She’s a Kelpie-Border Collie x who doesn’t seem to have had a lot of life experience and has been building her confidence in foster care. “As you gain her trust and her tail starts wagging, she is incredibly loving and playful,” her carer says.

🐶 Name: Marie
🔢 Age: 6 Months
♀️ Gender: Female
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Kelpie x
⚖ Weight: 13kg
💰 Adoption fee: $450
💚 Status: Foster care

🐾 Click to learn more, including how you can adopt:

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

According to the nursery rhyme, Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them. Our Bo Peep must ...
30/10/2026

According to the nursery rhyme, Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them. Our Bo Peep must have gone looking for her sheep and lost her own way, as she was a stray. Bo, unlike the sheep, didn’t come to our Hobart Home wagging her tail behind her. “She was a bit overwhelmed when she first arrived but each day she is coming out of her shell and showing her playful side,” staff say. “She thinks the best place to sit for a pat is on top of you.” She IS coming out of her shell!

🐶 Name: Bo Peep
🔢 Age: 8 Months
♀️ Gender: Female
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier x
⚖ Weight: 26kg
💰 Adoption fee: $450
💚 Status: Foster care

🐾 Click to learn more, including how you can adopt:

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/bo-peep/

Pretty Maxine has a moosh that’s made for smooshing. She’s simply irresistible. Maxine is a Huntaway-Kelpie x. “She is a...
30/10/2026

Pretty Maxine has a moosh that’s made for smooshing. She’s simply irresistible. Maxine is a Huntaway-Kelpie x. “She is a beautiful young girl who is very smart,” staff say. She’s a mix of two clever working breeds, after all. “Maxine has strong breed traits and we would encourage dog sports or scent work to utilise that smart brain,” our behaviour expert says.

🐶 Name: Maxine
🔢 Age: 1
♀️ Gender: Female
📍 Location: Devonport Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Huntaway x
⚖ Weight: 18kg
💰 Adoption fee: $450
💚 Status: On site

🐾 Click to learn more, including how you can adopt:

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/maxine-2/

Are you the kind of person who enjoys a good Hoot? This guy could be owl you need. Cute Hoot was a stray, so we don’t kn...
30/10/2026

Are you the kind of person who enjoys a good Hoot? This guy could be owl you need. Cute Hoot was a stray, so we don’t know anything about his past. “He is always a happy boy who is willing to learn with the motivation of yummy treats,” staff say, which is great news for the ongoing training he needs. He enjoys the company of others dog and might like a fur friend in his new home.

🐶 Name: Hoot
🔢 Age: 6 Months
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier x
⚖️ Weight: 17kg
💰 Adoption fee: $450
💚 Status: On site

🐾 Click to learn more, including how you can adopt:

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

Talk about striking a pose — Gypsy will have you begging for more. Go to her full web profile for just that. “Gypsy is a...
30/10/2026

Talk about striking a pose — Gypsy will have you begging for more. Go to her full web profile for just that. “Gypsy is a lovely mature lady who can be a nervous girl to start with,” staff say. “She will need a family who can take things slowly, at her pace, and let her interact and get comfortable. Then she'll be seeking kisses in no time.” She has had treatment for an ear infection with us, and she’s also been on a diet in foster care.

🐶 Name: Gypsy
🔢 Age: 7
♀️ Gender: Female
📍 Location: Devonport Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Beagle
⚖ Weight: 15.5kg
💰 Adoption fee: $450
💚 Status: On site

🐾 Click to learn more, including how you can adopt:

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/gypsy-3/

Just imagine: if you adopt Hondo, you could create a luxury indoor sleeping space for him and call it Hondo’s Condo. Thi...
30/10/2026

Just imagine: if you adopt Hondo, you could create a luxury indoor sleeping space for him and call it Hondo’s Condo. This darling boy is seeking a forever family who will help him build his confidence. “Hondo is looking for a peaceful home with a predictable routine, and humans who are home with him more often than not,” staff say. “It may take some time but when Hondo is confident around you, his goofy little personality really shines through."

🐶 Name: Hondo
🔢 Age: 1
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Launceston Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Jack Russell Terrier x
⚖️ Weight: 10kg
💰 Adoption fee: $450
💚 Status: Foster care

🐾 Click to learn more, including how you can adopt:

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

Giggle doesn’t really look like a barrel of laughs, but that may be because his main focus is on being a squishy snuggle...
29/10/2026

Giggle doesn’t really look like a barrel of laughs, but that may be because his main focus is on being a squishy snuggler extraordinaire. “Giggle is an absolutely beautiful boy who is very affectionate and cuddly,” his foster carer says. “He likes to be close to you at all times and loves to be all up in your space.” He’s had a great old time playing with his carer’s dog and might like a canine companion to lead the way in his new home.

🐶 Name: Giggle
🔢 Age: 6 Months
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier x
⚖️ Weight: 19kg
💰 Adoption fee: $450
💚 Status: Foster care

🐾 Click to learn more, including how you can adopt:

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

“Rusty has cute little ears,” staff say, and although they’re absolutely correct, we’d also like to point out that this ...
29/10/2026

“Rusty has cute little ears,” staff say, and although they’re absolutely correct, we’d also like to point out that this lovely little lad has cute EVERYTHING. He’s so photogenic it’s ridiculous. Go to his full online profile for proof. “He’s just a happy-go-lucky pup who enjoys running around and playing with toys.”

🐶 Name: Rusty
🔢 Age: 5 Months
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Hound x
⚖️ Weight: 17kg
💰 Adoption fee: $450
💚 Status: On site

🐾 Click to learn more, including how you can adopt:

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/rusty-3/

Here’s a happy little chappie if ever there was one! Cutie-pie Bobby is the popular mix of a Maltese-Shih Tzu x. In his ...
28/10/2026

Here’s a happy little chappie if ever there was one! Cutie-pie Bobby is the popular mix of a Maltese-Shih Tzu x. In his photo gallery you can see he has lovely white teefs after having a scale and clean as part of his dental checkup, along with having a very impressive head tilt — go to his full profile for proof. “Bobby is looking for a quiet home where he can ease into retirement,” staff say.

🐶 Name: Bobby
🔢 Age: 10.5 Years
♂️ Gender: Male
📍 Location: Hobart Dogs' Home
🐕 Breed: Maltese x
⚖️ Weight: 10kg
💰 Adoption fee: $450
💚 Status: On site

🐾 Click to learn more, including how you can adopt:

https://www.dhot.com.au/dog/bobby-2/

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

Telephone

+61362435177

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