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Greyhound racing is ending. Tasmania needs a plan

27/08/2026 No Comments

Tasmania has committed to ending Greyhound racing by 30 June 2029 — but the legislation needed to support a safe, planned phase-out is still waiting in the Legislative Council, and we don’t know when it will progress. That concerns us. Without legislation and a properly supported transition plan, there is a very real risk that Greyhounds could leave the industry faster than Tasmania’s rehoming sector can safely support them. We’re also hearing that some MLCs remain uncommitted. If you support the ban, particularly if you live in Tasmania’s north or north-west, now is the time to make your voice heard.

A step forward for dog welfare in Tasmania

27/08/2026 No Comments

Tasmania’s new Animal Welfare (Dogs) Regulations 2026 came into effect on 19 August, bringing with them a range of stronger protections for dogs across the state. Dogs’ Homes welcomes the changes, which include new breeding limits, greater veterinary oversight, expanded exercise requirements, stronger protections for mothers and puppies, and greater oversight of Greyhound facilities. Many of the changes reflect reforms Dogs’ Homes advocated for during the consultation process — but we didn’t get everything we hoped for.

We’re still a dog with a bone on this one

21/08/2026 No Comments

You may have seen us making a bit of a song and dance about Dexter the Greyhound recently. We’ve been a dog with a bone because it’s bigger than just Dexter. Dexter came to us with a significant ear injury, but no information about what happened. After Tasracing refused our Right to Information request for his veterinary report and upheld that decision on appeal, we’ve now taken the matter to the Tasmanian Ombudsman for external review.

Beach days are among Jinks’ favourite adventures.

The high-jinx of Jinks

21/08/2026 No Comments

Jinks’ first day in her new home involved an unexpected escape, a case of mistaken dog identity and a frantic search across Swansea. But a year later, Chelsea says the cheeky Kelpie has become much more than a companion — staying faithfully by her side through one of the toughest years of her life. Today, Jinks is living the dream, enjoying beach adventures and plenty of time relaxing at home. For Chelsea, their bond can be summed up simply: “We rescued each other.”

Founder’s connection to trailblazing women revealed

03/06/2026 No Comments

An email landed in our inbox recently from Ben in England, containing a treasure trove of information about our founder, Joan Rawson. Ben revealed he had a photo album that once belonged to Miss Rawson, and we gladly took him up on his offer to send it to us. Through Ben, we discovered her family connection to the fight in the UK to give women the right to vote, and the beautifully bound album is a historical gem in its own right.

Puppy farming goes on unchecked as change stalls

03/06/2026 No Comments

Ongoing inaction on puppy farming in Tasmania has been labelled “deplorable” by Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania CEO Mark Wild, almost two years after almost 250 dogs were seized by the RSPCA at the now infamous Tasmanian Labradoodles site in the state’s north. “The horrific conditions at Tasmanian Labradoodles illustrated how desperately we need reforms to shut down puppy farming,” he said. “It beggars belief that the Government has made no further moves to protect dogs from unscrupulous breeders.”

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.