Adoptable rescue dogs in Hobart, Tasmania - LocalPetFinder

Dog Adoption Hobart

Adoptable rescue dogs in Hobart and the surrounding TAS area, refreshed regularly.

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Last updated: Oct 14, 2:17 AM
Travis - Hound available for adoption in Hobart
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Travis

1 year (approx.) • Hound

Medium Sizehigh Energy
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Lilly - Shih Tzu x available for adoption in Hobart
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Lilly

14 years (approx.) • Shih Tzu x

Small Sizelow EnergyApartment OK
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Elvis - Mastiff x available for adoption in Hobart
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Elvis

7 years (approx.) • Mastiff x

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Kids
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Cuddlepie - Mastiff x available for adoption in Hobart
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Cuddlepie

4 months (approx.) • Mastiff x

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Josephine - Staffordshire Bull Terrier x available for adoption in Hobart
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Josephine

8 months (approx.) • Staffordshire Bull Terrier x

Medium Sizehigh Energy
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Luna - Kelpie x available for adoption in Hobart
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Luna

7 months (approx.) • Kelpie x

Medium Sizemedium Energy
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Nova - Mastiff x available for adoption in Hobart
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Nova

9 months (approx.) • Mastiff x

Giant Sizehigh Energy
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Looking to adopt a dog in Hobart? Every dog on this page is listed by a rescue serving the Hobart area, so you can see what is genuinely available locally without checking each rescue's site one by one. Each profile links straight back to the rescue that has them.

New to adopting? Our Tasmania adoption guides cover what adoption costs, council registration and desexing rules that apply right across Tasmania, including Hobart.

Popular dog breeds in Hobart

Browse adoptable dogs by breed. Each breed page shows what is available in Hobart now, plus what the breed costs to adopt, the health to plan for and the local law.

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Dog adoption in Hobart: common questions

How many dogs are available for adoption in Hobart?

There are 7 adoptable rescue dogs listed in Hobart right now. Rescue numbers move quickly as animals are adopted, so the count changes between visits.

Which rescues do these Hobart dogs come from?

Every dog on this page comes from Dogs' Homes of Tasmania. Each listing links straight to that rescue's own page, where the application is handled.

Is LocalPetFinder a shelter?

No. LocalPetFinder is a discovery platform, not a rescue. We bring listings together in one place so you do not have to check each rescue's website separately. Applications, approvals and adoption decisions are handled entirely by the rescue.

Does it cost anything to use?

No. LocalPetFinder is free. Adoption fees are set by the rescue and are paid to them directly, not to us.

Can I adopt a Hobart dog if I live elsewhere in Tasmania?

That is up to the rescue. Some rehome only within their local area, others will consider adopters further afield. The rescue's own listing page states their policy — check it before applying.

Is LocalPetFinder the same as PetRescue?

No. PetRescue.com.au is one of Australia's largest national adoption sites, listing animals from rescues right across the country. LocalPetFinder brings together rescue dogs for Hobart and the surrounding area, alongside the local rules on council registration, desexing and microchipping in Tasmania. The two are separate platforms.

What is a local alternative to Adopt A Pet or PetRescue in Hobart?

LocalPetFinder lists adoptable rescue dogs from rescues serving Hobart, refreshed regularly. Adopt A Pet (adoptapet.com) is US-based with limited Australian coverage, and PetRescue lists nationally. Every listing here links straight to the rescue that has the animal, so you apply with them directly.