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Here is a directory of useful links to organisations that might be able to help you with dog matters in Tasmania.

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Dogs in National Parks and Reserves
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Dogs and other pets are not allowed in Tasmania's national parks and nature reserves, not even on a lead or within your car. However, dogs are welcome in many Conservation Areas, Regional Reserves and Nature Recreation Areas, and some State Reserves. See this Parks & Wildlife Service page for details.

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Dog adoption
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Brightside
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Brightside is a farm sanctuary for rescue animals and has a dog adoption service.

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Dogs Homes of Tasmania
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The Dogs Homes of Tasmania operate dog pounds and adopt dogs. 

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People wanting to walk dogs may also apply to volunteer at the Dogs Homes of Tasmania.

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Dogs Tasmania
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Dogs Tasmania (Tasmanian Canine Association) administers activities associated with purebred dogs, including showing and obedience trials, and is a member of the Australian National Kennel Club. Contact Dogs Tasmania about purebred dogs.

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RSPCA
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The RSPCA investigates cruelty cases and has a dog adoption service.

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Greyhound Adoption Program Tasmania
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TasRacing operates a not-for-profit adoption program to try and find homes for greyhounds after their racing career. Greyhound Adoption Program 

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Small Paws Animal Rescue
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Small Paws Animal Rescue is an independent animal rescue caring for small animals in need.

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Dog training clubs
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Tasmanian has a number of dog obedience clubs and private dog trainers.

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Council areas
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Ideally, each Tasmanian municipality would have its own dog walking association to represent local dog owners and liaise with the Council.  

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The Tasmanian Dog Walking Clubs Association currently has member organisations in these Council areas:

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Hobart Dog Walking Association Inc
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Kingborough Dog Walking Association
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Huon Valley Dog Walking Association
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Sorell and Districts Dog Walking Association 
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Local Government Association of Tasmania.
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The Local Government Association of Tasmania website has a list, maps and contact details of all Tasmanian municipal areas and Council.

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Maps and Council areas

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This handy document from Dog Friendly Tasmania contains links to each council's web page about dog exercise areas:

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Dogs and child safety
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Delta Dog Safe
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Delta Dog Safe is a Delta Society program that aims to teach children appropriate behaviour around animals.

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Doggone Safe
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Doggone Safe is a US-based non-profit organisation dedicated to dog bite prevention through education.

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Charities helping homeless people with animals
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Pets in the Park
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Pets in the Park is a charity that cares for pets that are owned for by the homeless or people at risk of homelessness.

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A Paw Up
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A Paw up helps the homeless or people at risk of homelessness care for their pets.  A Paw Up welcomes donations of pet food, treats, leads, collars and toys.  Find out about A Paw Up's donation points.

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This story about A Paw Up in Tasmania appeared on the ABC.

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Other useful links
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Tasmanian Lost Pet Register on Facebook: a free service created to reunite lost and found pets with their families.

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Dog Friendly Tasmania on Facebook and Instagram, sharing information on dog friendly spaces statewide.

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