Who to Contact if You Lose Your Pet in Tasmania

The following details the various animal welfare, shelters and organisations that you should contact if you lose your pet in Tasmania. You can also download this guide for free to keep at home.

RSPCA TASMANIA

Web:  http://www.rspcatas.org.au

Address:  The Old Post Office, 68 Cameron Street, Launceston TAS 7250

(Most have a Lost & Found Register; however, the role of the RSPCA varies in each State and Territory. Some contract to the Council; others hold lost pets temporarily until collected by Council)

- RSPCA Launceston operates the Launceston City Dogs’ Home (Pound) on behalf of the City Council. Lost a Dog in the Launceston area – call RSPCA on 6326 6333.

- RSPCA Hobart – (03) 6244 3033; 553 Pass Road, Mornington,Tas,7018.

- RSPCA Devonport – (03) 6427 2566; 108 Tarleton Road, Spreyton, Tas, 7310.

- RSPCA Burnie (Stray dogs are referred to the Burnie Dogs’ Home) – (03) 6431 3561207; Mount Street, Burnie,7320.

LOST DOGS HOME

Phone: (03) 6243 5177

Web: http://www.dogshomesoftas.com.au

HOBART DOGS HOME (RISDON VALE)

Phone:  (03) 6243 5177

(If you lose your dog ring the above number immediately. The Dogs’ Home is the official pound for the Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Brighton municipalities.)

BURNIE’S DOGS HOME (Stowport)

Phone: (03) 6431 6199

(If you lose your dog ring the above number immediately. The Dogs’ Home is the official pound for the Burnie, Waratah and Wynard councils.)

DEVONPORT DOGS HOME (SPREYTON)

Phone: (03) 6427 2178

(If you lose your dog ring the above number immediately. The Dogs’ Home is the official pound for the Devonport, Latrobe and Kentish councils.)

HOBART CAT CENTRE

Phone:  (03) 6278 2111

Web:  http://www.hobartcatcentre.com.au

Address: 12 Self’s Point Road, New Town TAS 7008

CAR (Central Animals Record)

Phone: (03) 9706 3187

Web: http://www.car.com.au

(Microchip registry; 24/7; animal recovery service for lost or stolen companion animals)