The 2012 Dogs’ Homes calendars are here!
Enjoy 12 months of adorable dogs, all happily adopted from the Hobart, Burnie and Devonport Dogs’ Homes. Your purchase of Dogs’ Homes calendars supports the care of lost and unwanted dogs across the state.
Calendars are available at the following locations — Hobart, Burnie and Devonport Dogs’ Homes, North Hobart Veterinary Hospital, Mayfair Vet Clinic, Sandy Bay Holistic Veterinary Centre, Realm Cafe (city), Animal Tuckerbox Stores, Combined Charities Christmas Card and Gift Shop, Kardz R Us (Eastlands and Northgate), Tasmanian Animal Hospitals (Bellerive and Sorell), Petrusma & Partners (Lindisfarne and Howrah), Paws for a Moment (Mornington), Seven Mile Beach Store, Lindisfarne Veterinary Clinic and Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital, Springfield Veterinary Centre, Montrose Vet Centre, Buff Young Nails (North Hobart), B & W Appliances (North Hobart), Club K9 (Hobart), Kingston Animal Hospital, Kingston Veterinary Care and Ruffles Hair Salon (Huonville).
On the north-west coast, Dogs’ Home Calendars are also available at: Forbes St Vet Hospital, Ulverstone Vet Clinic, Upper Burnie Vet Clinic, Spreyton Vet Clinic and Wynyard Vet Clinic
CONGRATULATIONS to Rusty Boggs, winner of the 2012 Dogs’ Homes calendar competition.
Congratulations Rusty Boggs
2012 Dogs’ Homes Calendar
A big thank you to everyone who sent in a photo of their Dogs’ Home pooch for the 2012 Calendar. As always, it’s a tough decision choosing one dog for the front cover.
2013 Calendar Competition
Click Below to open the 2013 Calendar Competition Entry Form plus Terms & Conditions document in PDF format.
Dogs’ Homes Calendar 2013 Entry Form
The Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania sincerely thank these businesses and clubs who supported our 2012 Calendar
- B & W Appliance Sales & Service — 284B Argyle Street, North Hobart. Ph 6234 8989
- Brighton Council – 1 Tivoli Road, Gagebrook. Ph 6268 7000
- Clarence City Council – P O Box 96, Rosny Park. Ph 6245 8600
- Club Canine – 25 Melville Street, Hobart. Ph 6234 9924
- Devonport City Council – P O Box 604, Devonport. Ph 6224 0511
- Dogs Holiday Havens – P O Box 152, Blackmans Bay. Ph 6229 9420
- Hobart City Council – GPO Box 503, Hobart. Ph 6238 2711
- Hobart Dog Training Club – 8 Lalwinya Road, Mt Nelson. Ph 6272 3461
- Hobart Dog Walking Association – 8 Lalwinya Road, Mt Nelson. Ph 6223 8099
- Holiday On Bruny – 14 Hiern Road, Blackmans Bay. Ph 0428 568 853
- Kardz R Us – Eastlands Shopping Centre, Rosny Park. Ph 6244 4588
- Kardz R Us – Northgate Shopping Centre, Glenorchy. Ph 6272 5404
- Kingston Animal Hospital – 1 Freeman Street, Kingston. Ph 6229 5900
- Kingborough Dog Walking Association – P O Box 39 Kingston. Ph 6229 5391
- Kingston Veterinary Care – Shop 2, 11 John Street, Kingston. Ph 6229 9345
- Lindisfarne Veterinary Clinic — 27 Lincoln Street, Lindisfarne. Ph 6243 0083
- Love Dogs Mobile Grooming – P O Box 1169, Rosny Park. Ph 0400 341 420
- Nichols Poultry – 380 Chapel Road, Sassafras. Ph 6426 7218
- North Hobart Veterinary Hospital – 273 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart. Ph 6234 7044
- Peace of mind Boarding Kennels – 70 Krauses Road, Lower Longley. Ph 0400 885 253
- Rae’s Florist – Bank Arcade, 64 — 68 Liverpool Street, Hobart. Ph 6234 8277
- Realm Café – Mathers Lane, 109 Liverpool Street, Hobart. Ph 6231 9741
- Tasmanian Gourmet Gifts – P O Box 320, South Hobart. Ph 1800 449 295
- Top Dog Grooming – 466 Macquarie Street, South Hobart. Ph 6223 5797
- ultra106.5 fm – 29 Liverpool Street, Hobart. Ph 6234 5900
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Canine Commendations
Canine Commendations are awarded annually to dogs who have demonstrated special acts of service or heroism.
Commendations for Service to Canines are awarded annually to individuals or organisations who show a special commitment to caring for dogs.
To nominate a dog, person, business or organisation for a Commendation in 2012, please send all details (including your contact details) to Canine Commendations, Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania, P.O. Box 7, Lindisfarne, TAS 7015 Closing date for nominations is September 2nd 2012
Commendations are presented on or around World Animal Day ( October 4th) each year.
2011 Commendations
Three commendations have been presented this year to mark World Animal Day
To Dog Draco for his dedication, commitment and loyal service to Nikki Hayes (Canine Commendation)
To Jackie Middleton for her vigilant action in saving the life of a dog (Commendation for Service to Canines)
To Brightside Sanctuary for outstanding commitment to caring for dogs in need (Commendation for Service to Canines)
Nominations are now open for 2012 commendations.
Draco is Nikki Hay’s assistance dog - he is a seizure alert dog.
Ms Hays has epilepsy and Draco is able to warn her of an on-coming seizure. This enables Ms Hays to lie down prior to a seizure, to avoid falling and potentially hitting her head in a fall.
This ‘early detection’ system enables Ms Hays to carry out daily life knowing that Draco will alert her if she needs to take steps to protect herself prior to a seizure.
Jackie Middleton saved the life of a tethered dog who was choking after jumping from the back of a stationary ute. The lead which was restraining the dog was too long – it allowed the dog to reach the side of the ute’s tray. Over the side he went but couldn’t reach the ground and was left dangling. Thanks to Jackie, the dog survived. When this dog’s guardian angel came to the rescue, she found the now limp dog too heavy to lift. She managed to lever the dog onto her lap which took the pressure off the lead but the dog remained limp and unresponsive. Her calls for help were answered and others arrived to assist, including the dog’s owner. After a few anxious minutes, the dog came around and a subsequent trip to the vet gave the all clear.
Brightside Sanctuary works tirelessly to find loving homes for dogs and puppies rescued from puppy farm situations and to educate the community on the compassionate and responsible care of animals.
2010 Commendations
Dog Phoenix of Devonport — Phoenix’s owner, Lorraine Jessep suffers from diabetes. Phoenix is specially trained to detect the symptoms of hypoglycemia. When Ms Jessep’s blood glucose levels run low, Pheonix alerts her thus avoiding Lorraine slipping into a coma.
Dog Lottie of Hobart who provides loyal assistance to Lucy Henry.
Dog Rosie of Launceston who valiantly alerted her family to a house fire and potentially saved lives.
Norman Fearon (85) of Seven Mile Beach for his life-long commitment to the care of dogs in need
Darren Balsley for his rescue and care of an abandoned litter of puppies
Staff at Sea FM for their commitment to helping dogs in need.
Receiving a special Family Commendation was Dog Lassie and her human family Jorgen Jorgenson and Grace Mulholland for their rescue of dog Molly at Kingston Beach in September 2010. It was their team effort which enabled little dog Molly to be rescued from a cliff face where she had been stranded for 5 days.
Nominations are now open for next year.
