Dingo Adoption
For the past 10 years, SFDR has been fortunate to run a dingo rescue and rehoming program. Over the years we have successfully placed hundreds of dingoes in homes with both families and wildlife parks and zoos.
Why not release the dingoes into the wild? Sadly, it’s illegal in most of Australia (including NSW where we are based) to release dingoes. In New South Wales releasing dingoes carries fines of over half a million dollars. This is largely because of the livestock farming industry, who believe dingoes are a threat to stock like sheep. Many of our dingoes, who have lived their whole lives in captivity, wouldn’t be suitable for release and wouldn’t know how to survive in the wild. However, who wild rescues who could be released, Sydney Dingo Rescue sincerely hopes these unfair laws will change in the future?
Can I adopt a dingo? It takes a very special person to provide a home for a dingo. Research and preparation are crucial BEFORE taking on a dingo. Every year thousands of unwanted dingoes end up in pounds and shelters or euthanized because their owners are unable to meet their unique needs.
Dingoes are incredible rewarding companions, they are intelligent, cheeky, energetic family members. They are extremely loyal animals, forming strong bonds with their owners. However dingoes are also a big commitment, they are high energy, aloof and independent. Dingoes live 15-20 years and due to the strong bonds they form with their families, rehoming is stressful and difficult for dingoes who can struggle to adapt to new environments and strangers. For this reason it’s important to think about and research whether a dingo is a good fit for your lifestyle and family.
Dingoes are for life.
Legality:
It is not possible to keep a high content dingo in QLD, SA or TAS. To keep a high content dingo in NT or VIC you will need a permit prior to adoption. WA and NSW do not require permits for high content dingoes.
Low content dingoes or dingo hybrids can be kept in NT, VIC, NSW and WA without a permit but not in QLD, SA or TAS.
To find out more about dingo adoption or receive an adoption information pack email info@sfdr.org or sydneydingorescue@gmail.com. You can also use the contact form here.