Dingo Sanctuary

The ANDCS, an organisation with a membership of over two hundred people worldwide and a network of supporters in the academic, political and canine world was formed in October 1976 to promote a better understanding and knowledge of Australia's Native Dog, the Dingo, and its official recognition and protection as native fauna.

The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter which addresses issues relating to the Dingo and related canids. Education being the Society's primary function.

It is envisaged that the forty-odd Dingoes resident at the Dingo Sanctuary will help contribute towards conservation of the Dingo. In addition, the Society has contributed funds to the University of NSW for the development of a DNA test, which, it is hoped, will allow Dingoes to be differentiated from similar-looking domestic dogs and hybrids and will facilitate the preservation of Australia's Native Dog.