ACT Libraries Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples.*
Charmaine Budden
ACT Libraries
Charmaine is the coordinator for Dog Teams in the ACT Libraries area.
Charmaine and 'Scout'
Charmaine and 'Scout' help children at Dickson Library
About: Charmaine is a retired Teacher, dog trainer, breeder and gardener
Sponsor: Natural Animal Solutions
Dog breed: Jack Russell
How we met: Obtained as a puppy to show, train and trial
Great loves: Walks, toys, people
Favourite foods: Any
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: Typical Jack Russell
Martina and 'Chloe'
Martina and 'Chloe' help children at Gungahlin Library
About: HR Manager, President Greyhound Connections. She enjoys reading and gardening.
Sponsor: Generously funded by an Anonymous Sponsor
Dog breed: Greyhound
How we met: Have always had dogs. I got 'Chloe' at 18 months old. She had 11 races and retired and has been my pet since.
Great loves: Attention, being spoken to, her ears being patted
Favourite foods: Human biscuits, cheese
Doesn’t like: Very loud noises
Quirks: 'Chloe's' tail curls under her, it's just how her tail goes
Ron and 'Lucky'
Ron and 'Lucky' help children at Tuggeranong Library
About: Ron is a retired Public Servant
Sponsor: Sponsor details coming soon
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Have always had dogs
Great loves: Walks, other dogs, training, swimming and kids
Favourite foods: Blueberries and strawberries
Doesn’t like: Cucumber
Quirks: Sometimes gets fixated on shadows
