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 and The National Library
About: Charmaine is a retired Teacher, dog trainer, breeder and gardener
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the National Library of Australia
Dog breed: Jack Russell
How we met: We drove thousands of miles to get her from a breeder in Queensland
Great loves: Running at the park, digging
Favourite foods: Treats
Doesn’t like: Getting into trouble
Quirks: She loves sitting on the laps of visitors to our home
Flick and 'Cilla'
Flick and 'Cilla' help children at the National Library of Australia, Barton
About: Flick is interested in dogs, politics and travelling between Australia and Norway
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Kate Charlton
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Have always had dogs for fun and company
Great loves: Hugs, pats, treats and balls
Favourite foods: Any
Doesn’t like: Being ignored
Quirks: She craves constant attention
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: Tuggeranong Veterinary Hospital
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
Hari and 'Tabasco'
Hari and 'Tabasco' help children at Tuggeranong Library
About: Hari is a Senior Legal Policy Officer, studied Law and Asia-Pacific Studies
Sponsor: Anonymous Sponsor
Dog breed: Australian Koolie
How we met: Private rehome from a farm. I was looking for a companion for our other Koolie
Great loves: Attention, food and trick training
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Thunderstorms
Quirks: 'Tabasco' sometimes honks like a goose when he wants something