Cairns Dog Teams
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Christine Hofman
Christine, Erwin and 'Django'
Christine, Erwin and 'Django' help children at Cairns Council Libraries
About: Christine is a Library Assistant, as well as a Coordinator for Story Dogs. Erwin is an Event Management Consultant. Loves all things to do with dogs
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Cairns Dog School
Dog breed: Pug
How we met: 'Django' has been a Story Dog for a while, he is now helping me
Great loves: People, food and cuddles
Favourite foods: Sardines, carrots and chicken
Doesn’t like: Not much
Quirks: Likes licking ears
Tina and 'Shandy'
Tina and 'Shandy' help children at St Gerard Majella School
About: Tina loves animals of all kind
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Cairns
Dog breed: White Shepherd cross
How we met: Went to the 'Fur ever' animal rescue day - she chose me. She is the best.
Great loves: Walks, chasing balls and playing
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Not much
Quirks: Sitting on your knee
Wendy and 'Eddy'
Wendy and 'Eddy' help children at St Gerard Majella School
About: Wendy is retired, she is a carer for her disabled husband. She enjoys sewing and art
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Hairy Jack Russell
How we met: My husband is a great fan of the TV show Frasier. He ordered 'Eddy' against my protests but as soon as I saw him I became 'Eddified'!!
Great loves: Cheese, walks and meeting people
Favourite foods: Cheese and chicken
Doesn’t like: Thunder - it scares him
Quirks: He tells us stuff, eg when the phone rings if my husband gets into trouble. He has the most irresistible begging pose which he does if you command 'Eddy do cute'!
Lisa and 'Dexter'
Lisa and 'Dexter' help children at St Michaels State School
About: Lisa works in Disability and Mental Health. She enjoys travel, camping and spending time with 'Dex'
Sponsor: Sponsored by Furriends
Dog breed: Kelpie Cross
How we met: I adopted 'Dexter' 3 years ago. I had never owned a dog before and thought it would be nice to have one. He is my first doggy love
Great loves: Walks, car rides, belly rubs and food
Favourite foods: Everything
Quirks: 'Dexter' likes to approach random people at the beach and sit next to them
Linda and 'Oreo'
Linda and 'Oreo' help children at St Gerard Majella School
About: Linda is retired, she enjoys speedway, camping and skiing
Sponsor: Quickfill Australian Watertowers
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: Belongs to my daughter
Great loves: Playing ball and going for walks
Favourite foods:
Chicken
Doesn’t like: Thunder
Quirks: Loves cuddles
Jodi and 'Oreo'
Jodi and 'Oreo' help children at St Gerard Majella School (when Linda is unavailable)
About: Jodie is a Teacher
Sponsor: Quickfill Australian Watertowers
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: I love dogs
Great loves: Chasing a ball and being with people
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Thunder
Trudi and 'Floyd'
Trudi and 'Floyd' help children in the Cairns area
About: Trudie was a vet nurse, swim teacher and works with children
Sponsor: Kenfrost Homes
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: As a puppy
Great loves: Snacks, the beach and his Big Ted!
Favourite foods: Fish
Doesn’t like: Flies
Quirks: None
Glenda and 'Toby'
Glenda and 'Toby' help children at Parramatta State School
About: Glenda is a retired Primary Teacher and Guidance Officer
Sponsor: Kenfrost Homes
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: When I retired I wanted to have a dog that could live in an apartment and share my life
Great loves: People, soft toys with a squeaker, treats and back scratches
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Getting up in the morning - he may hide under the bed
Quirks: He loves to 'talk' to his friends on his walk. As we live in an apartment I have discouraged too much barking so he 'talks'
Caroline and 'Daisy'
Caroline and 'Daisy' help children in the Cairns area
About: Caroline is recently retired. Previously worked for Pediatrician for 20 years, she loves reading
Sponsor: Story Dogs is seeking a sponsor
Dog breed: Jack Russell
How we met: Purchased as a puppy
Great loves: Playing ball, attention and liver treats
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Lightning and thunder
