Launceston Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the kanamaluka people*
Marcus Hughes
Steve and 'Chester'
About: Steve is a rose grower and tea lady
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the West Tamar Lions Club
Dog breed: Staffy X Labrador
How we met: From RSPCA Adoption, after older family dog passed away
Great loves: Food, did I say Food...
Favourite foods: Chicken and ham sandwiches and the kids leftover lunches
Doesn’t like: Flies, bees, wasps
Quirks: Likes to sit on peoples feet, likes to shake hands if you don't give him a pat
Marcus and 'Bosun'
About: Marcus is a Retired Teacher
Sponsor: Greystone Company Pty Ltd
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: From Breeder
Great loves: Food
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Being alone for long periods
Quirks: Loves 'Tommy' the cat
Susie and 'Jake'
Susie and 'Jake' help children at Invermay Primary School
About: Susie is a retired TAFE Teacher, interested in supporting reading/literacy
Sponsor: Sponsor details coming soon
Dog breed: Greyhound
How we met: Adopted from Greyhound Adoption Program
Great loves: Pats and food
Favourite foods: Fresh meat, schmackos
Doesn’t like: Vegetables
Quirks: As a greyhound he does 'not sit' on his bottom
Marj and 'Meg'
Marj and 'Meg' help children at Sacred Heart Primary School
About: Marj is retired
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Miniature Poodle
How we met: Have had dogs all my life
Great loves: People, meeting her doggy friends, being with her family
Favourite foods: Fresh Kangaroo mince, chicken and ice cream
Doesn’t like: Rough handling
Quirks: None
