Hobart Central Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the kanamaluka people*
Liz Freeman
Hobart Central
Liz is the coordinator for dog teams in the Hobart Central area and surrounds
Liz and 'Basil'
Liz and 'Basil' help children at Lansdowne Crescent Primary School
About: Liz is an Occupational Therapist, she has two children and enjoys reading and bush walking
Sponsor: BurnTheory
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Bought as a puppy at 8 weeks old
Great loves: Sniffing, walks, tug of war, pats and cuddles
Favourite foods: Sardines, chicken and cheese
Quirks: Going to find socks every morning
Kim and 'Lexi'
Kim and 'Lexi' help children at Mount Stuart Primary School
About: Kim is semi retired. She and 'Lexi' love walking together on the beach.
Sponsor: S. Group
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: 'Lexi' was a breeder, she had two litters and was unable to have more puppies, so we were lucky enough to adopt her.
Great loves: Walking, chasing balls, being patted and EATING!
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Being left alone
Quirks: None
Charlotte and 'Bess'
Charlotte and 'Bess' help children at Princes Street Primary School, Sandy Bay
About: Charlotte is a retired Paediatrician who loves children, dogs and reading
Sponsor: Hobart Paediatric Group
Dog breed: Border Collie Cross
How we met: We picked 'Bess' out of a litter of farm dogs as she was the prettiest and the quietest
Great loves: Running, barking at farm machinery
Doesn’t like: Cows and thunder
Quirks: 'Bess' always sits looking backwards in the car. I have no idea why.
Renata and 'Skye'
Renata and 'Skye' help children at Goulburn Street Primary School, West Hobart
About: I love reading, Nursing home visiting as a dog therapy volunteer fortnightly, holidaying in the van with my two dogs.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Maltese Shi Tzu
How we met: From a friend's niece whose Maltese had a litter. I chose 'Skye' naming her immediately based on her happy Zen-like temperament
Great loves: Food, people. Gardening with me as she's allowed to dig!
Favourite foods: Raw cauliflower, salmon, chicken and roast pumpkin
Doesn’t like: Peanut butter, bananas, in your face dogs
Quirks: Dancing on her hind legs for prolonged periods
