Hobart- Glenorchy Dog Teams
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Sandra Hudd
Hobart - Glenorchy
Sandra is the coordinator for Dog Teams in the Glenorchy and surrounds, Hobart Central, and Eastern Shore area.
Sandra and 'Buffy'
Sandra and 'Buffy' help children at Austin's Ferry Primary School
About: Sandra is now retired, but previously a Social Worker and Academic
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Glenorchy City
Dog breed: Terrier Cross
How we met: Rescued from Dogs Homes Tasmania
Great loves: Walks, people and pats
Favourite foods: Sweet potato
Doesn’t like: Fireworks
Quirks: Very chilled and calm
Carolyn and 'Walter'
Carolyn and 'Walter' help children at Windermere Primary School, Claremont
About: Carolyn enjoys reading and spending time with her Grandchildren
Sponsor: Sponsor details coming soon
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: We have had him since he was 8 weeks old
Great loves: Going for a walk, playing with the ball and tummy rubs
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: He doesn't like being out on a windy day
Quirks: He loves sitting on my knee of a night watching TV. He loves going on holidays to Bruny Island.
Kate and 'Daisy'
Kate and 'Daisy' help children at South Arm Primary School, South Arm
About: Kate is a retired Nurse who loves her family (including 'Daisy'), walks and all sorts of craft
Sponsor: Activ8 Electrical & Data
Dog breed: Labrador retriever
How we met: We received photos from 2 weeks old and flew to Queensland to collect her at 9 weeks
Great loves: Her family, friend and food
Favourite foods: Chicken and anything else she finds in her bowl
Doesn’t like: Lettuce
Quirks: 'Daisy' thinks she is a human member of the family
Max and 'Leo'
Max and 'Leo' help children at Lauderdale Primary School, Lauderdale
About: Max enjoys gardening, camping and new experiences meeting people
Sponsor: Sponsor details coming soon
Dog breed: Dachshund
How we met: I adopted 'Leo' as a puppy from a registered breeder in NSW. He flew down to Tasmania.
Great loves: Eating, kissing big dogs, bush and beach walks
Favourite foods: Liverwurst
Doesn’t like: Water, so no bath or surfing
Quirks: 'Leo' is a talker. He talks until he is understood. He loves to sleep upside down.
Susanne and 'Moni'
Susanne and 'Moni' help children in the Glenorchy area
About: Susanne is a dog and horse enthusiast, bookworm at heart, happiest supporting kids
Sponsor: Loreto Community Housing
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: My family adopted 'Moni' a few months ago, but we have known her since she was eight weeks old
Great loves: Children, playing at the beach, sleeping and eating
Favourite foods: Anything! she is always hungry
Doesn’t like: When we try and take her for a walk too close to teatime, she will put on the brakes and refuse to go
Quirks: When she finishes her meal, she will pick up her food bowl and bring it to me as if she is asking for more
Gigi and 'Kato'
Gigi and 'Kato' help children at Austins Ferry Primary School
About: Gigi loves dogs, enjoys reading, nature, gardening, naps and eating
Sponsor: Variety Club of Tasmania
Dog breed: Kelpie, mixed with cheeky Tassie Devil!
How we met: 'Kato' was supposed to be a foster - but we kept him because he does cute things with his feet
Great loves: Tricks, performing, kids and cheese
Favourite foods: My food
Doesn’t like: Pats oh his head
Quirks: He like to perform, especially for kids. It's the only time he wags his tail.
Julie and 'Cassie'
Julie and 'Cassie' help children in the Glenorchy Area
About: I love numbers! Especially if they can tell us a story about the world around us. I'm deeply interested in dog behaviour
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: 'Cassie is from a long line of Zinthan Labradors from Norther Tasmania
Great loves: Treats
Favourite foods: Frozen Sardine treats
Doesn’t like: Baths
Quirks: She only likes walking on the left side of a person
