Cairns Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Gimuy-walubarra yidi*
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
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'
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'!
Louise and 'Lucy'
About: Retired Academic, who still enjoys travelling and living in other countries
Sponsor: Ergon Energy
Dog breed: Jack Russell
How we met: We met and decided to go home together
Great loves: Beach walks, children, playtime and food
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Plovers
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
Annette and 'Ziggy'
Annette and 'Ziggy' help children at Mother of Good Counsel Primary School
About: Annette is a Speech Pathologist with a Masters Degree in Education
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Cairns Barrier Reef
Dog breed: Bichon Frize
How we met: Since a puppy. Wanted a dog that didn't shed/slobber/smell; a "coffee shop dog"
Great loves: Food and people
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Being left out of things! and not being treated as a person
Quirks: Head tilt/thinks she's a person
