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Hobart- Glenorchy Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Muwinina people*
Sandra Hudd
Hobart - Glenorchy
Sandra is the coordinator for Dog Teams in the Glenorchy and surrounds, Hobart Central, and Eastern Shore area.
Liz and 'Basil'
Liz and 'Basil' help children at Landowne 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
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
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.
Kim and 'Lexi'
Kim and 'Lexi' will 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
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: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
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: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
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: Sponsor details coming soon
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