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: Generously funded by a private sponsor
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: Mowbray Vet Clinic
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
Amanda and 'Skip'
Amanda and 'Skip' help children at Riverside Primary School.
About: Amanda is recently retired and moved from NSW to Tasmania. I love gardening, playing pickle ball, discovering new area of Tassie and weaving.
Initial funding provided by a grant from My State Bank.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Variety Club of Tasmania
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: We wanted a puppy for our family and chose 'Skip' that was 13 years ago
Great loves: His brother 'Stanley', food and afternoon naps
Favourite foods: Roast chicken and cheese
Doesn’t like: When dinner is late
Quirks: He has recently had one of his eyes removed so now we call him 'Pirate Skip'
