Launceston Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the kanamaluka people*
Amanda Best
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
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'
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
Debbie and 'Tilly'
Debbie and 'Tilly' help children in the Launceston area
About: Debbie lives in rural Tasmania and loves world dancing, gardening, cooking and patchwork
Sponsor: Sponsor coming soon
Dog breed: Long haired Jack Russell Cross
How we met: 'Tilly' came to us as a private rescue dog, starving and covered in fleas. It was love at first sight
Great loves: Walks with her doggo friends, playing with toys, spending time outside when I'm gardening
Favourite foods: Cooked chicken and sweet potato
Doesn’t like: Vet visits, white Utes driving by with barking dogs
Quirks: She puts her paw up for more pats. She likes to go outside on dusk and patrol her yard
