Hobart Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Muwinina people*
Sarah Jarvis
Sarah and 'Rosie'
Sarah and 'Rosie' help children at Margate Primary School
About: Retired Kinder Teacher. Enjoys gardening and various crafts.
Sponsor: Tasmanian Veterinary Hospitals - Kingston
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Always have had Golden Retrievers. She is our second and we also have her son 'Monty'.
Great loves: Me, walks and chasing sandflies and fish on the beach
Favourite foods: Anything, especially people food
Doesn’t like: Wallabies in the yard
Quirks: Jumping onto the bed first thing in the morning and rubbing her head into the doona
Julia and 'Mungo'
Julia and 'Mungo' help children at Margate Primary School
About: Julia is retired, she loves reading, walking and horse riding
Sponsor: Fullers Bookshop
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Bought as a puppy
Great loves: Food, people, especially children
Favourite foods: Anything except lettuce
Doesn’t like: Loves everything and everyone
Quirks: Loves bum scratch
Sue and 'Maggie'
Sue and 'Maggie' help children at Illawarra Primary School
About: Sue is a Registered Nurse, she enjoys gardening and painting
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Variety Club of Tasmania
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: Chose the breed due to grandson having allergies. Also love the non-shedding coat.
Great loves: Cuddles, running and playing with other dogs
Favourite foods: Not fussed, not food driven
Doesn’t like: Giant dogs
Quirks: Loves to watch the wallabies though the fence
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: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Hobart Town
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
Louise and 'Fergus'
Louise and 'Fergus' help children at Kingston Primary School
About: Louise is a Registered Nurse, she enjoys paddle boarding and kayaking
Sponsor: Kingston Animal Hospital
Dog breed: White Highland Terrier
How we met: Adopted from a breeder
Great loves: Paddle boarding, going in the boat, walks and food
Favourite foods: Carrots and chicken
Doesn’t like: Skateboards, cats, not being part of the action
Quirks: Watches TV, howls like a wolf at the sound of ambulance siren
Sarah and 'Monty'
Sarah and 'Monty' help children at Snug Primary School
About: Sarah is a retired Kinder Teacher. Enjoys gardening and various crafts.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift in memory of Isobel McDonald
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: 'Monty's' mum is our other dog, 'Rosie' who is also a Story Dog
Great loves: His blankie
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Being ignored
Quirks: He has to have his blankie in his mouth before saying 'hello' when I get home - typical golden retriever
Sue and 'Archie'
Sue and 'Archie' help children at Woodbridge primary School, Woodbridge
About: Sue has worked as a Teacher's Assistant in Primary and Preschools in ACT. Enjoys walking, sewing gardening and travelling with my husband.
Initial funding provided by a grant from My State Bank.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: We bought 'Archie' as a puppy as our previous golden retriever was ageing
Great loves: Children, walks, cuddles other dogs and social gatherings
Favourite foods: Broccoli and cauliflower stalks
Doesn’t like: Lettuce
Quirks: If anyone blows "raspberries', he gets very excited and barks. He has done this since he was a puppy
Deb and 'Bess'
Deb and 'Bess' help children at Blackman's Bay Primary School
About: Deb is a retired practice manager of a busy general practice. Deb is interested in gardening and cooking for the family.
Initial Funding provided by a grant from MyState Bank.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Variety Club of Tasmania
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Since she was 8 weeks old
Great loves: Long walks, jumping into the water and paying soccer with our grandchildren
Favourite foods: Bananas
Doesn’t like: Cars that are switched on or moving near her
Quirks: She loves all black labradors. When she meets someone or a dog she wants to befriend, she usually bows her head to the ground.
Niki and 'Hudson'
Niki and 'Hudson' help children at Woodbridge Primary School, Woodbridge
About: Niki has many University Degrees; she is very patient with children.
Initial Funding provided by a grant from MyState Bank.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: I have had labs since I was 8 years old, chocolates are my favourite as they are often funny
Great loves: Food and pats
Favourite foods: Everything always!
Quirks: Loves to sleep on pillows
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: Sponsor details coming soon
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.
Mike and 'Sadie'
Mike and 'Sadie' help children at Margate Primary School
About: Mike loves his dogs, sport - footy, cricket and racing
Sponsor: Sponsor details coming soon
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Resue, owner died leaving her to us
Great loves: Cuddles, people, especially kids, walks in the park and on the beach
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Worming tablets
Quirks: 'Sadie' is the most lovable dog I've ever owned, loves everyone and everything