Cleveland Dog Teams

Lilian and 'Molly' help children at Mount Cotton State School.

About:  Lilian is a retired dog trainer
Sponsors:  Supa IGA Mt Cotton; Jones & Co Grocer
Dog breed:  Toy Poodle
How we met:  I have had 'Molly' since she was 9 months old
Great loves:  Fly-ball agility and obedience
Favourite foods:  Chicken

Clare and 'Sam' help children at Capalaba State College

About:  Clare is a retired Financial Officer, she enjoys outdoors, going to the gym, swimming and travelling
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Capalaba
Dog breed:  Shoodle
How we met:  From breeder
Great loves:  People, children and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Chicken, fish and treats  
Doesn’t like:  Broom and vacuum cleaner
Quirks:  Loves to play hide and seek

Jacki and 'Mapelle' help children at Vienna Woods State School

 
About:  Jacki works part-time and loves the outdoors
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Redland Bay Victoria Point
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever x Red Setter
How we met:  From a puppy
Great loves:  Other dogs
Favourite foods:  Bones, mackerel, sardines
Doesn’t like:  Nothing - she loves life
Quirks:  She loves destroying cardboard boxes

Cherie and 'Max'

Cherie and 'Max' help children at Mayfield State School

About:  Cherie is a retired teacher
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Rotary Club of Capalaba
Dog breed:  Jack Russell
Great loves:  Playing with other dogs
Favourite foods:  "My Dog"
Doesn’t like:  The vacuum cleaner
Quirks:  Steals socks

Milli and 'Roxy'

Milli and 'Roxy' help children at Ormiston State School.

About:  Milli is a Registered Nurse and has two children at Ormiston State School. Milli considers 'Roxy' her child as well, so lovely to have all kids at Ormiston State School
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Andrea French
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  'Roxy' is a Guardian Dog, hoping that she has puppies this year
Great loves:  Running, water, chasing and food
Favourite foods:  Chicken liver
Doesn’t like:  Being rough with her
Quirks:  Hide your shoes ... 'Roxy' will definitely steal them

Andrea and 'Milo'

Andrea and 'Milo' help children at Scenic Shores State School

About:  Andrea used to train Guide Dogs
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Redlands RSL Sub Branch Women's Auxiliary
Dog breed:  Maltese Cross
How we met:  He was bought as a play mate for 'Jedi' who used to be a Story Dog
Great loves:  Beach and chasing a ball
Favourite foods:  Cucumber and apple
Doesn’t like:  Birds and possums
Quirks:  Has the ability to stare and judge you

Kylie and 'Barney'

Kylie and 'Barney' help children at Cleveland State School

About:  Kylie loves keeping fit, reading books and learning new things
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Wellington Point
Dog breed:  Spoodle
How we met:  We found 'Barney' in a pet store when he was 10 weeks old 
Great loves:  Walkies and being chased around the house
Favourite foods:  Spaghetti
Doesn’t like:  Missing out on food
Quirks:  'Barney' likes to steal socks and chase his own tail

Ange and 'Franky'

Ange and 'Franky' help children at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School Bulimba

About:  Ange is a Global Change Manager who loves to read and loves dogs
Sponsor:  This dog is generously funded through the Parents and Friends at Saints Peter and Paul Bulimba
Dog breed:  Pug cross
How we met:  I fell in love with her after 10 years of looking and could not leave her behind
Great loves:  People, balls and food
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Snow and getting in and out of the car
Quirks:  'Franky' is well travelled and has just returned from the UK.  As a pandemic dog she loves to talk to people and is very needy in terms of attention

Emma and 'Rosie'

Emma and 'Rosie' help children at St Peter's Catholic Primary School Rochedale

About:  Emma is a stay-at-home mum, also volunteers with RSPCA and AJP
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Rochedale Springwood
Dog breed:  Maltese Cross
How we met:  Rescue from the RSPCA in 2018, a buddy for our existing dog
Great loves:  Pats, cuddles, walks, food, sleeping and people
Favourite foods:  Greenies
Doesn’t like:  Large crowds
Quirks:  She snores a lot

Ellie and 'Tinsley'

Ellie and 'Tinsley' (also known as 'Tinker') help children at St Thomas Catholic Primary School

About:  Ellie is a provisional psychologist completing her Masters in Clinical Psychology. In her spare time, Ellie enjoys dog training and horse riding
Sponsor:  Boomerang Bags
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
Great loves:  Tinker loves swimming, fetch, tug, walks and training
Favourite foods:  Absolutely everything, except green beans
Doesn’t like:  Late dinner (after 6pm)
Quirks:  Tinker likes to dunk her entire head under the water.  She also enjoys stealing dirty laundry