Northern Beaches Dog Teams

Nicole and 'Lotti'

Nicole and 'Lotti' help children at the German International School

About: Nicole is a Teacher
Sponsor:  Rawkus
Dog breed: Golden Retriever 
How we met:  Bought her in Germany from a breeder
Great loves:  Treats, chasing ducks, playing with her friend 'Mila'
Favourite foods:  Cheese and yoghurt
 

Yvonne and 'Nala' help children at St Michael's Primary School

About: Yvonne is now retired, she was a Registered Nurse
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Oli
Dog breed:  Poodle Cross
How we met:  Camden Valley Groodles
Great loves:  Walking, swimming and children
Favourite foods:  Chicken

Sue and 'Tasha'

Sue and 'Tasha' help children at Bondi Public School

About: Sue is Retired. She was a Teachers Librarian, loves books and kids.
Sponsor:  Generously funded by an Anonymous sponsor
Dog breed:  Miniature Poodle
How we met:  During Covid rang every breeder as I wanted a mature dog, finally got 'Tasha' - serendipity
Great loves:  Rubbing her tummy, licking everyone, sleeping
Favourite foods:  Chicken/bones
Doesn’t like:  Suspect noises - she becomes a guard dog
Quirks:  She loves rolling in bird poo and sharing her new smell

Deb and 'Ellie'

Deb and 'Ellie' help children at Forestville Public School

About: Deb is retired, adult learning coordinator, education officer and part time teacher
Sponsor:  Northern Beaches Readers Festival
Dog breed:  Shih Tzu
How we met:  After minding my niece's dog for 10 months, she went back to Melbourne with her dog. I bought 'Ellie' within 24 hours after she left!
Great loves:  Balls, people, especially people she has met before
Favourite foods:  Lamb
Quirks:  Just loves balls

Pam and 'Amy'

Pam and 'Amy' help children in the Northern Beaches area

About: Pam is a Medical Practitioner with her own practice
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Standard poodle
How we met:  Our family has always had dogs
Great loves: To engage with people 
Favourite foods:  Chicken, mince steak, peanut butter
Doesn’t like: 
Quirks:  Can be bribed with peanut butter

Bernie and 'Elle'

Bernie and 'Elle' help children in the Northern Beaches area

About: Bernie is Director of Graphic Design Consultancy, and mum of two boys
Sponsor:  Northern Beaches Readers Festival
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Purchased from breeder
Great loves:  Food, walks, kids, hanging out with me
Doesn’t like:  Dominant or large dogs