Brisbane North West Dog Teams

Georgina and 'Winston' help children at Grovely State School.

About:  Georgina loves the idea of helping children to enjoy reading
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club
Dog breed:  Pug
How we met:  Retirement gift from my work, when he was 6 weeks old
Great loves:  Balls and food
Favourite foods:  Everything

Jo and 'Henry'  help children at Clayfield College

About:  Jo is a Registered Nurse, she enjoys dining out, dog sports - agility and scent training
Sponsor:  Clayfield Veterinary Clinic
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  'Henry' belongs to my daughter and is at my home most days for "day care"
Great loves:  Soft toys, chuck-it ball
Favourite foods:  Roast chicken
Doesn’t like:  Has become wary of large dogs and doesn't like dogs getting in his face
Quirks:  He talks while waiting for his dinner

Terri and 'Poppy' help children at Rainworth State School.

About:  Terri worked for the Education Department and now in corporate work
Sponsor:  Gallagher
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  Have had her since she was 8 weeks old
Great loves:  Belly rubs, pats and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Anything - really, anything!!
Doesn’t like:  Being on her own

Lauren and 'Rocket' help children at Samford State School

About:  Lauren has 3 primary-aged children, she enjoys hiking and gardening
Sponsor:  Energex
Dog breed:  Kelpie
How we met:  Bought as a puppy
Great loves:  Popping bubbles, playing chase and swimming
Favourite foods:  Roast chicken

Leesa and 'Humphrey' help children at Dayboro State School

About:  Leesa is a Customer Service Representative (Retail/Groomer).  She enjoys anything to do with dogs and reading 
Sponsor:  Ray White Aspley
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  I have had him since he was 8 weeks old
Great loves:  Ball and people
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Being on his own
Quirks:  Loves his ball more than anything, even food!

Cheryl and 'Millie'

Cheryl and 'Millie' help children at Boondall State School

About:  Cheryl works in Administration
Sponsor:  Edinburgh Castle Hotel Social Club
Dog breed:  Standard Poodle
How we met:  Always had poodles
Great loves:  Everything
Favourite foods: Chicken 
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  Cheeky

Lisa and 'George'

Lisa and 'George' help children at Milton State School

About:  Lisa is a retired Lawyer which leaves plenty of time for walks and finding hidden socks
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Lions Club of Brisbane Zhong Hua
Dog breed:  Groodle
How we met:  We were lucky to adopt 'George' from a breeder
Great loves:  Socks
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Black cats
Quirks:  'George' may believe he is human

Sonia and 'Frankie'

Sonia and 'Frankie' help children in Brisbane North West

About:  Sonia is a Registered Nurse
Sponsor:  Lions Club Ashgrove- The Gap
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  From a breeder of assistance dogs
Great loves:  Playing tug, squeaky balls, belly rubs
Favourite foods:  Mash potato
Doesn’t like:  Water
Quirks:  None

Emma and 'Teddy'

Emma and 'Teddy' help children in Brisbane North West

About:  Emma is a Coffee Shop owner
Sponsor:  Sponsor coming
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  I researched potential dog breeds for Therapy work and found a Labrador breeder that I was happy with
Great loves:  Tummy rubs, cuddles, walking and creature comforts like my bed, pillows and AIr Con
Favourite foods:  BBQ chicken
Doesn’t like:  Hot weather
Quirks:  He has to poke his head into every bag to check it out