Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country*
Faye is the Coordinator for northern coastal suburbs Banora Point, Tweed Heads South, Bilambil, Terranora and Tweed Heads.
Faye and 'Lulu' help children in the Tweed area
About: Faye is a retired swimming teacher, she has been with Story Dogs for over seven years
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Australasian Order of Old Bastards - Twin Towns Branch
Dog breed: Pug/Foxy
How we met: She is owned by my Daughter
Great loves: Food treats, walks and attention
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn't like: Fly's and dog's on TV
Quirks:
Under bite smile
Gaye and 'Fallon' help children at Banora Point Public School
About: Gaye is a retired English Teacher, she enjoys horses, walking and her dogs
Sponsor: Print Spot Group Murwillumbah
Dog breed: Golden retriever
How we met: Purchased from a Guide Dog litter through our daughter
Great loves: Playing with kids - especially a ball and sticks
Favourite foods: Liver treats
Quirks: Loves to be cuddles
Gail and 'Nala' help children at Tweed Heads Public School
About: Gail was a Story Dog Volunteer for 5 years. She has now come back with her new dog 'Nala'
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Seaton Foundation
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: 'Nala' was a rescue dog. The family who had her could no longer care for her. We picked her up on her 1st birthday
Great loves: People
Favourite foods: Any
About: Cheryl and 'Maggie' help children at Bilambil Primary School
Dog Sponsor: The Pet Wellness Centre
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Maggie is a re-homed country girl from Toowoomba
Great loves: Walking, carrying fluffy toys in her mouth to greet people, being with me and playing with all her new dog friends
Favourite foods: Carrots
Doesn’t like:
Bush Turkeys
Quirks: Slides backwards to lay down
Kate and 'Heidi' help children at Banora Point Public School
About: Kate is a Legal Secretary and childcare worker
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Twin Towns Services Community Foundation
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Needed a companion for an older dog I had at the time, so got her as a puppy
Great loves: Frisbees, chasing the ball, food, cuddles and pats
Favourite Food:
Bones
Doesn't Like: Thunder and storms
Quirks: She likes watching tv
Call Janine (Managing Director)
*All indigenous names and places were sourced from the local Council of each Region.
Header photos by White Shadow Photography with this link https://www.whiteshadowphotography.com.au/