Tweed Valley Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country*
Tweed Valley
Margaret Potter
Margaret is the Coordinator for Dog Teams in the Tweed Valley area including Murwillumbah, Stokers Siding, Crystal Creek, Uki, Dungay, Burringbar, Condong and Tumbulgum.
Alison Howell
Alison is the assisting coordinator for Dog Teams in the Tweed Valley area including Murwillumbah, Stokers Siding, Crystal Creek, Uki, Dungay, Burringbar, Condong and Tumbulgum area.
Mary Anne and 'Gavin'
Mary Anne and 'Gavin' help children at Mount St Patrick's School
About: Mary Anne is a retired RN, she moved to the area from Sydney in 2009. She enjoys gardening, long walks and reading.
Sponsor: Joe Booth Transport
Dog breed: Greyhound
Great loves: 'Gavin' donated blood to my previous dog 'Lexie, who passed away. When I found out 'Gavin' needed a home it was a "no brainer".
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Being ignored
Quirks: 5 minutes of madness with a toy morning and night
Louise and 'Royce'
Louise and 'Royce' help children at Murwillumbah Public School
About: Louise is a Nurse, she loves walking, the beach, yoga and her garden
Sponsor:
Generously funded through a gift from Findex Community Fund
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Wait list from NSW Guide Dogs, she failed
Great loves: Eating, sleeping and running on the beach. His humans
Favourite foods: Carrots
Doesn’t like: My partner Bill yelling at football
Quirks: Makes a sleating sound when he needs to go to toilet. Knocks at front door to come in
Alison and 'Annie'
Alison and 'Annie' help children at Uki Primary School
About: Alison is a retired Social Worker
Sponsor: Firelilee Boutique
Dog breed: Australian Cobber Dog
How we met: 'Annie' belongs to a friend, who we met while walking
Great loves: Walking, being with people
Favourite foods: Any
Quirks: None
Janelle and 'Dee'
Janelle and 'Dee' help children at Murwillumbah East Primary School
About: Janelle is a Retired Special Education Teacher. Active dog training, special needs horse riding.
Sponsor: Firelilee Boutique
Dog breed: Staffy Cross
How we met: Adopted from Friends of the Pound in July 2022
Great loves: Cuddles, other dogs, people
Favourite foods: Regular dog food and treats
Doesn’t like: Being cold, getting scolded
Quirks: She collects the newspaper from the bottom of the driveway every week
Jen and 'Dot'
Jen and 'Dot' help children at Tumbulgum Public School
About: Jen is an Artist, she enjoys nature, dogs, reading
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Murwillumbah
Dog breed: Springer spaniel
How we met: Ran into Story Dogs people at Makers and Finders Market
Great loves: People and pats
Favourite foods: Mince
Doesn’t like: Surprises
Quirks: She is deaf
Sharyn and 'Rusty'
Sharyn and 'Rusty' help children at Duranbah Public School
About: Sharyn is retired, she enjoys books, hiking, climbing, travel, writing and art
Sponsor: Generously sponsored by a special friend of 'Rusty'
Dog breed: Blue Heeler
How we met: Got him at 5 months from a family who picked wrong dog breed for their living conditions
Great loves: Running, swimming, balls and food
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Missing out on anything
