Gold Coast Hope Island Dog Teams

Tania and 'Buddy'

Tania and 'Buddy' help children at Norfolk Village State School

About:  Tania is a Funeral Director, she enjoys camping, outdoors and people
Sponsor:  White Lady Funerals
Dog breed:  Shih Tzu Poodle
How we met:  Family pet
Great loves:  Walking, children, playing with other dogs
Favourite foods:  Cooked chicken
Doesn’t like:  The dark
Quirks:  None

Diane and 'Baxter'

Diane and 'Baxter' will help children in the Biggera Waters State School

About:  Diane is retired
Sponsor:  Baxter is generously sponsored by Heritage Bank
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  'Baxter' was an assistance dog but wouldn't wear his jacket (declared skin sensitive) and was released to me as I was his puppy educator
Great loves:  Frisbee and his large dog (Toy Dog)
Favourite foods:  Barf diet and treats
Doesn’t like:  Wearing a jacket or any clothing
Quirks:  As above re his jacket

Sue and 'Astrix'

Sue and 'Astrix' help children at Coomera State School

About:  Sue is retired
Sponsor:  Heritage Bank
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Puppy raising with Guide Dogs QLD
Great loves:  Soft toy
Favourite foods:  Everything
Doesn’t like:  Lettuce
Quirks:  Likes to carry her 'dolly' in her mouth

Patricia and 'Max'

Patricia and 'Max'  help children at Biggera Waters State School

About:  Patricia has an Academic background
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift by HBF
Dog breed:  Bichon Frise
How we met:  Love of animals
Great loves:  People, socialising
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  None

Lauren and 'Britney'

Lauren and 'Britney' help children in the Hope Island  area

About:  Lauren is a Hairdresser and loves to travel.  She lived in Canada which is where 'Britney' is from
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Boxer
How we met:  Since a puppy
Great loves:  Frisbees, swimming, cuddles
Favourite foods:  Kangaroo liver treats
Doesn’t like:  Hot weather
Quirks:  Loves eating ice cubes