Grafton- Clarence Valley Dog Teams

Kathleen and 'Rusty' help children at Gillwinga Public School

About: Kathleen is a retired Child Care Worker, she loves dogs and is a budding artist
Sponsor: Verto 
Dog breed:  Kelpie
How we met:  Rescue puppy at 6 weeks old
Great loves:  The sprinkler
Favourite foods:  Kangaroo straps
Doesn’t like:  Being left at home
Quirks:  Loves to play hide and seek

Yannick and 'Sassi' help children St James Public School Yamba

About: Yannick is retired
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Yamba
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  From a breeder
Great loves: Swimming and walks 
Favourite foods:  Lamb and Kangaroo treats
Quirks:  Won't come when called due to an accident with her tail after being called

Sue and 'Zuppy' help children in the Clarence Valley

About: Sue is an RDA/Coach. 
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Maclean
Dog breed:  Blue Heeler Cross
How we met:  Adopted from A.W.D.R

Great Loves: Water dragons and walks
Favourite foods:  Sausages
Doesn’t like:  Thunder
Quirks:  Utes and cattle

Donna and 'Bennett' help children at Yamba Public School

About: Donna is a Learning Support Officer, she loves animals, grew up living in a zoo.  Loves the beach and ocean.
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Cath.
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever/Border Collie
How we met:  Our friends dog had puppies, we fell in love with him.
Great loves:  Beach, water, swimming, play dates with mates, squeaky toys.
Favourite foods:  Chicken, any food
Doesn’t like:  Other dogs rushing aggressively toward him.
Quirks:  He burps at you after eating. He likes to beg like a Meerkat.

 Mandy and 'Poppy' help children at St Joseph's Primary School

About:  Mandy has worked in schools for 18 years and has volunteered for reading with children
Sponsor:  Pets Domain
Dog breed:  Mini Labradoodle
How we met:  'Poppy' was purchased from a registered breeder
Great loves:  Playing with water from a hose, pats, belly rubs, squeaky toys
Favourite foods:  Roast Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Fitted harnesses pushed over her head

Lindy and 'Banjo' help children at Harwood Island Public School

About:  Lindy enjoys dog training and camping
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Yamba
Dog breed: Kelpie Cross Koolie 
How we met:  Purchased from a breeder
Great loves:  People, kids, walks on the beach, agility, playing, ball
Favourite foods:  Chicken treats
Doesn’t like:  Aggressive dogs (turns and walks away)
Quirks:  Talks a bit. Extremely friendly, very well behaved

Sharon and 'Ozzie' help children at Pacific Valley Christian School, Townsend

About: Sharon is a Learning Support/ Teacher Aide
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Border Collie
How we met:  I bred him
Great loves:  A bucket to play with, lots of love, hugs and swimming at a calm beach
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Big waves
Quirks:  He doesn't like a ball, he likes his bucket

Kristy and 'Ozzie' help children at St Joseph's Primary School and Maclean Public School

About: Kristy loves anything to do with dogs
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Maclean
Dog breed:  Border collie
How we met:  'Ozzie' belongs to Sharon, I am sharing him. I'm Aunty Kristy.
Great loves:  Buckets, beach and walks
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Big waves
Quirks:  Playing with a bucket

Peter and 'Pip' help children at Lawrence Public School

About: Peter is a Coach Driver
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Maclean
Dog breed:  Border Collie
How we met:  Farm working dog
Great loves:  Rounding up cattle
Favourite foods:  Bones
Doesn’t like:  Loud noises
Quirks:  Jumps in the back of the ute

Tony and 'Sparrow' help children at Coutts Crossing Primary School

About: Tony worked 35 years for the Commonwealth Government. Likes most sports.
Sponsor:  Initial funding provided by a grant from the NRCF

Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Greyhound
How we met:  Always had dogs, 'Sparrow' was adopted as a companion for our other dog 'Jaffa'
Great loves: Sleeping, runs at park and beach
Favourite foods:  Anything sweet
Doesn’t like:  really long walks
Quirks:  Sleeping