Lismore Dog Teams

Donna and 'Rusty'

Donna and 'Rusty' help children at Modanville Public School

About: Donna enjoys gardening, beach and her grandkids
Sponsor:  The Bookologist
Dog breed:  Border Collie
How we met:  Chosen from a litter
Great loves:  Beach, walking, children
Favourite foods:  Chicken

Christine and 'Lexie' help children at Caniaba Public School

About: Christine is retired. She enjoys reading and is a animal foster carer.

Sponsor:  Keen Street Veterinary Clinic

Dog breed:  Mini Dachshund

How we met: Always had dogs

Great loves: Being with people and going for long walks

Favourite foods: Loves all food

Doesn't like: Being left alone

Quirks: Wants to be with people all the time

Christine and ‘Desmo’ help children at Corndale Public School

About: Christine loves Diamond 5D Embroidery, crochet, knitting and reading

Dog Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Lismore Lions Club

Dog breed: Mini Dachshund

How we met: Known Desmo for many years. His owner passed away and he needed a new home, so he came to live with me

Great loves:   Belly rubs, water and his ball

Favourite foods: Anything

Doesn’t like: Getting his nails clipped

Quirks: He talks and plays with water from the hose (he bites the water stream)

Marianne and 'Lucy' help children at Blakebrook Public School

About: Marianne is a retired registered nurse
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lismore CWA Evening Branch
Dog breed:  Greyhound
How we met:  She was a rescue dog
Great loves:  Her bed, Interaction with people.
Favourite foods:  Pasta and vegies
Doesn’t like:  Liver treats
Quirks:  Has her teeth brushed with an electric toothbrush

Karin and 'Kia' help children at Evans River K-12 School 

About: Karin is a Marine Rescue Radio Operator and Crew, she is also a Ukulele player
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Evans Head
Dog breed:  Border Collie
How we met:  Since a puppy
Great loves:  Walks
Doesn’t like:  Storms, people touching her feet
Quirks:  Timid nature

Faith and 'Trixie' help children at Dunoon Public School

About: Faith is a retired baker and teacher. She enjoys gardening.
Sponsor: Generously funded by an Anonymous Sponsor
Dog breed:  Cobberdog
How we met:  In desperation after losing 2 dogs in a short time. We were her guardians for 3 years.
Great loves:  Squeaky toy
Favourite foods:  Chicken, dried dog food
Doesn’t like:  Not fond of water

Cathy and 'Dexter' help children at Albert Park Public School.

About: Cathy is retired, she enjoys yoga and loves to travel
Sponsor: Sponsor details coming soon
Dog breed:  Groodle
How we met:  Purchased as a puppy
Great loves:  Being with friends and the beach
Favourite foods:  Cheese
Doesn’t like:  Broccoli and trucks
Quirks:  Loves to hold onto people, wraps his arms around for a cuddle

Kim, John and 'Gus'

Kim, John and 'Gus' help children at Wollongbar Public School.

About: Kim is a retired Nurse and Teacher. John will help out if Kim is unavailable.
Sponsor: Initial funding provided by a grant from NRCF

Sponsor details coming soon
Dog breed:  Bassett Hound
How we met:  We have always had Basset Hounds and love their gentle quirky nature
Great loves:  Sleeping, sniffing and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Ice Blocks
Doesn’t like:  Being left alone
Quirks:  'Gus' loves riding in the car and going to new places