Moreton Bay Dog Teams

Faye and 'Daly'

Faye and 'Daly' help children at Bribie Island State School and Bribie Island Library

About:  Faye is a retired Registered Nurse
Sponsor:  Generously funded through the HBF Giving Program
Dog breed:  Shetland Sheepdog
How we met:  Retired show dog from a breeder who had more than she was allowed
Great loves:  Pats and People

Carolyn and 'Charlize' help children at Bribie Island State School

About:  Carolyn is a retired teacher and is interested in quilting, tennis and bridge.  She is also a tutor at the local U3A.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Lions Club of Bribie Island
Dog breed:  Lakeland Terrier
How we met:  Wanted one to replace our previous dog
Great loves:  Tug of war, chasing balls, staying as close as possible
Favourite foods:  Home made treats
Doesn’t like:  Bigger dogs
Quirks:  She appears to respond to noises on TV

Andrea and 'George'

Andrea and 'George' help children at Hercules Road State School and North Lakes Library

About:  Andrea is an Educator, she enjoys walking and reading
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Redcliffe Central
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  Purchased
Great loves:  Balls, company and walks
Favourite foods:  Not fussy, but I will supply treats
Doesn’t like:  Pinching under belly

Rose and 'Taffy'

Rose and 'Taffy' help children at Deception Bay Library

About:  Rose is retired, she has been a volunteer for quite a few years mostly with primary aged children
Sponsor:  Heritage Bank - North Lakes
Dog breed:  Welsh Springer Spaniel
How we met:  Waited until retirement to get a dog; have a soft spot for gun dogs
Great loves:  Walks, fishing and chasing small fish but has never caught any
Favourite foods:  Cooked chicken
Doesn’t like:  Bigger dogs
Quirks:  Loves to pinch clothing to get my attention

Jane 'Bonnie' and 'Charlotte'

Jane  'Bonnie' and 'Charlotte' help children at Caboolture Library

About:  Jane is a Speech Language Pathologist and Clinical Therapy Dog Handler
Sponsor:  Edinburgh Hotel Social Club
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever's
How we met:  Her last dog died but had shown what a difference a dog can make to language development and well-being.  She had no hesitation in training a new dog and extending her to Story Dogs
Great loves:  'Bonnie' and 'Charlotte' both love people and games
Favourite foods:  Liver treats, cheese, fish and vegetables
Doesn’t like: 'Bonnie'  Swimming (but she will in time) 'Charlotte' Garbage trucks
Quirks:  'Bonnie' has her own Facebook and Instagram page where she can show you her news.  She loves to 'chat' and interact with people with signs and her voice. 'Charlotte' just a clown at times

Jen and 'Zala'

Jen and Zala' help children at Northpine College

About:  Jen loves seeing miracles happen when you put a child and a dog together.  She has been involved with both training and being a part of therapy dog teams both within schools and adults. This is her passion
Sponsor:  Heritage Bank - Moreton Bay
Dog breed:  Groodle x Labradoodle
How we met:  An amazing breeder who is aware of my passion for working with children and dogs.  She suggested 'Zala' for me as a perfect partner - she was absolutely right
Great loves:  Cuddles and being around people
Favourite foods:  Cheese or treats, she is not fussy
Doesn’t like:  Being left behind
Quirks:  She can do a few tricks but she has to be in the mood otherwise she looks at you as if to say what is in it for me

Georgina and 'Winston' help children at Arana Hills Library

About:  Georgina loves the idea of helping children to enjoy reading
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is seeking a sponsor
Dog breed:  Pug
How we met:  Retirement gift from my work, when he was 6 weeks old
Great loves:  Balls and food
Favourite foods:  Everything

Vickie and 'Nellie June'

Vicki and 'Nellie June' help children in the Moreton Bay area

About:  Vicki is a business owner, a musician and artist
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is seeking a sponsor
Dog breed:  Golden retriever
How we met:  We have always wanted a dog. Now the kids have grown it was a great way to bring the family together
Great loves:  Walks, pats, swimming
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like:  Baths
Quirks:  She is a hoover for food

Viv and 'Gibson'

Viv and 'Gibson' help children at Griffin State School

About:  Viv is retired, she enjoys spending time with her family and camping
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is seeking a sponsor
Dog breed:  Tri Border Collie
How we met:  As a puppy
Great loves:  His 3Ps - Piggy, Pats, Puppacino
Favourite foods:  Chicken, cheese, puppacino, ice cream

Doesn't like:  Being ignored

Quirks:  Loves to get the paper but waits for a 4WD to go past before bringing it to his mum. Holds his piggy in his mouth when he knows he can't bark