Newcastle Hunter Dog Teams

Leonie and 'Ted'

Leonie and 'Ted' help children at St Joseph's Primary School Charlestown

About: Leonie is a retired Registered Nurse; she loves spending time with her grandchildren
Sponsor:  Rutlands Australian Cobberdog
Dog breed:  Australian Cobberdog
How we met:  We are a Guardian Family for Misty Creek Rose Australian Cobberdogs who is a very good friend of ours
Great loves:  People, playing with other dogs, cuddles and just being with us
Favourite foods:  Not really a foodie

Gabby and 'Koa'

Gabby and 'Koa' help children Eleebana Primary School

About: Gabby is retired, previously worked for Manly/ Federal State Government, she loves to read
Sponsor:  Bec's Hair Co
Dog breed:  Groodle
How we met:  Got as a pup.
Great loves:  Walks, being with people, socialising, loves his food
Favourite foods:  Treats
Doesn’t like:  Being left alone, which doesn't happen often.
Quirks:  He stops traffic. Big Teddy Bear. He forgets he is so big he thinks he's little!

Barb  and 'Coco'

Barb and 'Coco' help children at St Therese's New Lambton

About: Barb is retired
Sponsor:  Neuro Alliance
Dog breed:  Australian Labradoodle
How we met:  'Coco' has been part of our family since she was eight weeks old
Great loves:  Food, play and snuggles
Favourite foods:  Chicken and salmon

Mel and 'Willow'

Mel and 'Willow' help children at Cardiff South Primary School

About: Mel is a Beauty Therapist, she enjoys hockey and animals
Sponsor:  Petstock
Dog breed:  Border Collie
How we met:  Purchased at 8 weeks old
Great loves:  Swimming and chew toys
Favourite foods:  Roast Chicken
Quirks:  Silent Barks

Karen and 'Dougie 

Karen and 'Dougie help children at Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach

About: Karen is a Veterinarian, and love all animals, especially dogs
Sponsor:  Merewether Veterinary Hospital
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Since a puppy, always loved Labradors
Great loves:   Attention from people, play with other dogs, water and food
Favourite foods:  Everything, though did reject a green bean once!

Doesn't like: When there is no one to play with at the park
Quirks:  He loves to squeeze up close and flop onto his back for belly rubs

Jenny and 'Nita'

Jenny and 'Nita' help children at St Mary's School, Warners Bay

About: Jenny is Lake Mac Council's Plant and Fleet Admin Officer, she enjoys craft, gardening and 'Nita'
Sponsor:  Oh My Dogz
Dog breed:  Standard Poodle
How we met:  'Nita' is my second standard poodle. 'Nita came from Tasmania and flew into Sydney at 9 weeks old, all by herself.
Great loves:   Counter surfing for food in the kitchen
Favourite foods:  Cheese

Doesn't like: Having knots in her hair
Quirks:  Stealing tissues from my pocket