Sunshine Coast - Buderim Central Dog Teams

Suzie and 'Archie'

Suzie and 'Archie' help children at Buderim Mountain State School.

About: Suzie has a background in event and conference management. She now volunteers at a local Op Shop and a local Community Care Provider in addition to her role as Story Dogs coordinator for Buderim Central
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Buderim
Dog breed:  West Highland Terrier
Great loves:  The beach, his toy 'Peppa Pig', food and belly rubs
Favourite foods:  Anything and everything!
Doesn’t like:  Baths and banging doors
Quirks: Burrows into my scarf in the walk-in wardrobe - his first port of call for his night-time bed-hopping routine! 

Andrew & Nina and 'Ruby'

Andrew & Nina and 'Ruby' help children at Kuluin State School

About: Andrew and Nina are retired Academics
Sponsor:  Kuluin Mufflers
Dog breed:   Border Collie
How we met:   Purchased from a breeder
Great loves:   Balls, games and swimming
Favourite foods:   Roast Chicken
Doesn’t like:   Some other dogs, motorbikes and loud trucks

Robyn and 'Angie' help children at Buderim Mountain State School.

About:  Robyn works part time for Story Dogs
Sponsor:  Brent Mickelberg MP
Dog breed:  English Springer Spaniel
How we met:  Bought as a puppy at 12 weeks old
Great loves:  Balls
Favourite foods:  Liver treats
Doesn’t like:  Being left at home
Quirks:  Rolling on the ball for some tennis ball therapy

Julie-Anne and 'Poppy'

Julie-Anne and 'Poppy'  help children at Buderim Mountain State School

About:  Julie-Anne is a retired historian.  A dog lover who enjoys travelling, reading, craft and her rewarding volunteer work for Story Dogs, both as a dog team and Regional Coordinator
Sponsor:  Bendigo Bank - Buderim
Dog breed:  Golden retriever
How we met:  Bought as a puppy
Great loves:  Eating, socialising and playing
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Fireworks
Quirks:  Fear of plastic bags - perhaps she is concerned for the environment

Connie and 'Milo'

Connie and 'Milo' help children at Brightwater State School

About:  Connie works at Woombye State School as a Teacher's Assistant, part of Special Ed unit
Sponsor:  Milo is generously sponsored by Heritage Bank
Dog breed:  Cavalier King Charles x Cocker Spaniel
How we met:  Surrender dog
Great loves:  Walks, food, attention, love and being around kids
Favourite foods:  Carrots
Doesn’t like:  Other dogs sometimes
Quirks:  Gets super excited to play with the grandkids, jumps up on the bed when I read to them

Julie and 'Maze'

Julie and 'Maze' help children at Buderim Mountain State School

About:  Julie is a Child Health Nurse, worked with families and children for last 30 years. Loves the outdoors
Sponsor:  Decisive Directions Child Health
Dog breed:  Chocolate Labrador
How we met:  We wanted to see what having a Labrador was like so we got 'Maze' from a breeder in Toowoomba.  I started taking her to training early and we both loved it
Great loves:  People, going to the beach and playing with the ball
Favourite foods:  Just about everything
Doesn’t like:  Lettuce
Quirks:  Very messy drinker, she also likes to carry something around in her mouth - even an old rag

Marg and 'Rory'

Marg and 'Rory' help children at Buderim Mountain State School

About: Marg is retired, she enjoys animals, photography and has a background in marketing
Sponsor:  MackaHat School Hats
Dog breed:  West Highland Terrier
How we met:  Since a puppy
Great loves:  Soft toys, walking and visiting coffee shop
Favourite foods:  Treats
Doesn’t like:  Being left behind
Quirks:  Drones!

Narelle and 'Miss Murphy'

Narelle and 'Miss Murphy' help children at Brightwater State School

About:  Narelle is an Aged Care Worker.  She enjoys waking, quilting, reading and dogs
Sponsor:  Aura Blu, in memory of Pearl
Dog breed:  Irish Wolfhound Cross
How we met:  Our two previous dogs passed away.  We rescued 'Miss Murphy' from AWL at 3 years old
Great loves:  Walking, sleeping, eating, swimming and people
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like: Doors slamming

Natalie and 'Coco'

Natalie and 'Coco' help children at Sunshine Coast Grammar School

About:  Natalie enjoys reading, hiking, health and fitness, family and friends
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Rotary Buderim
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  Purchased from a breeder as a puppy
Great loves:  Walks, ball and toys, our socks
Favourite foods:  Fish, chicken mince and treats
Doesn’t like:  Thunderstorms
Quirks:  Loves soccer balls 

Betsy and 'Maisy'

Betsy and 'Maisy' help children at Brightwater State School

About:  I was a Teacher's Aide for 15 years.  I love reading, gardening and walking on the beach.  I have 3 children and waiting on grand kids
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  We got 'Maisy' as a puppy.  After losing our last dog at 16 years our lives are so much fuller with her in it
Great loves:  The beach, swimming, playing ball and running around with other dogs.  She loves cuddles and all her toys
Favourite foods:  Chicken and veggies
Doesn’t like: Thunder, lightning, fireworks

Quirks: She loves toilet rolls - the cardboard