Sunshine Coast - Caloundra Dog Teams

Bobbi and 'Hamish' help children at Kawana Waters State College.

About: Bobbi is a Marketing and Communications Manager with a lifelong love of reading, animals and learning
Sponsor: BOQ Birtinya
Dog breed:  Husky x Kelpie
How we met:  'Hamish' was rescued from Noosa RSPCA when he was 1 year old after being found wandering in the bush around Ipswich. He was injured and desperate for affection
Great loves:  'Hamish' is not interested in balls or toys, he would much rather cuddles ! He even chooses pats over food
Favourite foods:  Meat and whatever mum is eating
Doesn’t like:  Vegetables
Quirks:  'Hamish' is an excellent communicator and will let you know right away if you've stopped patting him

Anne and 'Abby' help children and Golden Beach  State School

About: Anne volunteers for Meals on Wheels and reads to children at Golden Beach State School
Sponsor: Heritage Bank Caloundra
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
Great loves:  People and dogs, walking on the beach
Favourite foods:  All food
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  Likes tummy rubs

Maree and 'Jasmine'  help children at Currimundi State School

About: Maree is retired
Sponsor: McArthur Plumbing
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  'Jas' came into my life at 5 months old.  She was bred to be a Guide Dog but was a bit too soft natured for the strict life of a guide dog.  'Jasmine' lives for cuddles which makes her perfectly suited to be a Story Dog
Great loves:  People of all ages, balls, toys and most of all the beach
Favourite foods:  Likes everything - she's a Retriever after all!
Doesn’t like:  Dogs that rush and bark at her, but she copes with it
Quirks:  Likes holding hands/paws

Robert and 'Ruby'

Robert and 'Ruby' help children at Glenview State School

About: Robert is retired
Sponsor:  Generously funded by a gift from Hartley Doodles
Dog breed:  Spoodle
How we met:  Rescue dog who joined the family one year ago
Great loves:  People, food and walks
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Being separated from her people.
Quirks:  When she puts the brakes on she is more difficult to move than a dog twice her size

Cherise  and 'Molly'

Cherise and 'Molly'' help children at Meridan College

About: Cherise lives on the coast and loves going to the beach every morning with 'Molly'
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Groodle
How we met:  Since a puppy born in NSW now lives the life in Caloundra

Great loves:  Swimming, the beach, other dogs
Favourite foods: Roast Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Other dogs not saying hello to her
Quirks:  Ties to catch flies

Levina and 'Rocco'

Levina and 'Rocco' help children at Kawana State School

About: Levina is retired, she loves the theatre, reading and walks on the beach
Sponsor:  Generously sponsored through a gift from an anonymous sponsor
Dog breed:  King Charles Cavalier
How we met:  'Rocco' is very dear to us. He was owned by my closest and dearest friend who asked us to take care of him before she passed away 2 years ago
Great loves:  Walks on the beach and meeting his dog friends
Favourite foods:  Chicken 

Leith and 'Luna'

Leith and 'Luna' help children at Talara Primary College and Our Lady of the Rosary

About: Leith is a Teacher.  She enjoys reading, swimming and walking 'Luna'
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from an anonymous sponsor
Dog breed:  Miniature schnauzer
How we met: We have had 'Luna' since she was 8 weeks old 
Great loves:  Playing with toys, scratches behind her ears and her family
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Hands over her head
Quirks:  Doesn't like things above her head

Sam and 'Willow'

Sam and 'Willow' help children at Currimundi State School

About: Sam is an experienced Primary School Teacher. loves travel, music and dogs
Sponsor:  RSL Caloundra
Dog breed:  Mini Cavoodle
How we met:  We promised our three children we would buy a puppy once we returned from our travels around Australia. We knew we loved 'Willow' before we met her
Great loves:  Balls, especially squeaky ones, swimming and sleeping
Favourite foods:  Providore Mackerel treats
Doesn’t like:  The postman's motorcycle horn
Quirks:  She knows lots of circus/party tricks

Juanita and 'Misty'

Juanita and 'Misty' help children at Mooloolah State School

About: Teachers Aide/Admin, she enjoys camping, hiking, sewing and gardening
Sponsor:  Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash
Dog breed:  Border Collie
How we met: Family pet 
Great loves: People, pats on her tummy 
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Skate boards
Quirks:  Jumps up when feeling nervous

Jenny and 'Rainha'

Jenny and 'Rainha' help children at Caloundra State School

About: Jenny was a swim teacher for 18 years, she also enjoys aged care
Sponsor:  Jane Anderson
Dog breed:  Bull Arab cross Great Dane
How we met:  Always enjoyed the company of dogs. COVID gave me the opportunity to own and train a puppy
Great loves:  Running on the beach, meeting new people
Favourite foods:  Home made cheese treats
Doesn’t like:  Taking tablets
Quirks:  Drags a blanket around when she is tired

Tammy and 'Kenzie'

Tammy and 'Kenzie' help children at Caloundra State School

About: Tammy is a retired University Lecturer and Grandma to Elsie (2 years old)
Sponsor:  Golden Retriever Club QLD
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  My husband and I had two golden retrievers when our children were young. When I retired it seemed the right time for another to join our family
Great loves:  Playing with her best friends
Favourite foods: Chicken 
Doesn’t like:  Paragliders! (weird right?)
Quirks:  Born on Halloween 2020 and joined our family on Christmas Day.  Almost never barks but greets new people with a big "Wooooof"

Kathryn and 'Champ'

Kathryn and 'Champ' help children at Golden Beach State School

About: Kathryn has been a volunteer at a variety of children's charities on the Sunshine Coast for over 8 years
Sponsor:  Sponsorship coming
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  'Champ' was purchased as a puppy and is our 'fourth child'
Great loves:  Squeaky balsl, running along the beach, any social outing
Favourite foods: Treats 
Doesn’t like:  Not a fan of birds
Quirks: Sleeps on his back, talks to you

Suzi and 'Bluebell'

Suzi and 'Bluebell' help children at Buddina State School

About: Suzi is a retired nurse from Newcastle and has lived in QLD 23 years.  Loves the beach, knitting, art and music
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  French Bulldog
How we met:  Adopted through a Rescue,  one year after she had been used as a breeder all her life
Great loves:  Walks, meeting new people, food
Favourite foods: Everything, but loves her Pigs Ears' treats
Doesn’t like:  Getting her nails trimmed
Quirks:  She's as cute as a button and people fall in love with her easily

Geoff 'Asher' and 'Mara'

Geoff 'Asher' and 'Mara'  help children at Mary Valley State College

About: Geoff works for QLD Health, he shows and breeds Golden Retrievers & miniature horses
Sponsor:  Mary Valley Traders
Dog breed:  Golden Retrievers
How we met:  Love the temperament of Golden Retrievers
Great loves:  People and going out
Favourite foods:  Carrots and eggs
Doesn’t like:  Guinea Fowl
Quirks:  Sleeping outside bedroom door

Linda and 'Leo'

Linda and 'Leo' help children at Buddina State School

About: Linda is a retired Primary School teacher, she enjoys helping children
Sponsor: Heritage and Peoples Choice Bank Kawana
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Upon retiring from work, I could dedicate the time to have a dog at home. He is the third golden retriever to be part of our family
Great loves:  Walks on the beach, food, playing with the ball, swimming in the ocean
Favourite foods:  Anything! but we keep him on a strict diet
Doesn’t like:  Thunder storms, loud rain, fireworks
Quirks:  Likes to be with company (people) as much as possible

Di and 'Cassidy'

Di and 'Cassidy' help children at Mooloolah State School

About: Di works in the Disability Sector and enjoys all craft and swimming
Sponsor:  IGA Mooloolah
Dog breed:  Saw her parents on a Border Collie website and fell in love
Great loves:  Bones, walks and swimming
Favourite foods:  Bones
Doesn’t like:  Being ignored
Quirks:  Attention seeking

Themelina and 'Benny'

Themelina and 'Benny' help children at Mooloolah State School

About: Themelina relocated her family from Sydney to Mooloolah Valley in 2022.  She enjoys reading, time with family and friends and building a strong community
Sponsor:  Hartley Doodles
Dog breed:  Border Collie x Poodle
How we met:  We were looking for a fury family member and 'Benny' was looking to be re-homed and given a second chance at life as a loved pet
Great loves:  Playing outdoors, making friends with our cats and chooks!
Favourite foods: His favourite sound is of a BBQ chook bag and the contents in it (minus the bones)
Doesn’t like:  Fireworks and when mum has to travel for work
Quirks:  He has the most gorgeous pounce when he chases a ball or his toys

Pam and 'Sasha'

Pam and 'Sasha' help children at Our Lady of the Rosary School

About: Pam is an Occupational Therapist, mother of 4, enjoys working with children
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Second 'Golden' in our family. Purchased from a breeder as puppies, treasured members of our family

Great loves:  Pats, walks, people, food and car rides
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like:  Fireworks, thunder
Quirks:  None

Glennis and 'Xiri'

Glennis and 'Xiri help children at Meridan College

About: Retired bookkeeper and rice farmer
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Retired drug detection dog from Justice Victoria. Rehomed at age 7

Great loves:  Anything edible, soft toys, ball and the beach
Favourite foods: Apples
Doesn’t like:  Hot weather
Quirks:  None

Julie and 'Lulu'

Julie and 'Lulu help children at Currimundi State school

About: Julie is a retired Nurse, loves walks with 'Lulu', reading and movies
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Papillon
How we met:  'Lulu' was a surrender dog

Great loves:  Walks, food, cuddles and me
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Being left out of conversations
Quirks:  None