Townsville Dog Teams

Daphne and 'Lucca'

Daphne and 'Lucca' help children at Riverside Adventist School

About:  Daphne is a retired Teacher
Sponsor:  Generously sponsored through a gift from Rotary Townsville Daybreak
Dog breed:  German Shepherd
How we met:  Bought as a puppy from a breeder
Great loves:  Balls, swimming and playing
Favourite foods:  All food
Doesn’t like:  Not being allowed to play with the hose
Quirks:  Loves to chase and catch his tail

Louise and 'Jackson' help children at Townsville West State School.

About: Louise is retired
Sponsor: Snap Insurance Group
Dog breed:  Standard Poodle
How we met:  Purchased from a breeder
Great loves:  Treats, bubbles and training
Favourite foods:  Chicken and cheese
Doesn’t like: Fly spray
Quirks: Loves men

Sandra and 'Jewell'

Sandra and 'Jewell' help children at St Joseph's Catholic School, Mundingburra

About: Sandra is retired
Sponsor: St Joseph's Catholic School, Mundingburra
Dog breed:  Greyhound
How we met:  Loves dogs
Great loves: Food 
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Kangaroo treats
Quirks:  Laying on back with legs in the air

Daphne and 'Pippi'

Daphne and 'Pippi' help children at Good Shepherd Catholic School

About: Daphne is a retired Teacher
Sponsor:  Thuringowa Central Rotary
Dog breed:  Jack Russell X Fox Terrier
How we met:  Bought from a breeder
Great loves:  People and pats
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Being brushed
Quirks:  Likes hunting lizards in the garden but doesn't catch them

Sophie and 'Nismo'

Sophie and 'Nismo' help children at Annandale Christian College

About:  Sophie owns a local canine rehabilitation centre.  I have many pets at home including 8 other dogs

Initial Funding:  Provided by Port of Townsville Community Partnerships grant.
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Border collie
How we met:  'Nismo' was initially bought for my partner but, when I lost my girl Collie, I took over 'Nismo's' training
Great loves:  Swimming, discus, sheep
Favourite foods:  Any food he is allowed to eat
Doesn’t like:  Being told to get out of the pool
Quirks:  Loves sneaking on the bed whilst we are asleep and cuddles into our backs

Elaine and 'Clare'

Elaine and 'Clare' help children at St Clare's Catholic School

About:  Elaine enjoys golf and sewing

Initial Funding:  Provided by Port of Townsville Community Partnerships grant.
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Mini Schnauzer
How we met:  Rescue
Great loves:  Food
Favourite foods:  Little snacks
Doesn’t like:  Fireworks
Quirks:  Loves to go for a drive

Denise and 'Audrey'

Denise and 'Audrey' help children at Good Shepherd Catholic School

About:  Denise is retired, she enjoys volunteering, knitting and the garden

Initial Funding:  Provided by Port of Townsville Community Partnerships grant.
Sponsor:  Rotary Club of Townsville
Dog breed:  Border Collie
How we met: Rescue 
Great loves:  Balls, walks, cats
Favourite foods:  Denta sticks, most other food
Doesn’t like:  Thunder
Quirks:  Plays tunnel ball, by sending a large ball through her back legs by pushing with her front feet

Tania and 'Sally'

Tania and 'Sally' help children in Townsville

About:  Tania is a Child Health Care Nurse, she enjoys arts and crafts
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Terrier Cross
How we met:  'Sally' was a foster dog needing rehoming after being dumped with puppies
Great loves:  Tennis balls, food and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Cat food and fishy flavours
Doesn’t like:  Getting bathed
Quirks:  Funky hair, scared of cats

Denise  and 'Indiana'

Denise and 'Indiana' help children at Good Shepherd Catholic School

About:  Denisse is retired, she enjoys gardening and scrape booking
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Lhasa Apso
How we met:  My daughters dog
Great loves:  Doggy day care, walks, treat and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Cheese, chicken and greenies
Doesn’t like:  Very, very loud noises, rain
Quirks:  Stretches like a cat