Yorke Peninsula Dog Teams

Julie and 'Gidget' help children at Ardrossan Area School.

About: My husband and I have retired to our beach shack at Black Point. I am a Registered Nurse
Sponsor:  Ardrossan Progress Association Inc
Dog breed:  Labrador Retriever
How we met:  We moved to SA from Victoria, where we were puppy carers for Seeing Eye Dogs. We purchased 'Gidget' when she was released from the program
Great loves:  Runs on the beach, fishing and swimming
Favourite foods:  Carrots
Doesn’t like:  Being taken home from the beach
Quirks:  Hides under the bed when she doesn't want to participate

Clive and 'Tommy' help children at Maitland Lutheran School

About: Clive is a retired teacher who has many interests including painting, reading and gardening and of course 'Tommy'
Sponsor: Maitland & District Progress Association Community Corner Op Shop
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  We moved to SA from Victoria, where we were puppy carers for Seeing Eye Dogs. We purchased 'Tommy' when he was released from the program
Great loves:  Food and sleeping
Favourite foods:  Carrots, but not fussy what he eats
Doesn’t like:  'Tommy' has a joy of life and takes each day as it comes with a positive attitude
Quirks:  'Tommy' is totally quirky but the most adorable and affectionate Labrador

Moira and 'Pink'

Moira and 'Pink' help children at Wallaroo Primary School

About: Moria has worked for 48 years in Human Resources/Training & Health and Safety
Sponsor:  Lions Club of Wallaroo
Dog breed:  Keeshond
How we met:  From breeder
Great loves:  Me, food, playing with her home dogs
Favourite foods:  Anything I am eating
Quirks:  Head tilt and loves to be close to me

Tania, 'Raffy' and 'Frankie'

Tania  'Raffy' and 'Frankie'  help children at Mary McKillop Primary School, Wallaroo

About: Tania is an ESO at the local school and enjoys walking on the beach
Sponsor:  M & M Companion Retrievers
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Have had dogs all my life. Love Golden Retrievers. Support professional breeders
Great loves:  Tug games, water, lounging around
Favourite foods: 'Raffy' chicken; 'Frankie' anything
Doesn’t like: 'Raffy' nothing; 'Frankie' trucks

Jane and 'Paddy'

Jane and 'Paddy' help children at Stansbury Primary School
About: Jane is a Farmer
Sponsor:  Generously funded with a gift by Stansbury Primary School
Dog breed:  Kelpie Cross Border Collie
How we met:  As a pup
Great loves:  Walking, swimming and sleeping
Favourite foods:  Meat
Doesn’t like:  Thunder and lightning

Jane and 'April'

Jane and 'April' help children at Moonta Area School

About: Jane is a Student Wellbeing Leader at Moonta Area School
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Moonta Lions
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Family pet bred by Natalie Bubner, Story Dogs Coordinator in Adelaide
Great loves:  Walks, food, cuddles, the beach
Favourite foods:  All food
Doesn’t like:  Being left alone
Quirks:  Carries her own lead when walking if you let it go

Jane and 'Marley'

Jane and 'Marley' help children at Moonta Area School

About: Jane is a Student Wellbeing Leader at Moonta Area School
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Moonta Lions
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  I love dogs and especially the Labrador breed.
Great loves:  'Marley' is a very social dog and loves company and being around people
Favourite foods:  All food, especially large raw bones, dog treats
Doesn’t like:  Being left alone
Quirks:  She is very vocal and when excited talks a lot, especially when going for a car ride

Chelsea and 'Loui'

Chelsea and 'Loui' help children at St Mary McKillop School, Wallaroo

About: Mother of students at school, previous reading volunteer at school
Sponsor:  Seaside Vet Surgery
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Family pet, always had dogs growing up
Great loves:  Children, attention, people, dog beach
Favourite foods:  Nothing particular
Doesn’t like:  Being alone
Quirks:  Always has to touch someone

Sally and 'Archie'

Sally and 'Archie' help children at Moonta Area School

About: Sally is a Teacher, she enjoys sport and family
Sponsor:  Moonta Progress Association
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Bought him when I became sick and wanted a mate at home with me
Great loves:  Food, other dogs, people
Favourite foods:  Anything particularly carrots
Doesn’t like:  Being left out