Adelaide North Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Kaurna people*
Natalie Bubner
Adelaide North
Natalie is the coordinator for the Adelaide North and surrounding areas.
Sandra and 'Trixie'
Sandra and 'Trixie' help children at North Adelaide Primary School.
About: Sandra has been an Early Years Teacher for many years
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Ella Fidler - NAPS Alumni
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: I have had her since a puppy
Great loves: Tug-o-war
Favourite foods: Anything, meat, fruit and Veggies
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: Belly rubs
Gill and 'Archie'
About: Gill is a School Teacher
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Highgate R-12 School
Dog breed: Kelpie Cross
How we met: Co-owned by son and partner who moved interstate for work. Now an important member of the family
Great loves: Cuddles, toys, ball, humans, family and food
Favourite foods: Bacon
Doesn’t like: Magpies
Quirks: Cheek rub, likes sleeping on our bed
Sandra and 'Cherry'
Sandra and 'Cherry' help children at North Adelaide Primary School.
About: Sandra is a retired Teacher with 3 dogs
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of the City of Adelaide
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met:
Great loves: Playing with other dogs and her squeaky toys
Favourite foods: Kangaroo and chicken
Doesn’t like: Riding in the car
Quirks: Watching the dogs on TV
Sue and 'Scooby Doo'
Sue and 'Scooby Doo' help children at Prospect North Primary School
About: Sue is a retired Court Reporter. She loves walking, the beach, horse riding and generally being active
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Lions Glenside Adelaide
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: I was lucky and privileged to re-home 'Scooby Doo' from her breeder. She had two litters before coming to Adelaide
Great loves: The beach, the river. She loves chilling at home and playing
Favourite foods: All food
Doesn’t like: Bath time
Quirks: Loves picking apples off my tree. She also picks and eats mandarins. I don't know how she peels them but she does
Rachel and 'Ruby'
Rachel and 'Ruby' help children at Challa Gardens Primary School
About: Rachel is a retired Clinical Psychologist
Sponsor: The Modern Group
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Purchased from a breeder
Great loves: Cuddles
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: None
Sandra and 'Lottie'
Sandra and 'Lottie' help children at North Adelaide Primary School
About: Retired teacher, with 3 dogs
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Wanted to continue volunteer with her
Great loves: Visits to the beach, birds
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Staying home
Quirks: Loves car rides
