Brisbane Indooroopilly Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Jagera people and the Turrbal people*
Katrin Dreiling
Brisbane Indooroopilly
Katrin is the coordinator for dog teams in the Indooroopilly and surrounds, including Sinnamon Park.
Margaret and 'Ruby'
Margaret and 'Ruby' help children at Kenmore South State School
About: Margaret is a retired Nurse, she enjoys hiking, running, cycling and travelling
Sponsor: Infront Security Services
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Have always had a dog. 'Ruby' was a surrender dog that we got 2 years ago.
Great loves: Walks, being patted, human company
Favourite foods: Loves all food
Doesn’t like: Storms
Peta and 'Patch'
Peta and 'Patch' will help children in the Indooroopilly area
About: Peta is a Auslan Interpreter (including schools)
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Australian Cattle Dog
How we met: I had no plans to get a dog any time soon but met this little guy and he didn't give me a choice
Great loves: The beach, playing chase
Favourite foods: Too many options
Doesn’t like: Possums, rubbish trucks
Quirks: He is deaf and know about 50-60 signs
Dirk and 'Saffie'
Dirk and 'Saffie' will help children in the Indooroopilly area
About: I'm a busy father of four daughters that when given a chance I like to play golf
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Pyrenees mountain dog
How we met: For the children
Great loves: Pats and cuddles
Favourite foods: Sausages
Doesn’t like: They're not great eaters unfortunately
Quirks: Many, but from all the youtubes on Pyrenees mountain dogs she seems to be completely on point for her breed
Nina and 'Willow'
Nina and 'Willow help children in the Indooroopilly area
About: I have volunteered in various settings for many years and look forward to helping children read
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: 'Wiilow' joined our family in 2023 and is our second Labrador
Great loves: She loves to play especially with other dogs. 'Willow' adores water and will find any water, even the tiniest puddle
Favourite foods: Cheese, yogurt drops, baby food pouches
Doesn’t like: She loves everything
Quirks: She likes to sit like a frog