Brisbane North West Dog Teams

Emma and 'Teddy'

Emma and 'Teddy' help children in Brisbane North West

About:  Emma is a Coffee Shop owner
Sponsor:  The Crepe Cafe
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  I researched potential dog breeds for Therapy work and found a Labrador breeder that I was happy with
Great loves:  Tummy rubs, cuddles, walking and creature comforts like my bed, pillows and AIr Con
Favourite foods:  BBQ chicken
Doesn’t like:  Hot weather
Quirks:  He has to poke his head into every bag to check it out

Lauren and 'Rocket' help children at Samford State School

About:  Lauren has 3 primary-aged children, she enjoys hiking and gardening
Sponsor:  Energex
Dog breed:  Kelpie
How we met:  Bought as a puppy
Great loves:  Popping bubbles, playing chase and swimming
Favourite foods:  Roast chicken

Terri and 'Poppy' help children at Rainworth State School.

About:  Terri worked for the Education Department and now in corporate work
Sponsor:  Gallagher
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  Have had her since she was 8 weeks old
Great loves:  Belly rubs, pats and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Anything - really, anything!!
Doesn’t like:  Being on her own

Cheryl and 'Millie'

Cheryl and 'Millie' help children at Boondall State School

About:  Cheryl works in Administration
Sponsor:  Edinburgh Castle Hotel Social Club
Dog breed:  Standard Poodle
How we met:  Always had poodles
Great loves:  Everything
Favourite foods: Chicken 
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  Cheeky

Lisa and 'George'

Lisa and 'George' help children at Milton State School

About:  Lisa is a retired Lawyer which leaves plenty of time for walks and finding hidden socks
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Lions Club of Brisbane Zhong Hua
Dog breed:  Groodle
How we met:  We were lucky to adopt 'George' from a breeder
Great loves:  Socks
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Black cats
Quirks:  'George' may believe he is human

Sonia and 'Frankie'

Sonia and 'Frankie' help children at Hilder Road State School

About:  Sonia is a Registered Nurse
Sponsor:  Lions Club Ashgrove - The Gap
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  From a breeder of assistance dogs
Great loves:  Playing tug, squeaky balls, belly rubs
Favourite foods:  Mash potato
Doesn’t like:  Water
Quirks:  None

Vickie and 'Nellie June'

Vicki and 'Nellie June' help children at Earnshaw State College, Banyo

About:  Vicki is a business owner, a musician and artist
Sponsor:  Lions Club
Dog breed:  Golden retriever
How we met:  We have always wanted a dog. Now the kids have grown it was a great way to bring the family together
Great loves:  Walks, pats, swimming
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like:  Baths
Quirks:  She is a hoover for food