Brisbane North West Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Jagera people and the Turrbal people*
Hilary Paull
Brisbane North West
Hilary is the coordinator for the north west Brisbane area, including Samford, Samsonvale and Dayboro.
Lauren and 'Rocket'
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
Jo and 'Henry'
Jo and 'Henry' help children at Clayfield College
About: Jo is a Registered Nurse, she enjoys dining out, dog sports - agility and scent training
Sponsor: Story Dog are looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: 'Henry' belongs to my daughter and is at my home most days for "day care"
Great loves: Soft toys, chuck-it ball
Favourite foods: Roast chicken
Doesn’t like: Has become wary of large dogs and doesn't like dogs getting in his face
Quirks: He talks while waiting for his dinner
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
Jenny and 'Molly'
Jenny and 'Molly' help children at Milton State School
About: Jenny enjoys swimming, gym, getting outdoors, reading and knitting (new hobby)
Sponsor: Fernwood Fitness Newstead
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: I have always wanted my own dog and was excited to get 'Molly' as an 8-week-old puppy
Great loves: Cheese, outings, playing with her toys
Favourite foods: Chicken and Manuka treats
Doesn’t like: The cold
Quirks: She lets me know which direction she'd like to go and promptly sits down to communicate this with me
Grace and 'Cleo'
Grace and 'Cleo' help children at Boondall State School
About: My career has been as a scientist working in medical research. I have enjoyed teaching and sharing my knowledge during my career in Australia and globally
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: 'Cleo' was adopted by me after her previous owner no longer wanted to keep her
Great loves: Walks and greeting new people
Favourite foods: Treats especially liver treats
Doesn’t like: Having a bath
Quirks: She snores very loudly
Jenny and 'Molly'
Jenny and 'Molly' help children at Kelvin Grove State College
About: Jenny enjoys swimming, gym, getting outdoors, reading and knitting (new hobby)
Sponsor: La Casa De Pooch
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: I have always wanted my own dog and was excited to get 'Molly' as an 8-week-old puppy
Great loves: Cheese, outings, playing with her toys
Favourite foods: Chicken and Manuka treats
Doesn’t like: The cold
Quirks: She lets me know which direction she'd like to go and promptly sits down to communicate this with me
Janet and 'Hazel'
Janet and 'Hazel' help children at Grovely State School
About: Janet is a Retired urban planner, she likes gardening, hiking, movies and mah-jong
Sponsor: Generously funded by the Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club
Dog breed: Beaglier
How we met: 'Hazel' is my daughter's dog, and I have dog sitting duties when she is working away from home
Great loves: Being out and about, parks, swimming and catching sticks and pats
Favourite foods: Many things
Doesn’t like: Assertive cats and not being taken for a walk
Quirks: Could be an Olympic sniffer some days particularly after rain
