Brisbane South West Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Jagera people and the Turrbal people*
Coordinator in Training
Brisbane South West
Story Dogs is currently training the coordinator for dog teams in the Brisbane South West area.
Katrin and 'Loki'
Katrin and 'Loki' help children at Kenmore South State School
About: Katrin is a children's book illustrator with a teaching background. She also loves running and spending time with her family.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Brisbane MacGregor
Dog breed: Golden retriever
How we met: I grew up with dogs and wanted my children to have the same wonderful experience. 'Loki' came into our family when my youngest was 4 years old and has been their best friend ever since.
Great loves: Food, muddy water and walks
Favourite foods: Cheese, chicken, toast, tuna.....
Doesn’t like: Aggressive dogs, getting groomed, car rides
Quirks:
Very stubborn, lies down on our walks and refuses to walk if he doesn't like that direction
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
Alicia and 'Archie'
Alicia and her dog 'Archie' help children at Ambrose Treacy College
About:
Alicia is a teacher and enjoys sports, bushwalking and fishing
Sponsor:
Generously funded through a gift from the Brisbane Ekibin Lions Club
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Rescued from a farm
Great loves: Playing with other dogs, going for walks, rides in the car and being groomed
Favourite foods: Chicken and cheese
Doesn’t like: He is afraid of heights and doesn't like being cold
Quirks: Archie collects socks and places them in his bed or in the garden
