Bundaberg and Bargara Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Taribelang Bunda, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang, and Bailai Peoples*
Jan Blyth
Bundaberg and Bargara
Jan is the coordinator for dog teams in the
Bundaberg and Bargara areas.
Caroline, Martin and 'Tay'
Caroline, Martin and 'Tay' help children at Bargara State School
About: Caroline loves volunteering, horses and dogs. Martin is a retired teacher
Sponsor: Stephen Bennett MP
Dog breed: English Springer Spaniel
How we met: As a puppy from Yamba in NSW
Great loves: Tennis balls, water and human contact
Favourite foods: Bones
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: She chases light reflections
Margaret and 'Merah'
Margaret and 'Merah' help children at Sharon State School
About: Margaret is a retired Horse Trainer. She enjoys gardening, craft, reading and loves horses and dogs
Sponsor: Ergon Energy Network
Dog breed: Bull Arab Cross
How we met: RSPCA Pet rescue
Great loves: Walks twice a day, playing with ball, sleeping
Favourite foods: Chicken schnitzel, bones, treats
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: When you stop patting her, she nudges you gently with her ear and nose to keep patting her
Jan and 'Miss Darcy'
Jan and 'Miss Darcy' help children at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
About: Jan enjoys gardening and walks
Sponsor: East Bundaberg Veterinary Hospital
Dog breed: Maltese Cross
How we met: Rescued as a puppy
Great loves: Playing ball, water baby
Favourite foods: Bones
Doesn’t like: 'Miss Darcy' likes everything
Quirks: None
Katy and 'Bonnie'
Katy and 'Bonnie' help children at Burnett Heads State School
About: Katy is retired
Sponsor: CLAG (Crafty Ladies Activity Group)
Dog breed: Border collie
How we met: Rescue
Great loves: Running, pig squeaky toy
Favourite foods: Sausage/ pet food
Doesn’t like: Bones
Quirks: Tries to talk
Andrea and 'Nala'
Andrea and 'Nala' help children at Elliott Heads State School
About: Andrea is a Town Planner, she loves community, reading, exercise and travel
Sponsor: Elliot Heads Beach Realty
Dog breed: Staffy
How we met: We went camping at Cardwell and 'Nala' came up to us spent the weekend with us. When we were getting to go, she jumped into the car and the owners said we could have her. She has been the best camping present
Great loves: Cuddles, trips to the beach, rubs on her belly
Favourite foods: No idea, she hasn't turned her nose up at anything
Doesn’t like: Me having to go to work and leave her
Quirks: She grizzles if I take too long talking to people when we are out walking
Angela and 'Dodger'
Angela and 'Dodger' help children at Bundaberg North State School
About: Loves spending time with family and of course 'Dodger'
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Rotary Bundaberg Sunrise
Dog breed: Maltese/Shitzu
How we met: 'Dodger' was a present from the markets
Great loves: Going to the park and snuggles in bed
Favourite foods: Meat
Doesn’t like: Apples
Quirks: 'Dodger' stays close to one side when going up stairs
