Would you like to become the
Sponsor of a Dog Team?
Well you're in the right place. We have Dog Teams who are looking for great sponsors to
help them make reading fun, because
literacy matters and Dog Teams make a huge difference.
Dog Teams
We currently have over 70 Dog Teams that are looking for wonderful Sponsors to partner with in the community.
Here are a few for you to have a look at.
South Australia
Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in SA
Kelly and 'Rosie'
Kelly and 'Rosie' help children at Mil Lel Primary School
About: Kelly enjoys walking and going to the beach with 'Rosie', also enjoy stand-up paddle boarding and pickleball
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: I wanted to have a buddy to walk with and company for around the house
Great loves: Everything is fun for 'Rosie', she really loves playing fetch and getting pats
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Not too much, she is pretty chilled
Quirks: She tends to poke me for a pat if I take too long
Lesley and 'Cody'
Lesley and 'Cody' help children at Penola Primary School, Penola
About: Enjoys children and reading
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Maltese Cross
How we met: Mother-in-law had to go into care, we adopted her
Great loves: Pats
Favourite foods: Meat
Doesn’t like: Playing with toys
Quirks: None
Western Australia
Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in WA
Dianne and 'Duncan'
Dianne and 'Duncan' help children at St Brigid's College, Lesmurdie
About: Dianne loves sharing the joy of being a dog owner and working with the community
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: West Highland Terrier
How we met: We needed a companion for our older dog which had anxiety. 'Duncan' is calm and confident, so he was ideal
Great loves: Tummy tickles and back scratches
Favourite foods: Prawns
Doesn’t like: Hot chips
Quirks: 'Duncan' watches over our chickens and ducks and chases away the pesky crows
Heather and 'Zoey'
Heather and 'Zoey' help children in Mosman Park Primary School
About: Heather is retired, she loves reading. Has two granddaughters 3 & 7
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: 'Zoey' is my best friend's dog, I am very familiar with 'Zoey' as I lived with them
Great loves: Cuddles , walks and treats
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: Loves to sleep on the bed or sofa with max body contact
Victoria
Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in VIC
Elisa and 'Mack'
Elisa and 'Mack' help children at McKinnon Primary School
About: Currently studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Lifeline Telephone Crisis Support Worker, mother of 3 children
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Great Dane
How we met: We bought 'Mack' from a breeder when he was 9 weeks old
Great loves: Playing with children, eating chicken, cuddles on the lounge, long walks
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn't Like:
People laying on his back or his family leaving without him
Quirks: Loves to sleep on his back, thinks he is a small dog and can sit on your lap
Susan and 'Billy'
Susan and 'Billy' help children at Le Page Primary School, Cheltenham
About: Susan loves travelling and exploring different places and cultures
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: 'Billy' is a therapy dog and was trained to assist my kids
Great loves: People, cuddles, chasing balls
Favourite foods: Everything!
Doesn’t like: Being left alone
Quirks: None
New South Wales
The Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in NSW
Julie 'Buddy' and 'Baille'
Julie, 'Buddy' and 'Baille' help children at Bilambil Primary School
About: Julie is a dog and bird lover, she enjoys reading, playing netball and umpiring
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Purchased them both from a breeder, same litter
Great loves: Pats, walks, trats and the beach
Favourite foods: Sausages
Doesn’t like: Being ignored
Quirks: None
Deb and 'Ellie'
Deb and 'Ellie' help children at Forestville Public School
About: Deb is retired, adult learning coordinator, education officer and part time teacher
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Shih Tzu
How we met: After minding my niece's dog for 10 months, she went back to Melbourne with her dog. I bought 'Ellie' within 24 hours after she left!
Great loves: Balls, people, especially people she has met before
Favourite foods: Lamb
Quirks: Just loves balls
Tasmania
The Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in Tasmania
Anne and 'Stevie'
Anne and 'Stevie' help at Kingston Primary School
About: I am a retired Teacher, who loves walking her grand dogs, open water swimming and recently have learned to do fair isle knitting
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Greyhound
How we met: 'Stevie' is my daughter's dog, my grand dog. She was a rescue greyhound.
Great loves: Walking, sleeping and sniffing
Favourite foods: Liver treats
Doesn’t like: Walking in the rain or very hot weather
Kirralee and 'Lexi'
Kirralee and 'Lexi' help children at Forth Primary School
About: Kirralee is a Veterinary Nurse
Initial Funding provided by a grant from My State Bank.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Boder Collie
How we met: Purchased at 8 weeks old
Great loves: Food, toys, water and swimming
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Grooming
Quirks: Catches flies
Northern Territory
The Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in Northern Territory
Queensland
Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in QLD
Elizabeth and 'Esme'
Elizabeth and 'Esme' help children at Tewantin State School
About: Elizabeth loves travelling, renovating houses, walking, tap dancing, learning to play the drums and spending time with 'Esme
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Bull Arab Cross
How we met: 'Esme' came to us from the SCARS shelter and we are vey fortunate to have her
Great loves: Pats, her home, being with her family and food
Favourite foods: Beef Mince and the occasional chippy
Doesn’t like: Water - 'Esme' hates rain and wont go get her paws wet in the river
Quirks: 'Esme' is in recovery from separation anxiety