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 100 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
Lara and 'Nina'
Lara and 'Nina' help children at Upper Sturt Primary School
About: Lara is self-employed; she is a bookworm and enjoys sewing and quilting
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Staffy Cross
How we met: 'Nina' is my 5th foster puppy and I quickly realised that she is that special one for me who I couldn't say goodbye to
Great loves: Adventures, walks on the beach, sleeping, playing with my older dog 'Leo'
Favourite foods: Treats, peanut butter, chicken
Doesn’t like: Rain and getting wet, except at the beach
Quirks: She loves climbing and getting up high
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
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 beat friends 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
Tamara and 'Kobe'
Tamara and 'Kobe' help children at Coburg Primary School
About: Tamara is a Teacher
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Schnoodle
How we met: I have had 'Kobe' since he was 8 weeks old
Great loves: Long walks and human connection
Favourite foods: Chicken and rice
Doesn’t like: Having his teeth brushed
Jane and 'Timtam"
Jane and 'Timtam' help children at St Laurence O'Toole Primary School
About: School Crossing Supervisor, enjoys middle eastern dancing, dog, arts and crafts
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: Life long desire having then acquiring a rescue Border Collie, have since raise and bred border collies
Great loves: Pats, sleeping, being with me, walks, running in big spaces and the beach
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Not keen on baths
Quirks: Often sleeps on back with "4 paws up"
New South Wales
The Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in NSW
Ann and 'Jack'
Ann and 'Jack' help children at Glenhaven Primary School.
About: Ann is retired. She worked as a volunteer for RSPCA for 8 years and is now super excited to be volunteering with her own dog 'Jack'
Funding: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: My son and I selected him from a litter when he was 10 weeks old, or rather he picked us !
Great loves: Balls, walks, people and anyone who pats him
Favourite foods: Treats
Doesn’t like: Being separated from his family
Quirks: He knows so many commands and words, I just have to mention what I'm about to do and he is one step ahead of me.
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
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
Judes and 'Lai Fu'
Judes and 'Lai Fu' help children at Surfers Paradise State School
About:
Judes is a Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Trainer
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor.
Dog breed: Kelpie Cross Border Collie
How we met: We got him as a 3 month old puppy from friends
Great loves: Children, running, balls, communicating and using his brain
Favourite foods: Vegan Kibble
Doesn’t like: Loud noises, metal gongs, thunder
Quirks:
He can talk and understand everything you say
Sharyl and 'Taj Mahal'
Sharyl and 'Taj Mahal' help children at Sunshine Beach State School.
About: Sharyl is a retired H.R Consultant, her interests are art, ballet horses and travel
Sponsor: Story Dogs is Looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: 'Taj' was bred to be a show dog and she is a show champion
Great loves: Walking to Hasting Street for a coffee and scone
Favourite foods: Chicken Drumsticks (uncooked of course)
Doesn’t like: Bush Turkey's especially in her garden
Quirks: 'Taj is Taj' - Intelligent, loving but knows what she wants and when she wants to do it