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.
Queensland
Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in QLD
Patricia and 'Max'
Patricia and 'Max' help children at Biggera Waters State School
About: Patricia has an Academic background
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Bichon Frise
How we met: Love of animals
Great loves: People, socialising
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: None
Jenny and 'Rainha'
Jenny and 'Rainha' help children at Caloundra State School
About: Jenny was a swim teacher for 18 year, she also enjoys age care
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Bull Arab cross Great Dane
How we met: Always enjoyed the company of dogs. COVID gave me the opportunity to own and train a puppy
Great loves: Running on the beach, meeting new people
Favourite foods: Home made cheese treats
Doesn’t like: Taking tablets
Quirks: Drags a blanket around when she is tired
South Australia
Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in SA
Gavin and 'Sid'
Gavin and 'Sid' help children at Ascot Park Primary School.
About: Gavin is a local church pastor and a runner.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Chihuahua cross Cocker spaniel
How we met: Have had Sid since he was a puppy.
Great loves: Sleeping in the sun, food and tummy scratches.
Favourite foods: Ham
Doesn’t like: Boxers
Quirks: Shivering
Ann and 'Bertie'
Ann and 'Bertie' help children at Southern Vales Christian College.
About: Ann is retired, she enjoys reading and walking
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Spoodle
How we met: Always had a dog and my last one passed away at 16. So I bought 'Bertie'
Great loves: Ropes, balls, cuddles, beach and walks
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Fruit
Quirks: Brings toys to anyone who comes to the door as a greeting
Western Australia
Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in WA
Vel and 'Trois'
Vel and 'Trois' help children at Takari Primary School
About: Vel is a Dog Instructor
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Mixed Kelpie
How we met: RSPCA Rescue
Great loves: People and cuddles
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Shouting in anger
Quirks: Loves doing tricks
Kathryn and 'Gia'
Kathryn and 'Gia' help children at Waroona District Primary School.
About: Kathryn is a Registered Nurse
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labrador cross
How we met: Purchased from previous owner
Great loves: Walks, swimming and car rides
Favourite foods: Dog treats and a bone
Tasmania
Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in TAS
Marj and 'Meg'
Marj and 'Meg' help children at Sacred Heart Primary School
About: Marj is retired
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Miniature Poodle
How we met: Have had dogs all my life
Great loves: People, meeting her doggy friends, being with her family
Favourite foods: Fresh Kangaroo mince, chicken and ice cream
Doesn’t like: Rough handling
Quirks: None
Victoria
Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in VIC
Deb and 'Sadie'
Deb and 'Sadie' help children at St Joseph's Primary School Warrnambool
About: Deb has been a hairdresser 45 years, a motel owner for 12 years, and enjoys catching up friends
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Came to us a puppy
Great loves: Walks, balls and lots of pats
Favourite foods: Teddy bear biscuits
Doesn’t like: Having her ears pulled
Georgia and 'Ollie'
Georgia and 'Ollie' help children in Melbourne North East
About: Georgia is a Primary School teacher who loves walking, movies, lots of coffee and reading (of course)
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Always wanted a dog to join me on my walks!
Great loves: Soft toys, tummy scratches and meeting new people
Favourite foods: Apples
Doesn’t like: Early mornings, he much prefers a sleep in
Quirks: He's a golden retriever that does not ... retrieve
New South Wales
The Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in NSW
Tony and 'Sparrow'
Tony and 'Sparrow' help children at Coutts Crossing Primary School
About: Tony worked 35 years for the Commonwealth Government. Likes most sports.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Greyhound
How we met: Always had dogs, 'Sparrow' was adopted as a companion for our other dog 'Jaffa'
Great loves:
Sleeping, runs at park and beach
Favourite foods: Anything sweet
Doesn’t like: really long walks
Quirks: Sleeping
Carol 'Evie' and 'Annie'
Carol 'Evie' and 'Annie' help children at Lake Illawarra South Public School
About: Carol worked as a Teacher for over 20 years
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retrievers
How we met: Since puppies
Great loves: 'Evie' any stuffed toys, 'Annie' ball