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.

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

Victoria

Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in VIC

Claire and 'Teddy'

Claire and 'Teddy' will help children in the Cheltenham area
About: I have recently retired and now enjoy spending time cooking, reading, walking and travelling with my family and friends
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: We adopted 'Teddy' when he was 12 months old because his previous owners were not able to look after him
Great loves: All types of attention, especially being patted and scratched behind his ears
Favourite foods: Bones and kangaroo jerky
Doesn’t like: Being left alone at home and sudden loud noises which can sometimes scare him
Quirks: 'Teddy' is missing a toe on his right paw after an accident when he was little. It does not hurt him but sometimes he likes to lift his paw up so that you can give it a little pat

Paul and 'Illy'

Paul and 'Illy' help children at South Melbourne Park, Albert Park

About: Paul is an Ex Primary School teacher with a keen interest in wanting children to succeed in reading. He loves to play golf and my best (non-human0 friend is my dear dog 'Illy'
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Since birth and she was born in Norway
Great loves: Me and little (food0 treats
Favourite foods: A bowl of milk or yoghurt
Doesn’t like: Going to the vet
Quirks: 'Illy' can chase (and catch) her own tail if she's lucky

Gail and 'Harper'

Gail and 'Harper' help children at Carnegie Primary School

About: Gail is a recently retired Primary School Teacher, who would dearly like to put her many years of experience to good use
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Toy Cavoodle
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Children, treats and pats, but not on the head
Favourite foods: Any
Doesn’t like: Pats on the head
Quirks:

New South Wales

The Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in NSW

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

Queensland

Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in QLD

Peta and 'Patch'

Peta and 'Patch' will help children in the Indooroopilly area

About: Peta is a Auslan Interpreter (including schools)
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Australian Cattle Dog
How we met: I had no plans to get a dog any time soon but met this little guy and he didn't give me a choice
Great loves: The beach, playing chase
Favourite foods: Too many options
Doesn’t like: Possums, rubbish trucks
Quirks: He is deaf and know about 50-60 signs

Grace and 'Cleo'

Grace and 'Cleo' help children at Boondall State School

About: My career has been as a scientist working in medical research. I have enjoyed teaching and sharing my knowledge during my career in Australia and globally
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: 'Cleo' was adopted by me after her previous owner no longer wanted to keep her
Great loves: Walks and greeting new people
Favourite foods: Treats especially liver treats
Doesn’t like: Having a bath
Quirks: She snores very loudly

South Australia

Story Dogs Teams you can sponsor in SA

Sandy and 'Barkley'

Sandy and 'Barkley' help children at Kalangadoo Primary School, Kalangadoo

About: I enjoy spending time with my family and reading. I like helping other when I can
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Toy Cavoodle
How we met: We got him when he was 8 weeks old from a breeder in Naracoorte
Great loves: Going for walks, playing with his ball and snuggles. He loves fluffy blankets and socks
Favourite foods: Treats
Doesn’t like: Thunder and lightning
Quirks: He loves to steal socks. He will steal them right off your feet if he can