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

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

Melina and 'Rhea'

Melina and 'Rhea' help children at Mentone Primary School

About: Melina works as a kinder assistant. She enjoys animals the outdoors, hiking, swimming, arts and crafts and trying new things such as drumming
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Kelpie cross Siberian Husky
How we met: 'Rhea' is a recue dog. She was an older puppy when rescued
Great loves: 'Rhea' loves out cat, 'Pandora' and our rabbit, 'Hufflepuff'. She especially loves her food and playing fetch
Favourite foods: Liver treats
Doesn’t like: Lettuce
Quirks: She like to hold our cat 'Pandora' and lick her

Willem and 'Honey'

Willem and 'Honey' help children at Elwood Primary School

About: Willem is a Cellist and Orchestra Conductor and also enjoys Italian motorcycles
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Japanese Spitz
How we met: Internet
Great loves: Cuddles
Favourite foods: Lamb and pork bones
Doesn’t like: Sudden loud noises

Anne-Marie and 'Frankie'

Anne-Marie and 'Frankie' help children at South Melbourne Park Primary, Albert Park

About: I have two dogs which keeps me active. I enjoy being outside and walking my dogs
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: My daughter in law gave her to me
Great loves: Her other dog friend at home plus family and balls
Favourite foods: Any
Doesn’t like: Having a bath

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

Tess and 'Naia'

Tess and 'Naia' help children at Peregian Beach College
About: Tess is a Psychologist and EMDR practitioner, loves travelling, reading and teaching 'Naia' to "talk" using her communication buttons
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Australian Shepherd
How we met: We fell in love with the breed, found an ethical breeder, and happily flew 'Naia' up from Victoria to join our family
Great loves: The beach, playing with her dog and human friends, and practising her favourite hobby: real sheep herding
Favourite foods: Chicken and chicken treats
Doesn’t like: Intruders (the mailman counts) and people running up to her, she prefers polite greetings
Quirks: Nor so much quirky as clever, she speaks using her button board and knows over 75 words!

David, Jan and 'Fergus'

David, Jan and 'Fergus' help children at Noosaville State School

About: David, background in Sports Management both in the Public and Private sector. Jan is retired from Uni Lecturing and Research
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Had 7 Golden retrievers, 'Fergus' is number 7
Great loves: Food, walks, cuddles and swims
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Driving in the car
Quirks: Barks for attention