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

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

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