Gold Coast Hope Island Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Yugambeh language people*
Lynne Williams
Gold Coast Hope Island
Tania and 'Buddy'
Tania and 'Buddy' help children at Norfolk Village State School
About: Tania is a Funeral Director, she enjoys camping, outdoors and people
Sponsor: White Lady Funerals
Dog breed: Shih Tzu Poodle
How we met: Family pet
Great loves: Walking, children, playing with other dogs
Favourite foods: Cooked chicken
Doesn’t like: The dark
Quirks: None
Barbara and 'Copper'
Barbara and 'Copper' help children at Highland Reserve State School, Upper Coomera
About: Barbara is a retired English Teacher
Sponsor: Jane Anderson
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Playing games, learning new tricks, and treats
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: None
Shanne and 'Bundy'
Shanne and 'Bundy' help children at Pimpama State Primary College
About: Retired Laboratory Medical Scientist after 42 years. Loves cooking and spending time with my grandson's interstate
Sponsor: Sponsor coming soon
Dog breed: Japanese Spitz
How we met: Bought as a puppy from a breeder
Great loves: Going to daycare, inspecting drains and watching animals on TV
Favourite foods: Home cooked dog food and dog chocolate
Doesn’t like: Birds. Chases and barks at them too much
Quirks: Loves doing zoomies when he is excited
Meshelle and 'Zena'
Meschelle and 'Zena' help children at Biggera Waters State School
About: Meshelle has a background in Sales and Pharmacy
Sponsor: PI Direct
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: Looked for a companion dog for a child with a disability
Great loves: Toys, balls, birds and the beach
Favourite foods: Gluten free ice-cream
Doesn’t like: Very fussy eater
Quirks: Loves everybody, follows us everywhere
Wendy and 'Georgie'
Wendy and 'Georgie' help children at Pimpama State primary College
About: Wendy is Chinese-Malaysian, been living in Australia for 10 years, moved to the Gold Coast in 2018 for a better lifestyle
Sponsor: Crocodile Marketing
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: We rescued 'Georgie' from a friend who didn't have time for him
Great loves: Going out
Favourite foods: Any food
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: Zoomies during mealtime
Rory and 'Jazz'
Rory and 'Jazz' help children at Biggera Waters State School
About: Rory is retired after 45 years in the corporate world
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cocker Spaniel
How we met: Our second Cocker spaniel, she is a retired show dog (Australian Champion)
Great loves: Me.. and a good brush, loves a walk and a cuddle
Favourite foods: Dog treats, rabbit ears, pet sausage
Doesn’t like: Not fussed on lightning and thunder
Quirks: Sleeps on her back, I think because she wants a belly rub. 'Jazz' has a beautiful nature, very chilled and kids love her
