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
Diane and 'Baxter'
Diane and 'Baxter' will help children at Biggera Waters State School
About:
Diane is retired
Sponsor: Heritage Bank Runaway Bay
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: 'Baxter' was an assistance dog but wouldn't wear his jacket (declared skin sensitive) and was released to me as I was his puppy educator
Great loves: Frisbee and his large dog (Toy Dog)
Favourite foods: Barf diet and treats
Doesn’t like: Wearing a jacket or any clothing
Quirks: As above re his jacket
Sue and 'Astrix'
Sue and 'Astrix' help children at Coomera State School
About: Sue is retired
Sponsor: Heritage Bank Coomera
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Puppy raising with Guide Dogs QLD
Great loves: Soft toy
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Lettuce
Quirks: Likes to carry her 'dolly' in her mouth
Lauren and 'Britney'
Lauren and 'Britney' help children at Musgrave Hill State School
About: Lauren is a Hairdresser and loves to travel. She lived in Canada which is where 'Britney' is from
Sponsor: Swift Solicitors
Dog breed: Boxer
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Frisbees, swimming, cuddles
Favourite foods: Kangaroo liver treats
Doesn’t like: Hot weather
Quirks: Loves eating ice cubes
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
Barbara and 'Copper'
Barbara and 'Copper' help children at Coomera State school
About: Barbara is a retired English Teacher
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from HBF
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
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
