Gold Coast South Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Yugambeh language people*
Coordinator Wanted!
Gold Coast South
Story Dogs is looking for a coordinator for dog teams in the Gold Coast southern suburbs of the Gold Coast including Coolangatta, Currumbin, Tallebudgera, Elanora, Palm Beach, Burleigh, Robina areas.
Enquire about becoming a coordinator by emailing
Kate and 'Hazel'
Kate and 'Hazel' help children at All Saints Anglican School
About: Kate is a support Coordinator, Disability Support Worker, and loves dogs
Sponsor: Elephant Brew Coffee Company
Dog breed: Australian Cobberdog
How we met: Through word of mouth
Great loves: Soft toys, the water and meeting everyone
Favourite foods: Beef Jerky, pumpkin
Doesn’t like: Getting left at home alone. She loves to come everywhere
Quirks: 'Hazel' greets everyone with a soft toy or sock
Katie and 'Jacquie'
Katie and 'Jacquie' help children at All Saints Anglican School.
About:
Katie is a Hairdresser and animal breeder. She owns horses, birds, snakes and more
Sponsor: All Saints Anglican School Parents & Friends Association
Dog breed: Jack Russell terrier
How we met:
In a P&F meeting
Great loves:
Lazing around
Favourite foods: Chicken
Felicity and 'Alfie'
Felicity and 'Alfie' help children at Palm Beach State School
About: Felicity is an Accountant, she enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her family
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Currumbin Coolangatta Tweed
Dog breed: Cocker Spaniel
How we met: My daughter really wanted a puppy. I always had a dog growing up so wanted the same for my children
Great loves: Swimming at the beach, sleeping
Favourite foods: Toast
Doesn’t like: Lettuce
Quirks: Loves cuddles in the morning. At night he puts himself to bed early
Lisa and 'Chino'
Lisa and 'Chino' help children at Robina State School
About: Lisa has been a Lollipop lady and active volunteer at Caningeraba State School for over 10 years. She enjoys travelling, reading and working with children
Sponsor: Lions Club Robina
Dog breed: Shih Tzu
How we met: I saw an add at Christmas and we chose 'Chino' to become a part of our lives. 'Mishka ' and 'Chino' are very good friends and company for each other
Great loves: Her stuffies, balls and playing with 'Mishka'
Favourite foods: Smoked salmon
Doesn't like: Having her teeth brushed
Quirks:
Sometimes when we ask her to "be a bear" she'll sit on her hind legs. She makes funny noises due to having a squishy face
Lisa and 'Mishka'
Lisa and 'Mishka' help children at Robina State School
About: Lisa has been a Lollipop lady and active volunteer at Caningeraba State School for over 10 years. My previous Story Dog 'Moxie' sadly passed last year and was Caningeraba's Story Dog for 4 years
Sponsor: Lions Club Burleigh Heads
Dog breed: Shih Tzu
How we met: 'Mishka' is a cheeky 3 year old, she is a happy, enthusiastic dog. Her name means "little bear" in Inuit and "little mouse" in Polish
Great loves: We both love reading and spending time with the kids
Favourite foods: Carrots for afternoon tea
Sandy and 'Oscar Milde'
Sandy and 'Oscar Milde' help children at Tallebudgera State School
About: Sandy is a retired Bookkeeper, loves music, plays the guitar - Rural Fire Brigade for 40 years
Sponsor: Quota International of Gold Coast
Dog breed: Schnoodle
How we met: Rescued from a pet shop at five months old
Great loves: Walks and chasing little balls
Favourite foods: Only eats turkey
Doesn’t like: Storms and Fireworks
Quirks: Rings a bell when he wants to go outside
