Gold Coast South Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Yugambeh language people*
Coordinator In Training
Gold Coast South
Story Dogs is currently training 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.

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
