Grafton- Clarence Valley Dog Teams
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Kathy Lark
Grafton - Clarence Valley
Kathy is the coordinator for dog teams in the Grafton - Clarence Valley area.
Kathleen and 'Rusty'
Kathleen and 'Rusty' help children at Gillwinga Public School
About: Kathleen is a retired Child Care Worker, she loves dogs and is a budding artist
Sponsor: Verto
Dog breed: Kelpie
How we met: Rescue puppy at 6 weeks old
Great loves: The sprinkler
Favourite foods: Kangaroo straps
Doesn’t like: Being left at home
Quirks: Loves to play hide and seek
Sue and 'Zuppy'
Sue and 'Zuppy' help children at Gulmarrad Public School
About: Sue is an RDA/Coach.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Maclean
Dog breed: Blue Heeler Cross
How we met: Adopted from A.W.D.R
Great Loves:
Water dragons and walks
Favourite foods: Sausages
Doesn’t like: Thunder
Quirks: Utes and cattle
Donna and 'Bennett'
Donna and 'Bennett' help children at Yamba Public School
About: Donna is a Learning Support Officer, she loves animals, grew up living in a zoo. Loves the beach and ocean.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Cath.
Dog breed: Golden Retriever/Border Collie
How we met: Our friends dog had puppies, we fell in love with him.
Great loves: Beach, water, swimming, play dates with mates, squeaky toys.
Favourite foods: Chicken, any food
Doesn’t like: Other dogs rushing aggressively toward him.
Quirks: He burps at you after eating. He likes to beg like a Meerkat.
Peter and 'Pip'
Peter and 'Pip' help children at Lawrence Public School
About: Peter is a Coach Driver
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Maclean
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: Farm working dog
Great loves: Rounding up cattle
Favourite foods: Bones
Doesn’t like: Loud noises
Quirks: Jumps in the back of the ute
Lindy and 'Banjo'
Lindy and 'Banjo' help children at Harwood Island Public School
About: Lindy enjoys dog training and camping
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Yamba
Dog breed: Kelpie Cross Koolie
How we met: Purchased from a breeder
Great loves: People, kids, walks on the beach, agility, playing, ball
Favourite foods: Chicken treats
Doesn’t like: Aggressive dogs (turns and walks away)
Quirks: Talks a bit. Extremely friendly, very well behaved
Sharon and 'Ozzie'
Sharon and 'Ozzie' help children at Pacific Valley Christian School, Townsend
About: Sharon is a Learning Support/ Teacher Aide
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Iluka Woombah Inc.
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: I bred him
Great loves: A bucket to play with, lots of love, hugs and swimming at a calm beach
Doesn’t like: Big waves
Quirks: He doesn't like a ball, he likes his bucket
Kristy and 'Ozzie'
Kristy and 'Ozzie' help children at Maclean Public School
About: Kristy loves anything to do with dogs
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Maclean
Dog breed: Border collie
How we met: 'Ozzie' belongs to Sharon, I am sharing him. I'm Aunty Kristy.
Great loves: Buckets, beach and walks
Doesn’t like: Big waves
Quirks: Playing with a bucket
Shannon and 'Biggie'
Shannon and 'Biggie' help children at Copmanhurst Public School, Copmanhurst
About: Shannon enjoys playing sports and taking 'Biggie' for walks
Sponsor: Seaton Foundation
Dog breed: Toy Cavoodle
How we met: I got 'Biggie' after completing my last deployment in the Navy
Great loves: Snuggling up on the couch with a comfy blanky
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Wet grass
Quirks: Paws for attention
Kayleen and 'Bostyn'
Kayleen and 'Bostyn' help children at Lawrence Public School
About: Kayleen is retired and recently moved to the area.
Sponsor: Lions Club of Maclean
Dog breed: King Charles Cavalier
How we met: Since a puppy. We have owned several cavaliers, as they are a great family pet
Great loves: Walks on the beach or park
Favourite foods: Fish
Doesn’t like: Really long walks
Quirks: None
