Moreton Bay Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) and the Ningy Ningy people, part of the Undambi people*
Julie Hadlum
Moreton Bay
Julie is the coordinator for the areas of Moreton Bay, Scarborough, Margate, Redcliffe, North Lakes, Mango Hill and Deception Bay.
Faye and 'Daly'
Faye and 'Daly' help children at Bribie Island Library
About: Faye is a retired Registered Nurse
Sponsor: Heritage Bank Morayfield
Dog breed: Shetland Sheepdog
How we met: Retired show dog from a breeder who had more than she was allowed
Great loves: Pats and People
Carolyn and 'Charlize'
Carolyn and 'Charlize' help children at Bribie Island State School
About: Carolyn is a retired teacher and is interested in quilting, tennis and bridge. She is also a tutor at the local U3A.
Sponsor:
Generously funded through a gift from Lions Club of Bribie Island
Dog breed: Lakeland Terrier
How we met: Wanted one to replace our previous dog
Great loves: Tug of war, chasing balls, staying as close as possible
Favourite foods: Home made treats
Doesn’t like: Bigger dogs
Quirks: She appears to respond to noises on TV
Andrea and 'George'
Andrea and 'George' help children at Hercules Road State School and North Lakes Library
About: Andrea is an Educator, she enjoys walking and reading
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Redcliffe Central
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Purchased
Great loves: Balls, company and walks
Favourite foods: Not fussy, but I will supply treats
Doesn’t like: Pinching under belly
Rose and 'Taffy'
Rose and 'Taffy' help children at Deception Bay Library and North Lakes State College
About: Rose is retired, she has been a volunteer for quite a few years mostly with primary aged children
Sponsor:
Heritage Bank - North Lakes
Dog breed: Welsh Springer Spaniel
How we met: Waited until retirement to get a dog; have a soft spot for gun dogs
Great loves: Walks, fishing and chasing small fish but has never caught any
Favourite foods: Cooked chicken
Doesn’t like: Bigger dogs
Quirks: Loves to pinch clothing to get my attention
Jane 'Bonnie' and 'Charlotte'
Jane 'Bonnie' and 'Charlotte' help children at Caboolture Library
About: Jane is a Speech Language Pathologist and Clinical Therapy Dog Handler
Sponsor: Edinburgh Hotel Social Club
Dog breed: Golden Retriever's
How we met: Her last dog died but had shown what a difference a dog can make to language development and well-being. She had no hesitation in training a new dog and extending her to Story Dogs
Great loves: 'Bonnie' and 'Charlotte' both love people and games
Favourite foods: Liver treats, cheese, fish and vegetables
Doesn’t like: 'Bonnie' Swimming (but she will in time) 'Charlotte' Garbage trucks
Quirks: 'Bonnie' has her own
Facebook and Instagram page where she can show you her news. She loves to 'chat' and interact with people with signs and her voice. 'Charlotte' just a clown at times
Pia and 'Sophie'
Pia and 'Sophie' help children at Brighton State School
About: Pia is a Dog Trainer
Sponsor: Energex
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: I'm 'Sophie's' trainer and dog sitter
Great loves: Balls
Favourite foods: Chicken and cheese
Georgina and 'Winston'
Georgina and 'Winston' help children at Arana Hills Library
About: Georgina loves the idea of helping children to enjoy reading
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club Story Dogs
Dog breed: Pug
How we met: Retirement gift from my work, when he was 6 weeks old
Great loves: Balls and food
Favourite foods: Everything
Viv and 'Gibson'
Viv and 'Gibson' help children at Dakabin State School
About: Viv is retired, she enjoys spending time with her family and camping
Sponsor: Generously funded by friends of Capy
Dog breed: Tri Border Collie
How we met: As a puppy
Great loves: His 3Ps - Piggy, Pats, Puppacino
Favourite foods: Chicken, cheese, puppacino, ice cream
Doesn't like: Being ignored
Quirks:
Loves to get the paper but waits for a 4WD to go past before bringing it to his mum. Holds his piggy in his mouth when he knows he can't bark
Erica and 'Bonnie'
Erica and 'Bonnie' help children at Humpybong State School Margate
About: Erica is a Social Worker, background in child health and child protection. Enjoys camping
Sponsor: Think2Be Healthy & Sesame Lane Childcare & Kindergarten
Dog breed: Sheepadoodle
How we met: Life choice
Great loves: Pats, children, travel
Favourite foods: Has special diet
Barb and 'Mimi'
Barb and 'Mimi' help children at Caboolture East State School
About: Barb is retired she enjoy ballet, crochet and sewing
Sponsor: Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Purchased from a breeder
Great loves: Walking, playing ball, riding in the car, playing with her dog friends
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: None
Pam and 'Marshall'
Pam and 'Marshall' help children at Sacred heart Primary School, Sandgate
About: Pam loves the outdoors. She has one son at the same school Marshall will be attending
Sponsor: RE/MAX Sandgate
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: We have had 'Marshall' since he was ten weeks old
Great loves: Being outside playing, watching storms, people and other dogs
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: When he wants to play, he goes and grabs his blankets and runs around the house with them
Cathie and 'Ruby'
Cathie and 'Ruby' will help children in the Morton Bay area
About: Cathie is a retired Primary School Teacher, who loves working with children and animals
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Mini Cavoodle
How we met: 'Ruby' is a retired breeding dog. We got her when she was 4 years old. She is now 7 and is an absolute angel
Great loves: Treats, cuddles, going to the beach, being with people
Favourite foods: Everything, she's a greedy guts!
Doesn’t like: She is not really interested in toys and doesn't like storms
Quirks: She paws you to keep patting her
Kathy and 'Daisy'
Kathy and 'Daisy' help children at Deception Bay State School
About: Hobbies are dog training, line dancing & classic Japanese cars. Kathy is now retired
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Straight haired Labradoodle
How we met: I found 'Daisy' with a breeder who doesn't usually sell her puppies for pets. She breeds service dogs and had three more pups than she had orders for
Great loves: Loves training, people and other dogs
Favourite foods: Carrots and other vegetables
Doesn’t like: She's never been treated harshly so I don't think she would like anyone yelling at her
Quirks: She loves to play catch and rarely drops the ball