Sunshine Coast - Buderim Central Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples*
Suzie Warwick
Sunshine Coast - Buderim Central
Suzie is the coordinator for dog teams in the Sunshine Coast - Buderim Central area, including Kuluin
Suzie and 'Archie'
Suzie and 'Archie' help children at Buderim Mountain State School.
About: Suzie has a background in event and conference management. She now volunteers at a local Op Shop and a local Community Care Provider in addition to her role as Story Dogs coordinator for Buderim Central
Sponsor:
Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Buderim
Dog breed: West Highland Terrier
Great loves: The beach, his toy 'Peppa Pig', food and belly rubs
Favourite foods: Anything and everything!
Doesn’t like: Baths and banging doors
Quirks: Burrows into my scarf in the walk-in wardrobe - his first port of call for his night-time bed-hopping routine!
Andrew & Nina and 'Ruby'
Andrew & Nina and 'Ruby' help children at Kuluin State School
About: Andrew and Nina are retired Academics
Sponsor: Bendigo Bank- Community Bank Buderim
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: Purchased from a breeder
Great loves: Balls, games and swimming
Favourite foods: Roast Chicken
Doesn’t like: Some other dogs, motorbikes and loud trucks
Natalie and 'Coco'
Natalie and 'Coco' help children at Kuluin State School
About: Natalie enjoys reading, hiking, health and fitness, family and friends
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Rotary Buderim
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Purchased from a breeder as a puppy
Great loves: Walks, ball and toys, our socks
Favourite foods: Fish, chicken mince and treats
Doesn’t like: Thunderstorms
Quirks: Loves soccer balls
Julie-Anne and 'Poppy'
Julie-Anne and 'Poppy' help children at Buderim Mountain State School
About: Julie-Anne is a retired historian. A dog lover who enjoys travelling, reading, craft and her rewarding volunteer work for Story Dogs, both as a dog team and Regional Coordinator
Sponsor: Bendigo Bank - Buderim
Dog breed: Golden retriever
How we met: Bought as a puppy
Great loves: Eating, socialising and playing
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Fireworks
Quirks: Fear of plastic bags - perhaps she is concerned for the environment
Perry and 'Lanny'
Perry and Lanny 'help children at Brightwater State School
About:
Perry is a retired public servant and active grandma
Sponsor: Brent Mickelberg MP
Dog breed: Australian Labradoodle
How we met: On retirement I thought it would be good to have a companion. I look forward to sharing 'Lanny' with lots of school kids
Great loves: Children, catching and chasing balls
Favourite foods: Treats and cheese
Doesn’t like: Sometime gets scared of big dogs
Quirks:
She loves playing with children and especially good at finding them in a game of hide and seek
Julie and 'Maze'
Julie and 'Maze' help children at Buderim Mountain State School
About: Julie is a Child Health Nurse, worked with families and children for last 30 years. Loves the outdoors
Sponsor: Heritage Bank Maroochydore
Dog breed: Chocolate Labrador
How we met: We wanted to see what having a Labrador was like so we got 'Maze' from a breeder in Toowoomba. I started taking her to training early and we both loved it
Great loves: People, going to the beach and playing with the ball
Favourite foods: Just about everything
Doesn’t like: Lettuce
Quirks: Very messy drinker, she also likes to carry something around in her mouth - even an old rag
Marg and 'Rory'
Marg and 'Rory' help children at Buderim Mountain State School
About: Marg is retired, she enjoys animals, photography and has a background in marketing
Sponsor: MackaHat School Hats
Dog breed: West Highland Terrier
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Soft toys, walking and visiting coffee shop
Favourite foods: Treats
Doesn’t like: Being left behind
Quirks: Drones!
Narelle and 'Miss Murphy'
Narelle and 'Miss Murphy' help children at Brightwater State School
About: Narelle is an Aged Care Worker. She enjoys waking, quilting, reading and dogs
Sponsor: Aura Blu, in memory of Pearl
Dog breed: Irish Wolfhound Cross
How we met: Our two previous dogs passed away. We rescued 'Miss Murphy' from AWL at 3 years old
Great loves: Walking, sleeping, eating, swimming and people
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Doors slamming
Betsy and 'Maisy'
Betsy and 'Maisy' help children at Brightwater State School
About:
I was a Teacher's Aide for 15 years. I love reading, gardening and walking on the beach. I have 3 children and waiting on grand kids
Sponsor: Bendigo Community Bank Buderim
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: We got 'Maisy' as a puppy. After losing our last dog at 16 years our lives are so much fuller with her in it
Great loves: The beach, swimming, playing ball and running around with other dogs. She loves cuddles and all her toys
Favourite foods: Chicken and veggies
Doesn’t like: Thunder, lightning, fireworks
Quirks:
She loves toilet rolls - the cardboard
Trudy and 'Monty'
Trudy and 'Monty' help children at Chancellor State College, Sippy Downs
About: Trudy is recently retired, after working 16 years in community housing. She is looking forward to working with 'Monty' to assist children with their reading
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Buderim
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: 'Monty' was given to us when he was 8 months old due to his previous owner becoming ill
Great loves: Cuddles and being with me, running on the beach and if the water not too rough swimming
Favourite foods: Freeze dried Chicken
Doesn’t like: Not keen on long walks in hot weather
Quirks: Not really
Lara, Jane and 'Spirit'
Lara, Jane and 'Spirit' help children at Buderim Mountain School
About: Lara is a teacher, interests in animals, languages and the outdoors. Jane will assist if Lara is unavailable
Sponsor: Brent Mickelberg MP
Dog breed: Cobberdog
How we met: Found her through a contact, contacted breeder and got her as a guardian dog
Great loves: People, walks. beach and cheese
Favourite foods: Cheese and beef
Doesn’t like: Loud large dogs
Quirks: She wants to chase bush turkey and birds
Lyn and 'Jack'
Lyn and 'Jack' help children at Brightwater State School, Mountain Creek
About: Lyn is a recently retired Teacher, Principal and Deputy Principal. She is now enjoying more time in the garden and travelling overseas
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Maltese Moodle
How we met: He looked up at me with those big brown eyes and it was love at first sight
Great loves: 'Jack' loves people, children, walks on the beach, camping, cycling in the basket on the back of my bike
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: None
