Sunshine Coast - Caloundra Dog Teams

Anne and 'Abby' help children and Golden Beach  State School

About: Anne volunteers for Meals on Wheels and reads to children at Golden Beach State School
Sponsor: Heritage Bank Caloundra
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
Great loves:  People and dogs, walking on the beach
Favourite foods:  All food
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  Likes tummy rubs

Maree and 'Jasmine'  help children at Currimundi State School

About: Maree is retired
Sponsor: McArthur Plumbing
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  'Jas' came into my life at 5 months old.  She was bred to be a Guide Dog but was a bit too soft natured for the strict life of a guide dog.  'Jasmine' lives for cuddles which makes her perfectly suited to be a Story Dog
Great loves:  People of all ages, balls, toys and most of all the beach
Favourite foods:  Likes everything - she's a Retriever after all!
Doesn’t like:  Dogs that rush and bark at her, but she copes with it
Quirks:  Likes holding hands/paws

Pam and 'Sasha'

Pam and 'Sasha' help children at Our Lady of the Rosary School

About: Pam is an Occupational Therapist, mother of 4, enjoys working with children
Sponsor:  Sponsored through generous grant from REA advantage program
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Second 'Golden' in our family. Purchased from a breeder as puppies, treasured members of our family

Great loves:  Pats, walks, people, food and car rides
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like:  Fireworks, thunder
Quirks:  None

Leith and 'Luna'

Leith and 'Luna' help children at Our Lady of the Rosary

About: Leith is a Teacher.  She enjoys reading, swimming and walking 'Luna'
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from an anonymous sponsor
Dog breed:  Miniature schnauzer
How we met: We have had 'Luna' since she was 8 weeks old 
Great loves:  Playing with toys, scratches behind her ears and her family
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Hands over her head
Quirks:  Doesn't like things above her head

Sam and 'Willow'

Sam and 'Willow' help children at Currimundi State School

About: Sam is an experienced Primary School Teacher. loves travel, music and dogs
Sponsor:  RSL Caloundra
Dog breed:  Mini Cavoodle
How we met:  We promised our three children we would buy a puppy once we returned from our travels around Australia. We knew we loved 'Willow' before we met her
Great loves:  Balls, especially squeaky ones, swimming and sleeping
Favourite foods:  Providore Mackerel treats
Doesn’t like:  The postman's motorcycle horn
Quirks:  She knows lots of circus/party tricks

Abbey and 'George'

Abbey  and 'George help children at Talara Primary College, Currimundi

About: Abby is a Town Planner, Surf Life saver and enjoys the beach
Sponsor:  Supaview Security and Sunscreen
Dog breed:  Samoyed
How we met:  Had him since a puppy. 'George' is from a small costal town in South Australia

Great loves:  Chicken, cuddles and the beach
Favourite foods:  Chicken and fish
Doesn’t like:  Touching his butt area
Quirks:  'George' lets you know if he thinks you have forgotten about him

Cindy and 'Zelda'

Cindy and 'Zelda'' help children at Talara Primary College, Currimundi

About:  Cindy works as a Education Director, enjoys family, friends and travel
Sponsor:  Nyblad Construction
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  From a reputable breeder

Great loves:  Life, people, walks and beach runs
Favourite foods: Salmon
Doesn’t like:  Brussel sprouts
Quirks:  She will cover her eyes with her paw in a dramatic way when my husband is speaking seriously to her

Kathryn and 'Champ'

Kathryn and 'Champ' help children at Golden Beach State School

About: Kathryn has been a volunteer at a variety of children's charities on the Sunshine Coast for over 8 years
Sponsor:  This Story Dog is generously funded through a gift from Hartley Doodles
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  'Champ' was purchased as a puppy and is our 'fourth child'
Great loves:  Squeaky balsl, running along the beach, any social outing
Favourite foods: Treats 
Doesn’t like:  Not a fan of birds
Quirks:  Sleeps on his back, talks to you

Debbie and 'Elkie'

Debbie and 'Elkie' help children at Talara Primary College, Currimundi

About:  Debbie is a YOUI Sales Advisor
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  As a puppy
Great loves:  Cuddles
Favourite foods:  Chicken and yoghurt
Doesn’t like:  Not scared of anything