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 'Goldie' 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

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:  Caloundra RSL Services Club
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

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:  Supaview Security and Sunscreen
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  'Champ' was purchased as a puppy and is our 'fourth child'
Great loves:  Squeaky balls, 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 Meridan State College, Currimundi

About:  Debbie is a YOUI Sales Advisor
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from The Rekindle Foundation
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

Paul and 'Sasha'

Paul and 'Sasha' help children at Meridan State College, Currimundi

About:  Paul is a Plumber, trainer, firearms instructor, dancer, published author
Sponsor:  Energex
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  I bought her as a wedding present for my wife
Great loves:  Chicken, sleeping and walks
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Plastic bags

Bobbi and 'Hamish' help children at Kawana Waters State College.

About: Bobbi is a Marketing and Communications Manager with a lifelong love of reading, animals and learning
Sponsor: Heritage Bank Caloundra
Dog breed:  Husky x Kelpie
How we met:  'Hamish' was rescued from Noosa RSPCA when he was 1 year old after being found wandering in the bush around Ipswich. He was injured and desperate for affection
Great loves:  'Hamish' is not interested in balls or toys, he would much rather cuddles ! He even chooses pats over food
Favourite foods:  Meat and whatever mum is eating
Doesn’t like:  Vegetables
Quirks:  'Hamish' is an excellent communicator and will let you know right away if you've stopped patting him