Sunshine Coast - Noosa Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Kabi Kabi peoples*
Coordinator Wanted!
Noosa
Story Dogs is looking for a coordinator for dog teams in the Noosa area.
Ann and 'Billy'
Rossella and 'Riki'
Rossella and 'Riki' help children at Sunshine Beach State School.
About: Rossella is currently self employed
Sponsor: STS Accounting
Dog breed: Greyhound
How we met: Rescued ex-racing Greyhound
Great loves: Walks, cuddles a run in a secure park
Favourite foods: raw meat and fish
Doesn’t like: to be reprimanded
Quirks: Becomes excited with a squeak toy
Elizabeth and 'Esme'
Elizabeth and 'Esme' help children at Tewantin State School
About: Elizabeth loves travelling, renovating houses, walking, tap dancing, learning to play the drums and spending time with 'Esme
Sponsor: Stratogen Financial Planning
Dog breed: Bull Arab Cross
How we met: 'Esme' came to us from the SCARS shelter and we are vey fortunate to have her
Great loves: Pats, her home, being with her family and food
Favourite foods: Beef Mince and the occasional chippy
Doesn’t like: Water - 'Esme' hates rain and wont go get her paws wet in the river
Quirks: 'Esme' is in recovery from separation anxiety
Jeanette and 'Ben'
Jeanette and 'Ben' help children at Tewantin State School
About: Jeanette is retired
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from The Rekindle Foundation
Dog breed: Cocker Spaniel
How we met: Always had a dog in my life. So we got 'Ben' as a puppy
Great loves: People and food
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Raw meat and loud noises
Quirks: 'Ben' uses his right paw for many things
Sharyl and 'Taj Mahal'
Sharyl and 'Taj Mahal' and help children at Sunshine Beach State School.
About: Sharyl is a retired H.R Consultant, her interests are art, ballet, horses and travel
Sponsor: The Neighbourhood Vet Tewantin
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: 'Taj' was bred to be a show dog, and she is a show champion. Charlotte showing
Great loves: 'Taj Mahal' walking to Hasting Street for a coffee and scone.
Favourite foods: Chicken Drumsticks (uncooked of course)
Doesn’t like: 'Taj Mahal' Bush Turkey's especially in her garden.
Quirks: 'Taj is Taj' - Intelligent, loving but know what she wants and when she wants to do it.
Pia and 'Roscoe'
Pia and 'Roscoe' help children at Tewantin State School
About: Pia is now retired, she loves healthy food, yoga and keeping my pups healthy
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from QCWA Tewantin-Noosa
Dog breed: Ridgeback cross German Shepherd
How we met: Always had dogs since I left home. Always adopted. 'Roscoe' was our last pup we adopted with his brother
Great loves: Cuddles, walking, swimming and being close
Favourite foods: Sourdough toast with butter, yogurt and spinach on their dinner
Quirks: First time he saw the water he jumped in
Sharyl 'Indya' and 'Charlotte' below
Sharyl, 'Indya' and 'Charlotte' help children at Sunshine Beach State School.
About: Sharyl is a retired HR Consultant, she enjoys gardening, cooking, ballet and horse racing
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
How we met: 'Indya' purchased her as a 3 month old puppy with view of showing her. 'Charlotte' at a showing
Great loves: 'Indya' Bush Turkeys!! walking on the beach, being with her family. Charlotte cuddles, walks and playing with her family
Favourite foods: Kangaroo dried strips, chicken risotto
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: 'Indya' barking at birds. Charlotte sleeping on my head
David, Jan and 'Fergus'
David, Jan and 'Fergus' help children at Noosaville State School
About: David, background in Sports Management both in the Public and Private sector. Jan is retired from Uni Lecturing and Research
Sponsor:
Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Had 7 Golden retrievers, 'Fergus' is number 7
Great loves: Food, walks, cuddles and swims
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Driving in the car
Quirks: Barks for attention
Tara and 'Poppy'
Tara and 'Poppy' help children at Sunshine Beach State School
About: Tara enjoys walking with my friends and Poppy', running and reading
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Debra Zupp
Dog breed: 'Rottweiler, Staffie and Mastif
How we met: When my son was little, he wanted a dog so he wouldn't be lonely. We got 'Poppy' and they are best friends
Great loves: Peanut Butter, walking with her friends and cuddles
Favourite foods: Peanut Butter and pigs ears
Doesn’t like: Walking in the rain
Quirks: She doesn't bark much, instead she wooooos
