Sunshine Coast -Mountain Creek & Hinterland Dog Teams

Jan and 'Laluna'

Jan and 'Laluna' help children at Chevallum State School

About:  Jan is a retired teacher, dog minding, Canine Therapist
Sponsor:  Leo Club Chancellor State School
Dog breed: Lagotto 
How we met: A dog lover who must have a dog as part of the family 
Great loves:  Running off-lead on the beach, sniffing, walks, children
Favourite foods:  She loves all food, especially chicken necks
Doesn’t like:  High pitched electronic alarms, big dogs in her face
Quirks:  'Laluna' has many quirky (but beautiful) behaviours

Sally and 'Lilly' help children at Chevallum State School.

About: Sally is retired, she enjoys walking, reading and food
Sponsor: Prestige Vets
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  Fostered 'Lilly' and now she is totally mine
Great loves:  The beach, chasing her hedgehog toy, cuddling in bed
Favourite foods:  Chicken, liver and pet mince
Doesn’t like:  She tolerates kibble but usually leaves it
Quirks:  Loves small children

Bobbie and 'Mysty'

Bobbie and 'Mysty' help children at Siena Catholic Primary School

About:  Bobbie is a retired nurse
Sponsor:  Rotary Club of Buderim
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met: Bought from a breeder 
Great loves:  Balls, treats, beach walks
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Liver treats and loud noises
Quirks:  Hates storms

Gail and 'Minka'

Gail and 'Minka' help children at Palmwoods State School

About:  Gail is retired, she loves camping (with dogs), swimming and gardening
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Apex Club of Nambour
Dog breed:  Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
How we met:  Puppy since born
Great loves:  Children, balls and water
Favourite foods:  Chicken necks and bones
Doesn’t like:  Vegetables

Quirks: Loves a belly rub

Rachael and 'Sam'

Rachael and 'Sam' help children at Chevallum State School

About:  Rachael is a Nurse
Sponsor:  The Jelley Family Foundation
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  'Sam' is an RSPCA dog from Gladstone
Great loves:  Walks, beach, swimming, children. He was a non-paying member of the Moura Men's Shed
Favourite foods:  Food !!
Doesn’t like:  Being left behind, loud noises
Quirks:  Too much licking

Kate and 'Bosco'

Kate and 'Bosco' help children at Siena Catholic School

About:  Kate works in travel, she has two young children. She loves reading, cooking and hanging out with the family and walking 'Bosco'
Sponsor:  Brent Mickelberg MP
Dog breed:  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met:  I have owned Cavaliers since I was 12 years old. We adopted 'Bosco' as a puppy at the end of 2022
Great loves:  Children, cuddles, fetching balls, eating, sleeping on people's laps
Favourite foods:  Everything! especially roast chicken
Doesn’t like:  Going to the toilet on wet grass alone at night
Quirks:  He loves to steal pens and pencils

Alexia and 'Moet'

Alexia and 'Moet' help children at Mountain Creek State School

About:  Alexia is retired, she is involved with her grand children.  Owned and managed Education based school camp facility
Sponsor:  Maroochydore Road Vet
Dog breed:  Beagle x poodle
How we met:   Family encouraged me to have a dog. Got him at eight weeks old
Great loves:  Cuddles, zoomies, all live animals on TV
Favourite foods:  Liver treats
Doesn’t like:  Nothing as yet 

Marissa and 'Rafie'

Marissa and 'Rafie' help children at Mapleton State School

About:  Marissa is happily retired from working at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. She is now enjoying being part of the vibrant Mapleton Community
Sponsor:  Maleny Vets
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  My husband volunteers as a puppy carer for Seeing Eye Training. When she decided that career was not for her we welcomed her back home
Great loves:  Tummy rubs, lying in the sun, visitors
Favourite foods:  She's a Lab she eats anything
Doesn’t like:  She can tell when we are going out and leaving her at home, she has the mournful look down pat

Quirks: She loves ice cubes, after dinner she gets an Ice cube as a her "treat"