Sunshine Coast -Mountain Creek & Hinterland Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples*
Julie Anne Simpson
Mountain Creek & Hinterland
Julie Anne is the coordinator for dog teams in the Mountain Creek & Hinterland area.
Sally and 'Lily'
Sally and 'Lily' 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 'Lily' 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
Christelle and 'Buddy'
Christelle and 'Buddy' help children at Mountain Creek State School
About: Full-time working mum, love to give back to the community and 'Buddy' loves that too
Sponsor: Bendigo Bank Community Bank Buderim
Dog breed: English Staffy
How we met: Companionship
Great loves: The beach, going for walks, cuddles, playing with his favourite ball
Favourite foods: His biscuits and dog treats
Doesn’t like: Loud noises and birds squawking at the cat
Quirks: He's a very good soccer player, and can chew a dog toy to pieces in half a day
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
Stacey and 'Oaklee'
Stacey and 'Oaklee' help children at Mooloolah State School
About: Stacey is a mother and wife with four teenage children. Photographer for SCCSA, Bytes and Calvary Church
Sponsor: The Natural Vets
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: A family decision, magnified in 2020 when we had plenty of time and resources to give a dog a home
Great loves: Walks in the forest, sleeping
Favourite foods: Treats
Doesn’t like: Being left at home
Quirks: None
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"
Elise and 'Jet'
Elise and 'Jet' help children at Woombye State School
About: Elise has a career in Travel and Airlines. She enjoys walking, swimming at the beach, travelling and playing with her dogs
Sponsor: Artic Mist
Dog breed: Labrador Retriever
How we met: We adopted him from my mum in 2021, sadly her dementia meant she could no longer care for him
Great loves: The beach, food, people, his dog and cat siblings
Favourite foods: Roast Chicken
Doesn’t like: Being left behind
Quirks: He sometimes runs in his sleep while lying on his back
Julie and 'Lulu'
Julie and 'Lulu' help children at Chevallum State School
About: Julie loves reading, gardening and exploring
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from The Rekindle Foundation
Dog breed: Poodle Mix
How we met: The fabulous 'Lulu' was a rescue dog who has brought joy to our lives
Great loves: People, especially her family
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: 'Lulu' loves her walks in the morning and afternoon to meet her doggy and human friends. She knows when it's time for her walks and will wait by the front door
Belinda and 'Billy'
Belinda and 'Billy' help children at Mountain Creek State School
About: Belinda enjoys walking, going to the gym, yoga and reading
Sponsor: Bendigo Community Bank Buderim
Dog breed: Jack Russel Cross Terrier
How we met: The time was right, and I saw him on Lucky Paws Animal Rescue
Great loves: Walking, playing with empty water bottles and tugging games with is toys
Favourite foods: Carrots and chicken necks
Doesn’t like: Avocado, being stuck indoors for too long on his own
Quirks: He loves people and rolls on his back for belly rubs, also sits, shakes, lays down and is very adorable
Lucia and 'Daisy'
Lucia and 'Daisy help children at Siena Catholic Primary School Sippy Downs
About: Lucia is a retired High School Teacher in the areas of English and Drama. I love walking with 'Daisy', spending time with my family, and helping others
Sponsor: Leo Club Chancellor State College
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: 'Daisy' was added to our family to bring joy to our other dog who was grieving
Great loves: Lots of pats and tickles, sleeping, walking, her toys and chasing a ball
Favourite foods: Meat and vegetables, and any scraps that fall on the floor
Doesn’t like: Being away from her family
Quirks: If you stop tickling her, she will put her paw on you to encourage you to keep tickling!
Robert and 'Dougal'
Robert and 'Dougal' help children at Woombye State School.
About: Robert is retired
Sponsor: Generously funded by a gift from The Jelley Family Foundation
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: 'Dougal' was born the week my late wife passed away. He has played an important part in me getting back on my feet and has brought great joy and energy to the household
Great loves: Enjoy any activity, people and going to the beach
Favourite foods: Pretty much everything especially leftovers from the human's table
Doesn’t like: Unidentified noise which he deals with as bark first, then investigate
Quirks: 'Dougal' for a dog who can be so active he is content to sleep in until I get up, no matter how extended
Anne and 'Cocoa Bear'
Anne and 'Cocoa Bear' help children at Eudlo State School
About: Anne likes working with plants, animals and children
Sponsor: Whites IGA Mooloolah
Dog breed: Chocolate Labrador
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: 'Clyde' the cocker spaniel, finding tennis balls, rounding up dairy cows
Favourite foods: Marrow bones
Doesn’t like: Vacuum cleaners
Quirks: Sniffing out car windows to find out where we are going when
