Toowoomba Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Giabal and Jarowair peoples*
Petra Westphal
Toowoomba
Petra is the coordinator for dog teams in the Toowoomba and surrounding areas.
Michelle and 'Harry'
Michelle and 'Harry' help children at Concordia Lutheran College
About:
Michelle works part time for Story Dogs
Sponsor: Sam's Meat Masters
Dog breed: Cocker Spaniel
How we met: 'Harry' was a show dog who was being retired. His breeder wanted him to come to a home where he got lots of attention. I had lost my old dog a few years prior, and I was ready to welcome a new one
Great loves: Cuddles and more cuddles
Favourite foods: Whimzee Alligator Dental treats
Doesn't like: Being left alone
Quirks:
Loves to steal socks and tissues and hide them in his bed
Carol and 'Sally'
Carol and 'Sally' help children at Geham State School
About: Carol is retired
Sponsor: Heritage Community Branch Highfields and Crows Nest
Dog breed: Border Collie/American Staffy
How we met: Adopted as a puppy from RSPCA
Great loves: Balls, playing with her friends and food
Favourite foods: All food
Quirks: Rolling on her back
Kathy and 'Lucy'
Kathy and 'Lucy' help children at Toowoomba North State School.
About: Kathy is a retired Teacher having taught school in the area for 40 years
Sponsor: Super Rooster
Dog breed: Old English Sheepdog
How we met: Bought 'Lucy' from a reputable breeder who we had dealt with before. She came to live with us when she was 8 weeks old
Great loves: Car Rides, playing with her best friend 'Riley' (a staffie). Stealing toilet rolls, hugs and the beach
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Dogs that bark, the garbage truck (she hides) and magpies that swoop
Quirks: Loves pulling fluff out of stuffed toys
Simon and 'Murphy'
Simon and 'Murphy' help children at Karalee State School.
About: Simon is a Software Developer who loves reading a good story
Sponsor: Heritage Karalee Community Branch
Dog breed: German Shepherd
How we met: Purchased as a family pet
Great loves: Swimming, any dog toy and loves playing tug
Favourite foods: Sardines, chicken and pigs ears
Doesn’t like: Ear drops
Quirks: He has a wild tail wag
Julie and 'Cooper'
Julie and 'Cooper' help children at Downlands College Junior School
About: Julie is a mum, her background was as a Mental Health Nurse and she enjoys the outdoors
Sponsor: Success in Networking Group
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: 'Cooper' was a rehomed dog, when he was 12 months old
Great loves: Balls, toys, playing fetch and swimming
Favourite foods: Carrots
Doesn’t like: Having a bath
Quirks: When comfortable sleeps on his back with legs in the air
Margot and 'CeCe'
Margot and 'CeCe' help children at Darling Heights State School
About: Margot is a teacher, she enjoys walks with 'CeCe'.
Sponsor: Ergon Energy
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: 'CeCe' was gifted to us by our son who thought he would train her as a therapy dog. He did not follow this path as his personal circumstances changed
Great loves: Walks, the beach, dinner and being groomed
Favourite foods: Sardines
Doesn’t like: Strangers who do not greet her correctly
Quirks: She sometimes snores and sleeps on her back with all 4 legs in the air
