Townsville Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Gurambilburra Wulgurukaba, Bindal, Nywaigi, and Gugu Badhun People
Daphne Thorogood
Daphne and 'Lucca'
Daphne and 'Lucca' help children at Riverside Adventist School
About: Daphne is a retired Teacher
Sponsor: Generously sponsored through a gift from Rotary Townsville Daybreak
Dog breed: German Shepherd
How we met: Bought as a puppy from a breeder
Great loves: Balls, swimming and playing
Favourite foods: All food
Doesn’t like: Not being allowed to play with the hose
Quirks: Loves to chase and catch his tail
Gemma and 'Mako'
Gemma and 'Mako' help children Townsville Central State School, North Ward
About: Gemma loves the ocean and has worked as a diver, photographer and marine biologist
Sponsor: This Story Dog is generously funded through a gift from Trudie.
Dog breed: Mini Poodle
How we met: I had amazing poodles growing up so chose to get 'Mako'
Great loves: The beach, having zoomies, playing with dogs and meeting people
Favourite foods: scrambled eggs
Doesn’t like: Vacuum cleaners and being alone
Quirks: 'Mako' loves learning new tricks and is also learning to use her noses for scent work classes
Sandra and 'Jewell'
Sandra and 'Jewell' help children at St Joseph's Catholic School, Mundingburra
About: Sandra is retired
Sponsor: St Joseph's Catholic School, Mundingburra
Dog breed: Greyhound
How we met: Loves dogs
Great loves: Food
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Kangaroo treats
Quirks: Laying on back with legs in the air
Daphne and 'Pippi'
Daphne and 'Pippi' help children at Riverside Adventist School and Townsville Central State School
About: Daphne is a retired Teacher
Sponsor: Thuringowa Central Rotary
Dog breed: Jack Russell X Fox Terrier
How we met: Bought from a breeder
Great loves: People and pats
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Being brushed
Quirks: Likes hunting lizards in the garden but doesn't catch them
Danny and 'Pippa'
Danny and 'Pippa' help children St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun
About: Danny works as a Mental Health Nurse for Queensland Health. He enjoys walking his dog, cycling, bird watching, eating out with family and coffee
Sponsor: This Story Dog is generously funded through a gift from Trudie
Dog breed: Bull Arab Cross
How we met: Adopted from Angels Paws, a local dog and cat rescue organisation
Great loves: Pats, snacks, hanging out at the cafe, meeting up with doggy pals
Favourite foods: Puppachino's and bacon from the cafe
Doesn’t like: Rain and angry wasps
Quirks: She frowns and grumbles to herself when she is displeased, impatient or is not getting your attention
Denise and 'Indiana'
Denise and 'Indiana' help children at Townsville West Primary School
About: Denise is retired, she enjoys gardening and scrap booking
Sponsor: Ergon Energy Network
Dog breed: Lhasa Apso
How we met: 'Indiana' is my daughter's dog
Great loves: Doggy day care, walks, treat and cuddles
Favourite foods: Cheese, chicken and greenies
Doesn’t like: Very, very loud noises, rain
Quirks: Stretches like a cat
Sharon and 'Ca$h'
Sharon and 'Ca$h' help children at Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen
About: Sharon enjoys reading, going out with friends, spending time with family, travelling to visit family
Sponsor: This Story Dog is generously funded through a gift from Trudie.
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: I love Golden retrievers but didn't want another moulting dog. So, I picked him
Great loves: Me! Me! Me!
Favourite foods: Any type of raw meat
Doesn’t like: Bananas
Quirks: Just an all-round good guy
Amy and 'Ellie'
Amy and 'Ellie' help children at St Anthony's Catholic School, Deergun
About: I am completing my training this year as a dog trainer, hopefully with service animals and guide dogs. I also enjoy playing sports, and taking 'Ellie' to new walking tracks
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Beverley
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: 'Ellie' is my first dog. I waited a long time to get one. She was the last girl in from the litter, it was meant to be me
Great loves: The rain, mud, and playing with her friends
Favourite foods: Pup cups from the local cafe, and leftover steak (if she's lucky)
Doesn’t like: The vacuum cleaner
Quirks: 'Ellie's default trick is to give you, her paw. She does this multiple times a day
Elaine and 'Sage'
Elaine and 'Sage' help children at St Clare's Catholic School, Burdell
About: Elaine enjoys golf, sewing and family history
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Mini Schnauzer
How we met: My previous Story Dog passed away. I missed having a dog
Great loves: Food and sleeping
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Harsh words
Quirks: Chasing lizards
