Tweed Coast North Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country*
Faye Rowles
Tweed Coast North
Faye is the Coordinator for northern coastal suburbs Banora Point, Tweed Heads South, Bilambil, Terranora and Tweed Heads.
Faye and 'Lulu'
Faye and 'Lulu' help children in the Terranora Public School
About: Faye is a retired swimming teacher, she has been with Story Dogs for over seven years
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Australasian Order of Old Bastards - Twin Towns Branch
Dog breed: Pug/Foxy
How we met: She is owned by my Daughter
Great loves: Food treats, walks and attention
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn't like: Fly's and dog's on TV
Quirks:
Under bite smile
Gaye and 'Fallon'
Gaye and 'Fallon' help children at Banora Point Public School
About: Gaye is a retired English Teacher, she enjoys horses, walking and her dogs
Sponsor: Print Spot Group Murwillumbah
Dog breed: Golden retriever
How we met: Purchased from a Guide Dog litter through our daughter
Great loves: Playing with kids - especially a ball and sticks
Favourite foods: Liver treats
Quirks: Loves to be cuddles
Gail and 'Nala'
Gail and 'Nala' help children at Tweed Heads Public School
About: Gail was a Story Dog Volunteer for 5 years. She has now come back with her new dog 'Nala'
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Seaton Foundation
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: 'Nala' was a rescue dog. The family who had her could no longer care for her. We picked her up on her 1st birthday
Great loves: People
Favourite foods: Any
Cheryl and 'Maggie'
About: Cheryl and 'Maggie' help children at Bilambil Primary School
Dog Sponsor: The Pet Wellness Centre
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Maggie is a re-homed country girl from Toowoomba
Great loves: Walking, carrying fluffy toys in her mouth to greet people, being with me and playing with all her new dog friends
Favourite foods: Carrots
Doesn’t like:
Bush Turkeys
Quirks: Slides backwards to lay down
Kate and 'Heidi'
Kate and 'Heidi' help children at Banora Point Public School
About: Kate is a Legal Secretary and childcare worker
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Twin Towns Services Community Foundation
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Needed a companion for an older dog I had at the time, so got her as a puppy
Great loves: Frisbees, chasing the ball, food, cuddles and pats
Favourite Food:
Bones
Doesn't Like: Thunder and storms
Quirks: She likes watching tv
Heidi and 'Max'
Heidi and 'Max' help children in Tweed Coast South area
About: Retired ex Real Estate Principal, enjoys walking, camping and travelling
Sponsor: Crocodile Marketing
Dog breed: West Highland terrier
How we met: Partner's dog
Great loves: Small treats, runs along the beach, tummy rubs
Favourite foods: Denture sticks
Doesn’t like: Loud noises from strangers
Quirks: Doesn't always eat his food - he needs to be hungry
