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.
Please email Faye on faye@storydogs.org.au
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: Kingscliff Veterinary Clinic
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 cuddled
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 Terranora Public School
About: Retired ex Real Estate Principal, enjoys walking, camping and travelling
Sponsor: Seaton Foundation
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
Julie 'Buddy' and 'Baille'
Julie, 'Buddy' and 'Baille' help children at Bilambil Primary School
About: Julie is a dog and bird lover. She enjoys reading, playing netball and umpiring.
Initial funding supplied by the Queensland Airports Limited Community Benefit Fund
Sponsor: Findex Community Fund
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Purchased them both from a breeder, same litter
Great loves: Pats, walks, trats and the beach
Favourite foods: Sausages
Doesn’t like: Being ignored
Quirks: None
