Tweed Coast South Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country*Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Yugambeh language people*
Pam Sellwood
Annette Vichie
Tweed Coast South
Pam Sellwood and Annette Vichie are the coordinators for the southern coastal suburbs of NSW, including Fingal Head, Duranbah, Kingscliff, Cudgen, Pottsville, and Cabarita.
Pam, Jim, and 'Holly'
Pam and Jim, with 'Holly' help children at Pottsville Beach Public School and Bogangar Public School
About: Pam and Jim are married. Jim worked for Queensland Treasury. He is now a semi-retired handyman. Pam and Jim bred Golden Retrievers and Pam is a dog trainer
Sponsor:
Funded by a generous gift from Findex Community Fund & an Anonymous Sponsor
Dog breed: Mini Long Haired Dachshund
How we met: Bought from a breeder
Great loves: Food and toys
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: 'Holly' Loves other dogs and life
Maria, Ken and 'Otto'
Maria, Ken and 'Otto' help children at Fingal Public School
About: Maria and Ken are retired they will alternate going into Fingal school with 'Otto'
Sponsor: Initial funding provided by a grant from the
NRCF
Generously funded through a gift from the Australasian Order of Old Bastards - Twin Towns Branch
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: Have always had dogs
Great loves: Running after balls
Favourite foods: Meat balls
Doesn’t like: Heat
Quirks: None
Ute and 'Ted'
Ute and 'Ted' help children at Bogangar Public School
About: Ute is retired, she enjoys gardening, knitting, grandchildren, snow skiing
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Kingscliff
Dog breed: Labrador Retriever
How we met: Companionship
Great loves: Walks on the beach, family and treats
Favourite foods: Anything (he's a lab !!)
Doesn’t like: Nothing, he is very chilled
Quirks: None
Peggy and 'Kirby'
Peggy and 'Kirby' help children at Cudgen Public School
About: Peggy is retired
Sponsor: Initial funding provided by a grant from the
NRCF
Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Kingscliff
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Rescue dog from a breeder
Great loves: Walks, running on the beach
Favourite foods: Roast chicken
Doesn’t like: Being left at home
Quirks: Loves children and being patted
Bo and 'Graham'
Bo and 'Graham' help children at Pottsville Beach Public School
About: Bo is retired, she was a hairdresser. She enjoys spending time with family and going to the beach
Sponsor: Fresh Print Signs
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: Given by a friend
Great loves: Ball, beach walkies, BALL!!
Favourite foods: Treats
Doesn’t like: Loud noises, storms
Quirks: Just a loving happy dog always wanting to please
Annette and 'Ruby'
Annette and 'Ruby' help children at Kingscliff Primary School and Duranbah Public School
About: Annette is a retired teacher, enjoys baking and sewing
Sponsor: VetLove Casuarina and the Seaton Foundation
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Rehomed 'Ruby' at age 2
Great loves: Walks on the beach and ball chasing
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: Communicates by raising her paw
Linda and 'Benson'
Linda and 'Benson' help children at Kingscliff Public School
About: Linda enjoys their Story Dog sessions at Kingscliff Public School, volunteering at Tweed Valley Hospital, pilates, line dancing and walking 'Benson' on the beach.
Sponsor: Witheriff Group
Dog breed: Australian Cobberdog
How we met: Have always had dogs and had Boxer dogs up until getting 'Benson'
Great loves: His beach walks, his teddy and cheese
Favourite foods: Cheese and chicken
Doesn’t like: Loud motor bikes and storms
Quirks: Loves watching dog shows on TV, takes his teddy for walks in the yard
Elisha and 'Coco'
Elisha and 'Coco' help children at Kingscliff Library
About: As a Teacher, I loved reading lots of different books with my students. It is such a special time to sit down and share stories together.
Initial funding provided by a grant from the Northern Rivers Community Fund.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Seaton Foundation.
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: As a puppy
Great loves: Cuddle, playing fetch, going for walks
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Needles at the vet and being left alone
Kate and 'Louis'
Kate and 'Louis' help children at St Ambrose Catholic School, Pottsville
About: Kate is retired she was Human Resources manager
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Purchased from Tallai Labradoodles
Great loves: Loves to retrieve balls, enjoys the beach
Favourite foods: Chicken, cheese and liver treats
Doesn’t like: Commercial dog food
Quirks: Plays with squeaky toys
