Yorke Peninsula Dog Teams

Julie and 'Gidget' help children at Ardrossan Area School

About: My husband and I have retired to our beach shack at Black Point. I am a Registered Nurse
Sponsor:  Ardrossan Progress Association Inc
Dog breed:  Labrador Retriever
How we met:  We moved to SA from Victoria, where we were puppy carers for Seeing Eye Dogs. We purchased 'Gidget' when she was released from the program
Great loves:  Runs on the beach, fishing and swimming
Favourite foods:  Carrots
Doesn’t like:  Being taken home from the beach
Quirks:  Hides under the bed when she doesn't want to participate

Clive and 'Tommy' help children at Maitland Lutheran School

About: Clive is a retired teacher who has many interests including painting, reading and gardening and of course 'Tommy'
Sponsor: Maitland & District Progress Association Community Corner Op Shop
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  We moved to SA from Victoria, where we were puppy carers for Seeing Eye Dogs. We purchased 'Tommy' when he was released from the program
Great loves:  Food and sleeping
Favourite foods:  Carrots, but not fussy what he eats
Doesn’t like:  'Tommy' has a joy of life and takes each day as it comes with a positive attitude
Quirks:  'Tommy' is totally quirky but the most adorable and affectionate Labrador

Moira and 'Pink'

Moira and 'Pink' help children at Wallaroo Primary School

About: Moria has worked for 48 years in Human Resources/Training & Health and Safety
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Wallaroo
Dog breed:  Keeshond
How we met:  From breeder
Great loves:  Me, food, playing with her home dogs
Favourite foods:  Anything I am eating
Quirks:  Head tilt and loves to be close to me

Tania and 'Frankie'

Tania and 'Frankie' help children at Mary McKillop Primary School, Wallaroo

About: Tania is an ESO at the local school and enjoys walking on the beach
Sponsor:  M & M Companion Retrievers
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Have had dogs all my life. Love Golden Retrievers. Support professional breeders
Great loves:  Tug games, water, lounging around
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Trucks

Jane and 'Paddy'

Jane and 'Paddy' help children at Stansbury Primary School

About:  Jane is a Farmer
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Stansbury Primary School
Dog breed:  Kelpie Cross Border Collie
How we met:  As a pup
Great loves:  Walking, swimming and sleeping
Favourite foods:  Meat
Doesn’t like:  Thunder and lightning

Jane and 'April'

Jane, 'April' and 'Marley' help children at Moonta Area School. They attend on alternate weeks

About: Jane is a Student Wellbeing Leader at Moonta Area School
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Moonta Lions
Dog breed:  Labradors
How we met:  'April' Family pet bred by Natalie Bubner, Story Dogs Coordinator in Adelaide. 'Marley' I just love dogs especially Labradors
Great loves:  Both dogs love walks, food, cuddles, the beach
Favourite foods:  All food
Doesn’t like:  Being left alone
Quirks:  April' carries her own lead when walking if you let it go. 'Marley' is very vocal and when excited talks a lot, especially when going for a car ride

Ann and 'Susie'

Ann and 'Susie' help children at Curramulka Primary School, Curramulka

About: Ann is semi-retired, works on a farm and fills in at a medical centre
Sponsor:  Fraser Ellis MP
Dog breed: Greyhound
How we met:  Bought from a farmer
Great loves:  Being patted, walking and sleeping
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Being pulled on leash
Quirks:  Barks when stop patting for attention

Chelsea and 'Loui'

Chelsea and 'Loui' help children at St Mary McKillop School, Wallaroo

About: Mother of students at school, previous reading volunteer at school
Sponsor:  Seaside Vet Surgery
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Family pet, always had dogs growing up
Great loves:  Children, attention, people, dog beach
Favourite foods:  Nothing particular
Doesn’t like:  Being alone
Quirks:  Always has to touch someone