People and their Pets Archives - Beaudesert Bulletin

People and their Pets – Lorren and Violet

27/08/2025 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

Violet the 1-year-old tricolour Pembroke Welsh Corgi has what you might call main character energy. Lorren Girling named her after book character Violet Sorrengail from Fourth Wing and says she is full of sass and personality. Violet is adored by Lorren, her husband Richard and their kids Stella, 7, and […]

People and Their Pets – Abbi Mendham and Holly

29/07/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

MINIATURE Foxy x Jack Russell Holly is more than Abbi Mendham’s furry companion. At the age of nine, Holly spends most of her time by Abbi’s side – even eating dinner next to Abbi at the dining table. “She’s hardly apart from me for more than five minutes without crying,” […]

People and Their Pets – David Kenny and Penny

16/07/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

PENNY the Greyhound is David Kenny’s newest addition to the family. Recently celebrating her seventh birthday, Penny spent the day doing what she loves the most – sleeping. Against people’s better judgement about greyhounds needing activity, Penny proves them all wrong. “She probably sleeps 17 hours a day,” David said.

People and Their Pets – Sophie and Carla Bures with Toby

01/07/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

CARLA Bures welcomed Cocker Spaniel Toby in with open arms more than eight years of morning walks and snuggly nights ago. His energy is unmatched, even after healing from a broken leg when Carla first adopted him as a pup. “He’s my little wounded solider,” she said.

People and Their Pets – Kree and Remy Osgood

25/06/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

KREE the 13-year-old Staffy-cross has been part of the Osgood family since she was eight weeks old. Kree has made quite a name for himself in the family as the furry vacuum cleaner and the only dog baby Remy likes. “Kree loves cleaning up after the baby when he drops […]

People and Their Pets – Rod Andersen and Billi

05/06/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

BILLI the three-year-old Poochon is a tradie at heart. She goes to work every day with her owner Rod Andersen and is ready to get her paws dirty by climbing over all the heavy machinery. She loves Rod just as much as he loves her. “I have 1,915 photos of […]

People and Their Pets – Claire Woodford with Penny

24/05/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

PENNY the 14-year-old Jack Russell is Claire Woodford’s trusty companion and best fur-friend. She enjoys strolling through town with Claire and hanging out with the ‘big dogs’ back at home. Even after a whole day out, she wouldn’t dare place a paw near a bathtub. “She’s just a special little […]

People and Their Pets – Mark and Renee Close with Frank and Bindi

07/05/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

GREYHOUNDS Frank and Bindi are a placid and loveable pair who have kept Mark and Renee Close company on morning walks and often catch the attention of people passing by. “I think that they’re a misunderstood breed of dog. People always think that they’re a bit scary, but they’re not,” […]

People and Their Pets – The Dillon Family with Stormy

23/04/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

STORMY the goat, pictured with baby Sophie and her dad Brayden Dillon has been with the Dillon family for three years. At six years old, Stormy enjoys hanging out with the other animals, particularly the dogs. “I feel like she might think she’s a dog at this point,” Brayden said.

People and Their Pets – Lauren Crocker and Jasper

10/04/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

CHOCOLATE point ragdoll Jasper has been Lauren Crocker’s most valued companion for almost two years. As her support animal, he looks after Lauren and even cheers for her on the sidelines of her Kokoda challenges. “He’s my best buddy. He’s the best thing that’s happened to me – other than […]