People and their Pets Archives - Beaudesert Bulletin

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 […]

People and Their Pets – Frankie and Jagger Wallace with Buster

30/03/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

BORDER Collie Buster has been with the Hailstone family for almost 15 years after his father Cody was their first family dog. He has continued his bloodline by welcoming his son Beau, 13, and continues to spend every last minute with his owners. “His favourite thing is being at our […]

People and Their Pets – Diane Marriage and Hunter

14/03/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

HUNTER the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel may look like a dog but really is a human at heart. At four years old, Hunter has been a beautiful companion for owner Diane Marriage and would prefer people over dogs any day. “He really is the most human-friendly dog. He likes being […]

John Osbourne and Sadie

25/02/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

THE three-year-old German Shepherd, Sadie, has been inseparable from John Osbourne since she was 20 weeks old. After a horrific event leading to Sadie breaking her leg, the two became even closer during her recovery, much of which was spent under the shade of a lemon tree. “We built our […]

People and Their Pets – Jess Bailey and Rosie

12/02/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

ROSIE the Tortoiseshell cat has been Jess Bailey’s companion for eight years. As fashionable as her owner, Rosie is blessed with a beautiful fur coat highlighting her bold personality. She enjoys being in the midst of nature and meowing through the wind. “She likes to shout at the world,” Jess […]

People and Their Pets – Danielle Vermeulen and Sally

27/01/2025 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

LOUISIANA Catahoula Leopard Dog Sally is a natural-born speed demon and human tracker. She got her name from her grandmother, Mustang Sally, and is now the last of her line at 11 years old. Owner Danielle Vermeulen brought Sally from the Netherlands and enjoys her company. “She’s the last of […]

Jacquie Hapgood with Native Bees

15/12/2024 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

JACQUIE Hapgood has been a proud owner of Native Bees for the past two years. After purchasing domesticated native bees, she soon found wild native bees creating their hive in the trunk of her yucca plant. Instead of kicking them out, she welcomed them in with an eduction box. “We […]

Courtney Turner with Beau

05/12/2024 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

Beau the 13-year-old Border Collie is the Turner family’s third generation family dog, following his father Buster and his grandfather Cody. He loves the company of his owner Courtney Turner and sticks to her like glue. “He’s been a massive lap dog – he just wants to be by our […]