Christine and Poppy
People and their Pets

People and their Pets

Christine Grimmett and her husband Dave hadn’t intended to get another dog after the loss of their blue cattle dog, but Spoodle puppy Poppy has fitted into their lives perfectly. “We had to look after a poodle for my cousin in Sydney and we became so attached it was traumatic […]

Shylah Sawtell and Harper
People and their Pets

People and their Pets

Shylah Sawtell’s Beagle-King Charles Cavalier cross, Harper, is a happy go lucky dog with a big job. Two year old Harper is an assistance dog. She helps Shylah with her physical and mental health and has been specifically trained to assist with everyday events that are challenging for Shylah. Harper’s […]

People and their Pets

People and their pets – Teddy and the Boyle family

Fourteen week old Toy Poodle, Teddy, has settled into the Boyle family perfectly. Charles and Jenny say Teddy is a bit of a Daddy’s boy but he is also very attached to their younger daughter, Charlotte. “We take him to the Gold Coast and we go on the bikes and […]

People and their Pets

People and their pets – Erika and James

James is a big bundle of fun.  The 15 month old Irish Wolfhound weighs 72 kilos and stands 95 centimetres at the shoulder. Owner Erika says James is a very outgoing dog who loves meeting people. “That is odd for the breed as they aren’t normally an outgoing breed.” When […]

People and their Pets

People and their pets – Jodie and Nickovf

Jodie Marshall describes six year old Maine Coon, Lord Nickovitch or Nickovf for short, as a ‘furry toddler’. “They’re the coolest breed of cats,” she said, “They are the largest domestic cat in the world.  They like water – they swim, they sit, they stay, they fetch … it’s a […]

People and their Pets

People and their pets – Bob and Ralph

Ralph the Labrador has been the mascot of Beaudesert News in Brisbane street for about 10 years. He is also a fundraiser for Guide Dogs Queensland. Bob Christensen and Susan Weymouth enjoy adorning Ralph with whatever suits the season.  During COVID, in line with restrictions, Ralph was outside the newsagency […]

Courtney Davidson and Benji
People and their Pets

People and their pets – Courtney and Benji

Benji is a five month old Kelpie whose unusual cream colouring really makes him stand out. Courtney has owned Benji since he was a young pup. She described Benji as a very energetic dog who loves to play fetch, especially with his ball. Benji also likes Courtney’s cat, Hamish. “He […]

Barbara Honore with Swedish Vallhunds Teom and Hilts
People and their Pets

People and their pets – Barbara and her Swedish Vallhunds

Barbara Honore fell in love with Swedish Vallhunds when she saw the breed at Beaudesert Show.  A year later she bought her first Swedish Vallhund from a local breeder.  She now has brother and sister duo Bomber and Hilts who are three and a half years old. “What attracted us […]