Adelaide South Dog Teams

Leanne and 'Terri'

Leanne and 'Terri' help children at Huntfield Heights Primary School

About:  Leanne's background is in Management, Finance and Retail; she loves animals and nature
Sponsor:  Fiducian Financial Services
Dog breed:  Toy Poodle
How we met:  'Terri' belongs to a very good friend of mine.  She has two brothers 'Larry' and 'Noush'
Great loves:  Her favourite toys which are her soft hedgehog and purple elephant
Favourite foods:  Turkey
Doesn’t like:  Her little brother 'Larry' sometimes but is pretty easygoing
Quirks:  She talks - barks once for yes if asked a question, turns her head to one side when listening to you

Joy and 'Jedda' help children at Calvary Lutheran School.

About:  Joy is a Student Support Officer; she enjoys the beach, watersports and hiking
Sponsor:  Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash
Dog breed:  Border Collie
How we met:  From a breeder
Great loves:  Beach, chasing balls and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Chicken mince
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  Finds toys to bring to you to play games with

Wendy and 'Essie' help children at Edwardsown Primary School.

About: Wendy is retired, she volunteers at school for banking, reading and canteen
Sponsor: Generously sponsored with a gift from Edwardstown Primary School
Dog breed:  Mini Schnauzer
How we met:  My previous dog passed away at 15 years old. I wanted 'Essie' for company
Great loves:  Walks, tummy rubs and food
Favourite foods:  Not fussy
Doesn’t like:  Being left on her own for too long

Ann and 'Bertie'

Ann and 'Bertie' help children at Southern Vales Christian College.

About:  Ann is retired; she enjoys reading and walking
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Spoodle
How we met:  Always had a dog and my last one passed away at 16 so I bought 'Bertie'
Great loves:  Ropes, balls, cuddles, beach and walks
Favourite foods: Cheese 
Doesn’t like:  Fruit
Quirks:  Brings toys to anyone who comes to the door as a greeting

Gavin and 'Sid'

Gavin and 'Sid' help children at Ascot Park Primary School.

About: Gavin is a local church pastor and a runner.
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Chihuahua x Cocker Spaniel

How we met:  Have had 'Sid' since he was a puppy.
Great loves:  Sleeping in the sun, food and tummy scratches.
Favourite foods:  Ham
Doesn’t like:  Boxers
Quirks:  Shivering

Lara and 'Nina'

Lara and 'Nina' help children at Upper Sturt Primary School

About:  Lara is self-employed at Make Modern Magazine (quilt magazine); she is a bookworm and enjoys sewing and quilting
Sponsor:  Make Modern Magazine
Dog breed:  Staffy Cross
How we met:  'Nina' is my 5th foster puppy and I quickly realised that she is that special one for me who I couldn't say goodbye to
Great loves:  Adventures, walks on the beach, sleeping, playing with my older dog 'Leo'
Favourite foods: Treats, peanut butter, chicken
Doesn’t like:  Rain and getting wet, except at the beach
Quirks:  She loves climbing and getting up high

Ann and 'Alfred'

Ann and 'Alfred' help children  at Edwardstown Primary School

About: Ann is a retired Teacher, she enjoys gardening, scrabble and her grandchildren
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

How we met:  Since a puppy
Great loves:  Being patted, treats sleeping on my lap
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Regular dog food
Quirks:  Loves people, other dogs, will turn on his back to be petted