Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Vanessa is the coordinator for dog teams in the Geelong Central and Northern area.
Vanessa and 'Poppy' help children in Central and Northern Geelong area
About: Vanessa has worked with children, she enjoys catching up with her Cavalier Group
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Kardinia
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: 'Poppy's' half sister lives down the road and we love 'Lucy' so approached 'Lucy's' breeder
Great loves: Cuddles and seeing other cavaliers
Favourite foods: Chicken broth and green tea
Quirks: 'Poppy' is a cavalier and has been very shy and is starting to come out of her shell
Sheryle 'Clara' and 'Phoebe' help children at Tate Street Primary School
About: Sheryle is retired and enjoys photography, crafts, walking
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds
Dog breed: Miniature Schnauzers
How we met: 'Clara' was surrendered to me five years ago as the owner could not keep her. 'Phoebe' was purchased as an 8 week old puppy
Great loves: Both enjoy walks, people and going in the car
Favourite foods: Carrots
Doesn’t like: 'Phoebe'' thunder
Quirks: Loud motorbikes and thunder
Liz and 'Sally' help children at Wallington Primary School.
About: Liz loves reading and lots of dog walking
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Kersti and Martin
Dog breed: Kelpie Cross
How we met: 'Sally' was rescued 6 years ago
Great loves: Lots of walks and adventures
Favourite foods: Chicken and liver treats
Doesn’t like: Being left out of things
Quirks: She loves to play with her old squashed ball
Peter and 'Gracie' help children at Hamlyn Banks Primary School
About: Peter is retired, he enjoys golf and volunteering
Sponsor: Shaw and Partners Foundation
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Runs, walks, chicken and playing
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Surprises
Quirks: Doesn't bark
Alice and 'Fflame' help children at South Geelong Primary School
About: Alice is retired and loves reading, baking, travelling, driving teenagers around
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Kardinia
Dog breed: Dalmatian
How we met: 'Fflame' is our second Dalmatian. We met her as a tiny puppy, smallest in her litter and quietest. Breeder chose our family as a good fit for her.
Great loves: Food, tummy rubs, people, sniffing, sleeping
Favourite foods: Broccoli stalks, chicken skin
Doesn’t like: carrots, wet grass, the Vet
Quirks: 'Fflame' has a black patch over one eye, greets people before dogs (unless Golden Retrievers)
Briony and 'Dash' help children at Northern Bay College, Hendy Street campus
About: Briony is an Associate Adviser
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Shaw and Partners Foundation
Initial funding provided by Westfield Local Heroes program.
Dog breed: Dalmation
How we met: Always grown up with dogs
Great loves: Food, treats, walks and me!
Favourite foods: Peanut butter, carrots, & blueberries
Quirks: He can be a little ditzy and accident prone. He is known as Ditzy Dash or car crash Dash.
Hayley and 'Trixie' help children in the Geelong area
About: Hayley enjoys sewing, cooking and spending time with the family
Sponsor: Sponsor details coming soon
Dog breed: Miniature Long Haired Dachshund
How we met: 'Trixie' came to us as the missing link to our family. She cuddles our daughter off to sleep and loves us unconditionally.
Great loves: Pats, cheese and cuddles
Favourite foods: Chicken and cheese
Doesn’t like: Walking in the rain, being left at home
Quirks: 'Trixie' has her own school uniform, hand made to match her human sister
Graeme and 'Koby' help children at Newcomb Primary School
About: Graeme is retired, he enjoys golf and local football
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of East Geelong
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Bought as a companion dog at 10 weeks from a registered breeder
Great loves: Beach trips, off lead parks, walks
Favourite foods: Kibble
Doesn’t like: Being alone
Marie-Louise and 'Lucy' help children at Leopold Primary School
About:
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Estate of Timothy Crowley
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: 'Lucy' is my second Golden Retriever. I love Goldies and they are great companions. She was a fantastic comfort during Covid.
Great loves: 'Lucy' loves people, especially our family and neighbours.
Favourite foods: She isn't fussy about her food, she just likes it on time!
Doesn’t like: Sudden loud noises
Quirks:
'Lucy' loves to "work the crowd"!
Call Janine (Managing Director)
*All indigenous names and places were sourced from the local Council of each Region.
Header photos by White Shadow Photography with this link https://www.whiteshadowphotography.com.au/