Kempsey Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Thungutti/Dunghutti Nation*
Helen Barnett
Helen and 'Piper'
Helen and 'Piper' help children at Kempsey East Public School and Kempsey Shire library
About: Helen is a retired teacher
Sponsor: Echo Voice and Data
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: A local breeder donated her to me, so she could become a Story Dog, as she was no longer suitable for breeding
Great loves: Her humans, walks and food
Favourite foods:
Anything she can get
Doesn’t like:
Doesn't like being ignored
Quirks: A tail that doesn't stop wagging
Nell and 'Spock'
Nell and 'Spock' help children at Frank Partridge VC Primary School
About: Nell is a cattle farmer and writer
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Hardie Family
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: Bought him as a working dog
Great loves: Rounding up cattle and giving cuddles, splashing in the dam
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Thunder
Quirks: Likes to sing (howl) first thing in the morning
