Kwinana Dog Teams

Lynda and 'Cayde' help children at Bertram Primary School.

About: Lynda is a Procurement Co-Ordinator. She enjoys travel and time with her grandson
Sponsor: City of Kwinana
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Purchased as a puppy from a breeder in Southern River at 8 weeks old
Great loves:  Food, playtime, pats and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Cooked chicken and Greek honey yoghurt
Doesn’t like:  Raw carrots and grapes
Quirks:  Sleeps on his back, occasional snoring and rolling on the grass

Christina and 'Buddy'

Christina and 'Buddy' help children at Bertram Primary School and Medina Primary School

About: Christina is a retired teacher/lecturer. She likes working with dogs and supporting children's education.

Sponsor: 'Buddy' is sponsored by Roger Cook MLA - Member for Kwinana

Dog breed:  Newfoundland Cross Rough Collie

How we met: 'Buddy' was a gift from former student when she couldn't keep him

Great loves: Playing with other dogs and children

Favourite foods: Anything

Quirks: 'Buddy' gets excited (still a puppy) but calms quickly

Derek and 'Odie'

Derek and 'Odie' help children at Bertram Primary School

About: Derek is a Paramedic & Researcher. He enjoys mountain biking and hiking
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from HBF
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  We have had 'Odie' since a puppy
Great loves:  Playing fetch, balls, search games and the beach
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Baths and having his face touched
Quirks:  'Odie' loves to swim and go to the beach but hates bath-time

Gaye and 'Gracie'

Gaye and 'Gracie' help children at Honeywood Primary School

About: Gaye is retired, she enjoys outings with friends and playing golf
Sponsor:  The Jelley Family Foundation
Dog breed: King Charles Spaniel
How we met:  Have always had dogs at home as they are such good company and encourage me to exercise
Great loves:  Pats, walks and children
Favourite foods:  Everything
Doesn’t like:  Birds sitting on her lawn
Quirks:  Snores

Donna and 'Jarvis'

Donna and 'Jarvis' help children at Honeywood Primary School

About:  Donna is an Administrator, mum of two, keen walker, originally from UK
Sponsor:  Green Bean Accountants
Dog breed:  Cocker Spaniel
How we met:  Bought at 8 weeks, family dog 
Great loves:  Sleep, cuddles, people
Favourite foods:  Dentastix, chews
Doesn’t like:  Too much exercise
Quirks:  Loves to talk

Alison and 'Patty'

Alison and 'Patty' help children at Wellard Primary School

About:  Alison is a retired Academic who enjoys travel, gardening and reading
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Lagotto Cross
How we met:  'Patty' is the daughter of a friend's dog. I picked her out from the litter at about 4 weeks of age. She was very cute
Great loves:  Playing at the beach with other dogs and people
Favourite foods:  Chicken and Cheese
Quirks:  Tilts her head when listening and likes to answer

Rosie and 'Evie'

Rosie and 'Evie' help children at Attadale Primary School

About:  Rosie has recently retired from 25 years working as a special needs education assistant.  She loves travel and spending time with family and friends
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is seeking a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  I waited 3 years from when my last Cavoodle, Bella, passed away before getting 'Evie' when I retired so I could be home with my new puppy
Great loves:  'Evie' is obsessed with a ball, kids and other dogs
Favourite foods:  Any wet food
Doesn’t like:  Dog biscuits and sleeping
Quirks:  Every night 'Evie' starts her bedtime routine in the corner of my walk-in robe behind the washing basket where she can't be seen.  She comes out some time during the night

Lesley and 'Taega'

Lesley and 'Taega' help children at Bertram Primary School

About:  Lesley is an Industrial Chemist working in Agriculture.  Loves dogs
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  Wanted a dog since I was 14 years old.  Saw 'Taega' and fell in love
Great loves:  Balls, balls, balls, his best friend Ollie and hugs
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Being told it's home time from the park
Quirks:  Likes to roll around on the grass with his legs in the air

Haya and 'Belle'

Haya and 'Belle' help children in Kwinana area

About:  Haya loves all dogs and cares for many dogs at her home
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  Regular dog sitter for a friend
Great loves:  Food, beach, park, humans and other dogs
Favourite foods:  Salmon and snow peas
Doesn’t like:  Lettuce and big dogs
Quirks:  She likes to talk and she brings the newspaper in every morning

Janelle and 'Zala'

Janelle and 'Zala' help children at Jilbup Primary School

About:  Janelle is an Education Support Teacher.  Currently Community Engagement Coordinator at high school
Sponsor: Happiness Co
Dog breed:  Shoodle
How we met:  My daughters really wanted a dog and it was the perfect time for us as a family
Great loves:  Spending time with people
Favourite foods:  Her daily dental treats
Doesn’t like:  Travelling in the car
Quirks:  She gets "zoomies" at her bed time