Mandurah Dog Teams

Amanda and her dogs, 'Donny' and 'Dudley', help children at Mandurah Baptist College

About:   Amanda is mum to 2 gorgeous grown-up kids and 2 furry kids!! She loves dogs, spending time with family and gardening

Sponsor: 'Donny' and 'Dudley' are sponsored by Halls Head Small Animal Clinic.

Dog breed: Golden Retriever

How we met: 'Donny' was actually a Seeing Eye Puppy we raised. We were able to keep him when he didn't pass his tests.

'Dudley' came to us on the same date we put our 'Humphrey' to sleep a few years ago. We think 'Humphrey' sent us 'Dudley'.

Great loves: 'Donny' loves the beach and trying to find fish and crabs; 'Dudley' loves running on the beach and laying on his back

Favourite foods:   'Donny' loves yoghurt and bananas; 'Dudley' loves anything but especially chicken.

Doesn’t like:   Both dogs don't like being left outside when we are inside.

Quirks: 'Dudley' rings a bell when he wants to go outside; 'Donny' swings his ball and rope toy to try to get it wound around his nose or legs

David and his dog 'Mr Puttel' help children at Lakelands Primary School

About: Retired engineer

Sponsor:  Lakelands Shopping Centre

Dog breed: Cavoodle

How we met: My granddaughter chose Mr Puttel from a litter of nine puppies. Or maybe Mr Puttel chose her

Great loves: Food, tummy rubs and paddling at the beach

Favourite foods: Everything

Doesn’t like: Being picked up

Quirks: He snores really loudly

Joe and 'Daisy' help children at Carnaby Rise Primary School

About: Joe is a retired pharmacist

Sponsor: Key Produce

Dog breed: Labradoodle

How we met: From a breeder

Great loves: Teddy bear, ball and squeaky toys

Favourite foods: Everything

Doesn't like: Dogs in TV shows, grooming, being away from Mum and Dad

Quirks: Loves chasing and retrieving ball, often sleeps with teddy bear in her mouth

Jo and 'Lilly' help children in  Mandurah Catholic College

About: Jo is a registered nurse. She enjoys quilting and her grandchildren

Dog Sponsor: Occuhealth Pty Ltd

Dog breed: Maltese Cross

How we met: I have always had dogs. I met 'Lilly' as a pup and fell in love with her

Great loves: Her squeaky toy

Favourite foods: Steak

Doesn't like: Balls or "rough housing"

Quirks: Sits on kitchen mat every morning until biscuit is given

Maki and 'Pola' help children at Frederick Irwin Anglican School, Meadow Springs Campus
About: Maki is a social researcher at University. She is a former School Teacher and enjoys pastel painting
Sponsor: Halls Head Small Animal Clinic
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Came to us as an eight-week-old puppy
Great loves:  Running on the beach and sleeping with her cuddly toys
Favourite foods:  Everything and lots of it
Doesn’t like:  Swimming
Quirks:  Loves to share "pecking" scrap food with our chooks in the garden

Denise and 'Clancy' help children at North Dandalup Primary School.

About: Denise is a Teacher at North Dandalup Primary School
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from The Jelley Family Foundation
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  I have always had a dog and always loved Golden Retrievers
Great loves:  Beach Runs, walks and swimming
Favourite foods:  Toast and honey
Doesn’t like:  Being left alone

 Kathy and 'Ben' help children at North Dandalup Primary School.

About: Kathy was a High School Teacher, moving into Immigration Trainer/ Officer for Australian Border Force. She loves painting and drawing
Sponsor: Robyn Clarke MLA

Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met: 'Ben' was bred by Australian Border Force but was rejected at 17 months old due to him not being capable and just wanting fuss and love which he now gets

Great Loves:  Fuss, cuddles, fluffy toys, being told he is good, walks and fetching ball
Favourite foods:  Chicken and carrots (has to - he is on a diet)
Doesn’t like:  He is such a happy boy, he has never shown me anything he dislikes
Quirks:  Loves to snuggle his head in your neck and go to sleep

Brenda and 'Poppy' help children at South Halls Head Primary School.

About: Brenda is retired and enjoying life
Sponsor: Key Produce

Dog breed:  Groodle
How we met:  Purchased as a puppy from Tasmania
Great loves:  Playing ball, walks and tricks
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Thunderstorms and fireworks
Quirks:  Presents her ball to complete strangers

 Susannah and 'Taco' help children at Mandurah Catholic College.

About: I work in our Veterinary Business, Fourlimb Surgical Solutions. I have three amazing teenagers. I enjoy cycling and strapping 'Taco' into his bike basket for a ride
Sponsor:  Fourlimb Surgical Solutions
Dog breed:  Chihuahua
How we met:  We got 'Taco' as a friend for our whippet 'Winnie' and they are great play mates.
Great loves:  He is a true lap dog and loves cuddles
Favourite foods:  Carrots and chicken
Doesn’t like:  Broccoli
Quirks:  He snores like a freight train

Natasha and 'Obi'

Natasha and 'Obi' help children at South Halls Head Primary School

About: Natasha is a Photographer, loves art. She has an Arts Degree
Sponsor:  Estuary Vet Clinic
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met: After my father passed away, realised life is too short, so decided to get 'Obi' to get me out of the house and have a purpose
Great loves:  Ear and belly rubs, cheese
Favourite foods:  Cheese and sardines
Doesn’t like:  Being ignored
Quirks:  Big goof ball, can hear cheese packet taken out of fridge a mile away

Mike and 'Roger'

Mike and 'Roger' help children at Ocean Road Primary School

About: Mike is retired, formerly a Teacher of English Language
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Falcon.
Dog breed:  Pug cross
How we met:  His original owner, my son, asked me to have him whilst he himself was in COVID isolation three years ago
Great loves:  Affection and food
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Being shouted at
Quirks:  None, he is a loveable, laid-back little bloke

Steph and 'Charlie'

Steph and 'Charlie' help children at Lakelands Primary School

 
About: Steph is a Criminology Student and enjoys spending time with her daughter and reading
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Mayday Opportunity shops Inc
Dog breed:  Spoodle
How we met:  My parents bought 'Charlie' when I was a teenager and he and I have had  a lovely bond ever since
Great loves:  Cuddles and praise
Favourite foods:  Chicken and meat sticks
Doesn’t like:  'Charlie' is so easy going he doesn't dislike much
Quirks:  He likes to carry a rope around in his mouth everywhere he goes in the house

Camille and 'Monty'

Camille and 'Monty' help children at Frederick Irwin Anglican Primary, Halls Head Campus.

About: Camille is an Ex-Teacher and Tafe Tutor. She enjoys painting/art activities, reading and gardening
Sponsor:  Sponsored by Mandurah Cruises
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  Retired and had time for a dog
Great loves:  Looking for crabs and fish in the estuary or down on the beach
Favourite foods:  Treats.  'Monty' is a fussy eater, we are always looking for different foods
Doesn’t like: Flies, someone standing on his tail and being in the hot sun 
Quirks:  He loves having jumpers and coats on in the winter. He has a big box of winter clothes

John and 'Frankie'

John and 'Frankie' help children at Falcon Primary School

About: John is retired, he is extremely active in the local Lions Club
Sponsor:  Beyond Bank
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Bought from a breeder, she is a retired breeding dog
Great loves: Cake, sleeping, cuddles and chasing chickens
Favourite foods: Chicken 
Doesn’t like: Puppies - as an ex breeding dog she's seen enough
Quirks: She loves cake - as soon as my wife makes one and it's out of the oven, she is there

Bec and 'Daisy'

Bec and 'Daisy' help children at Maidens Park Primary School

About: Bec is mum to her daughter and fur babies.  She has always loved the idea of dogs in schools to help the children learn
Sponsor:  This Story Dog is generously funded through a gift from Lions Club Eaton
Dog breed:  Groodle
How we met:  I have always had dogs.  'Daisy' is a beautiful girl who has had 2 litters of gorgeous puppies
Great loves:  Walks, cuddles on mum's bed
Favourite foods:  Everything
Doesn’t like:  Not much
Quirks:  She snores when she sleeps on her back

Cheryle and 'Ruby'

Cheryle and 'Ruby' help children at Madora Bay Primary School

About: Cheryle is a retired Teacher
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Australian Cobberdog
How we met: Bought for retirement and volunteer work as well as a pet
Great loves: Food, playing games, loves company
Favourite foods: Treats and food of any sort
Doesn’t like:  Being left out of things
Quirks: Loves her pet pig (pink), does some tricks