Melbourne Bayside South Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator in Training
Melbourne Bayside South
Story Dogs is currently training the coordinator for dog teams in the Melbourne Bayside South area.
Helen and 'Louie'
Helen and 'Louie' help children at Edithvale Primary School
About: Helen enjoys golf, yoga, reading, is semi-retired and works in customer service/admin
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Aspendale Gardens Community Bank
Dog breed: Labrador cross
How we met:
Helen's husband bought Louie from a breeder as a surprise
Great loves: Walks on the beach, lying in the sun, leaning in for a pat or cuddle and playing tug of war with a rope
Favourite foods: Fresh kangaroo meat and carrots
Doesn't like: AFL footy noise and roaring crowds from the TV!
Quirks:
Will try to get between your legs for a cuddle/pat
Nicole and 'Ally'
Nicole and 'Ally' help children at Chelsea Heights Primary School
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Corrigan and Ross families
Dog breed: Golden retriever
How we met: Got her as a puppy
Great loves: Pats, walks and food
Favourite foods: Anything and everything
Quirks: Thinks she is a lap dog
Francine and 'Honey'
Francine and 'Honey' help children at Seaford Park Primary School.
About: Francine is passionate about supporting people to overcome challenges and achieve their goals
Sponsor: Sonya Kilkenny MP
Dog breed: Miniature Poodle
Great loves: Socialising with other dogs, playing at the beach and getting pats from anyone and everyone
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Blueberries
Deb and 'Luna'
Deb and 'Luna' help children at Edithvale Primary School.
About: Deb is a Ops Manager, she enjoys swimming, gardening, travel and being around animals
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Spoodle
How we met: Met 'Luna' through COVID, she was my neighbours dog and we have become best friends and did many walks together
Great Loves:
Wagging her tail, playing in the park
Favourite foods: Not fussy, loves treats
Doesn’t like: Being alone
Quirks:
Loves to please people, tail never stops wagging
Michelle and 'Ziva'
Michelle and 'Ziva' help children at Seaford Park Primary School.
About: Michelle is a retired Primary School Teacher and doting grandma
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: I fell in love with my daughter's Golden Retriever and as I had retired I was able to dedicate the time to loving and caring for my dog
Great Loves:
Chasing balls, being patted
Favourite foods: Treats, kangaroo only
Doesn’t like: Being alone
Quirks: None