Melbourne South East Dog Teams

Maureen and 'Milo' help children at Beaumaris Primary School

About: Maureen is a retired Public Servant, who enjoys being part of the dog world
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Beaumaris Primary School
Dog breed:  Basset Hound
How we met:  'Milo' came to me as a puppy at 13 weeks of age
Great loves:  Walks and games
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Being left alone
Quirks:  He is crazy but so adorable

Bev and 'Ruby' help children at East Bentleigh Primary School

About: Bev is a Lecturer in Education, she was a Kindergarten Teacher
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  Love of dogs and animals
Great loves:  Soft toys, children and walks
Favourite foods:  Chicken and fish
Doesn’t like:  Boundy dogs

Terry and 'Nell' help children at St Brigid's Primary School

About:  Terry is a Disability Educator, he enjoys golf, walking, gardening and motorcycle riding
Sponsor:  Beaumaris Lions Club
Dog breed:  Kelpie
How we met:  Pet rescue
Great loves:  Playing with toys, swimming and other dogs
Favourite foods:  Dry food and biscuits
Doesn’t like:  Pats on the rump 

Lea and 'Georgi' help children at St Brigid's Primary School

About: Lea is retired she loves reading, craft and her six grandchildren
Sponsor: Community Bank Parkdale
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  After grandchildren were older my daughter convinced me a puppy would be great company
Great loves:  Runs in the park, tummy rubs
Favourite foods:  Chicken and dry food

Jan and 'Sophie' help children at St John Vianney's Primary School.

About:  Jan is retired and enjoying the good life with her dogs
Sponsor: Choices Flooring Parkdale
Dog breed:  Chocolate Labrador 
How we met:  'Sophie' came to me on breeder's terms. Unfortunately, this did not happen and she became my best friend and constant companion
Great loves:  Swimming at the beach, chasing seagulls and being with me
Favourite foods:  Anything, she is a Labrador
Doesn’t like:  Being left at home and ignored
Quirks:  Can already tell the time! 5pm is dinner time

  Jenny and 'Toby' help children at East Bentleigh Primary School.

About: Jenny is a busy retiree, with six grandchildren she is always on the go!
Sponsor: Fasham Johnson Pty Ltd
Dog breed:  Yorki Poo
How we met:  Always had dogs in my life, rescued and rehomed. 'Toby' is a rehome, came to me at 15 months.
Great loves:  Walks, treats, listening to stories and getting pats
Favourite foods:  Chicken, liver treats
Doesn’t like:  Puppies in his face
Quirks:  Always a few circle dances before dinner

David and 'Magic' help children at Valkstone Primary School

About: David is a Golf nut, and full time Grandpa
Sponsor:  Matthew Flinders Hotel
Dog breed:  Toy Poodle
How we met:  Company during Covid
Great loves:  Rides in car and eating
Favourite foods: Kibble and my meals 
Doesn’t like:  Baths
Quirks:  Shaking hands and kissing

Jayne and 'Harvey' help children at Murrumbeena Primary School

About: Retired Carer for Children with Disabilities
Sponsor:  Atrium Media
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  'Harvey' is a rescue dog and we have had several Labradors
Great loves:  Walks, being a loyal companion, his toys, other dogs, people and swimming
Favourite foods: Anything and everything 
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  He likes to paw us when he wants something. Always thanks us for his dinner

David and 'Reggie' help children at Murrumbeena Primary School

About: David is an Engineer, he enjoys sport, music and spending time with the family
Sponsor:  Ray White Carnegie
Dog breed:  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met:  As a puppy in 2020
Great loves:  Walks, pats and lots of naps
Favourite foods:  Dried chicken tenders
Doesn’t like:  Being alone
Quirks:  Loves lying on his back on your lap

Silvia and 'Cooper' help children at Murrumbeena Primary School

About: Silvia loves travelling and spending time outdoors with her kids and 'Cooper'
Sponsor:  Community Bank Murrumbeena
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  We have had 'Cooper' since he was a puppy. We chose him from the litter because he was a curious pup, sniffing everywhere and not afraid of loud noises.
Great loves:  Lots of pats ,cuddles, food and puddles of water
Favourite foods:  Any food that the kids eat, especially ice cream
Doesn’t like:  Being told off when he steals food from the table
Quirks:  Pushes his head to your hand so that you don't stop patting him

Jan and 'Murphy' help children at St John Vianney's Primary School.

About: Jan is retired and enjoying the good life with her dogs
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Flat coat Retriever
How we met:  'Murphy' came to me from an amazing breeder who knew I loved Flat coats.  This is my second Flat coat in this program 
Great loves:  'Murphy' loves to carry things around whether it's his soft toys around home or a treasure he finds on his walks. Loves the ocean
Favourite foods:  Loves munching on crunchy vegetables
Doesn’t like:  Not being with me. Follows me around like my shadow
Quirks:  Loves little 'Teddy bear dogs'. Lies down next to them and cuddles them

Karen and  'Henry' help children at Murrumbeena Primary School

About: Karen is a children's author and loves knitting
Sponsor:  Community Bank Murrumbeena
Dog breed:  Cairn Terrier
How we met:  The whole family went to choose 'Henry' from a litter of happy puppies
Great loves:  Tug-of-war and stories
Favourite foods:  Zucchini
Doesn’t like:  If you're late with dinner or breakfast
Quirks:  Getting on to the kitchen table

Lexie and 'Albie' (Bertie) help children  at Murrumbeena Primary School

About: Lexie is an Engineer, she loves dogs and horses
Sponsor: The Boundary Hotel
Dog breed:  Mini Schnauzer
How we met:  Got him as a puppy
Great loves:  Food and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Baths
Quirks:  Scared of his own farts

Jess and 'Bella' help children at St Andrew's Catholic School Clayton South

About: Jess is currently completing Post Grad Studies
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from St Andrew's Primary School
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Rescue
Great loves:  Food, cuddles and people
Favourite foods:  Any
Doesn’t like:  Vacuum 

Linda and 'Peggy' help children at Moorabbin Primary School

About:  Literacy Intervention Officer
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Toy Poodle
How we met:  I have always had dogs in the family
Great loves:  Playing ball, tug of war
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Her teeth being brushed
Quirks:  None

Priyanka and 'Bailey' will help children at Carnegie Primary School

About: Priyanka is a Cake Artist, she is an enthusiastic volunteer and mum of 3 including 'Bailey'
Sponsor:  Caulfield Veterinary Hospital
Dog breed:  Stag Hound x Labrador
How we met:  Adopted though a FB post. We were on a wait list to meet her, so happy that we did. She is the sweetest big girl.
Great loves:  Treats, swimming, playing fetch, belly rubs and camping
Favourite foods:  Almost everything
Doesn’t like:  Baths! so funny as she is a true water dog otherwise
Quirks:  She thinks she is the perfect size to sit on your lap. She is scared of cats.

Jenny and 'Alaska' help children at Mordialloc Beach Primary School

About:  Jenny is semiretired
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Mordialloc-Mentone
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  'Alaska' is a released Guide Dog. I adopted her after her completion of the Guide Dog Puppy Program when she was one.
Great loves:  Pats, new toys, watching Tv, sleeping, rolling in the grass and sand
Favourite foods:  Chicken and cheese
Doesn’t like: The water, she loves the beach but won't swim.

Kate and 'Grace' help children at Haileybury Newlands School

About: Kate is a Make up Artist
Sponsor: Dinsan Nursery
Dog breed:  Italian Greyhound
How we met:  Adopted her almost 2 years ago when her breeder became ill and rehomed some of her dogs
Great loves:  Cuddles, warm bed, treats and her brothers
Favourite foods:  Chicken necks
Doesn’t like:  Cold weather
Quirks:  She wags her tail when you talk to her - so cute

Marcie and 'Dov' help children at East Bentleigh Primary School

About: Marcie volunteers with Vision Australia, City of Kingston Libraries
Sponsor:  Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash
Dog breed:  Mastiff Cross
How we met:  Rescued 4 years ago
Great loves:  Walks, hugs, food and friends
Favourite foods:  Everything
Doesn’t like:  Thunder and yelling
Quirks:  Likes having his teeth brushed

Sara and 'Jack' help children at Coatsville Primary School

About: Sara is an Executive Assistant
Sponsor:  Nick Staikos MP
Dog breed:  Greyhound
How we met:  Adopted from GAP
 

Mina and 'Rusty' help children at Aspendale Primary School

About: Mina was a Primary School Teacher for over 40 years
Sponsor:  Community Bank Parkdale
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met: Family dog. After death of my husband, family suggested they let me have 'Rusty' as company
Great loves:  Meeting people, company and walks
Favourite foods: Bones 

Megan and 'Summer' help children at Beaumaris Primary School

About: Megan is a teacher, who loves reading and is a dog lover
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Bayside Dog Owners Group

Initial funding provided by Westfield Local Hero's program.
Dog breed:  Golden retriever
How we met:  We bought 'Summer' as a puppy
Great loves:  Food and pats
Favourite foods:  Chicken breasts
Doesn’t like: Being ignored

Shelley and 'Rosie' help children at Kingswood Primary School

About: Shelley is semi-retired and loves travelling and socialising with 'Rosie'
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Kingswood Primary School

Initial funding provided by Westfield Local Hero's program.
Dog breed:  Border Collie cross Kelpie
How we met:  Adopted 'Rosie' as a puppy
Great loves:  Going to the park, playing and visiting our local coffee shop, for pats.
Favourite foods: Dog biscuits and roast chicken

Fiona and 'Ranger' help children at Moorabbin Primary School

About: Fiona loves getting out for walks with her dog
Sponsor:  Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital

Initial funding provided by Westfield Local Hero's program.
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met: Ranger came to us as a Guide Dog Puppy in training
Great loves:  Squeaky toys, swimming and cuddles
Favourite foods: Carrots

Doesn't like: Magpies

Quirks: "runs" in his sleep!

Ligal and 'Zoro' help children at McKinnon Primary School

About: Ligal is a children's Occupational Therapist. She loves travelling and having fun
Sponsor:  Matthew Flinders Hotel
Dog breed:  Groodle
How we met:  I've always grown up with dogs. During Covid I was often looking after my friends dog and decided to get my own. Best thing I ever did
Great loves:  Treats, cuddles and going for walks (especially to the beach)
Favourite foods:  Cheese
Doesn’t like:  Hair dryer on his face
Quirks:  'Zoro' likes to sing