Mornington Peninsula South Dog Teams

Gabrielle and 'Tassie' help children at Boneo Primary School

About: Gabrielle enjoys looking after her grandkids, walks, reading and gardening
Sponsor:  'Tassie' is the Mornington Peninsula Community Dog, generously funded through donations by clients of Peninsula Vet Care
Dog breed:  Labrador retriever
How we met:  Adopted as a puppy
Great loves:  Food, balls, pats, sitting and leaning on me
Favourite foods:  Everything 
Quirks:  Loves being patted, shakes hands

Christine and 'Millie' help children at Eastbourne Primary School

About: Christine is retired, she enjoys Tai Chi, ballroom dancing, walking and travel
Sponsor:  'Millie' is the Mornington Peninsula Community Dog, generously funded through donations by clients of Peninsula Vet Care
Dog breed:  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met:  Rehomed
Great loves:  Chest rubs, sleeping, cuddles and long walks on the beach
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Magpies

Danielle and 'Diva' help children at Our Lady of Fatima Rosebud

About: Mother of 2 daughters. Loves horses and animals, making others happy.
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Red Hill District
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Bought from breeder at 11 months old
Great loves:  Cuddles, pats, walks and toys
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  The hose sprayed at her
Quirks:  Can be wiggly waggy when very excited

Tamara and 'Roxy' will help children at Tootgarook Primary School

About: Tamara is a Disability Support Worker, she plays netball and volunteers at school for P&F
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Bought her at 8 weeks old
Great loves:  Balls, cuddles, belly rubs
Favourite foods:  Liver treats
Doesn’t like:  Yelling at her
Quirks:  Takes socks as a game. Always rolls for belly rubs

Sandra and 'Charlie' help children at Sorrento Primary School

About: Sandra is retired. She volunteers at Jack and Andy's Op Shop.
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Raechel Godfrey
Dog breed:  Spoodle
How we met:  A rehomed dog at 10 years old
Great loves:  Everything
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Loud noises
Quirks:  Can be a bit nervous with loud noises

Mary and 'Dolly' help children at Eastbourne Primary School

About: Mary enjoys paddle boarding, dogs, yoga and spending time at the beach
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Old English Sheepdog
How we met:  We rehomed 'Dolly' at 4 years old
Great loves:  Food, pats, music, sleeping and love
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  'Dolly' likes to be a typical Old English Sheepdog, she likes to herd us and her dog brother around the house and park