Perth - Kallaroo Dog Teams

Francesca and 'Darcy'

Francesca and 'Darcy' help children at West Greenwood Primary School

About: Francesca was a teacher. She enjoys family, reading, beach, friends and music

Dog Sponsor:  Key Produce

Dog breed: Golden Retriever

How we met: He was one of seven in the litter. We have never had a male dog before so choosing 'Darcy' was a surprise

Great loves: Squeaky toys, going for walks and the beach

Favourite foods:  All food

Does not like:   Being put out at night to sleep in his kennel

Quirks: 'Darcy' is startled when he sees /hears other dogs on TV or the radio making noises

Jennifer and 'Pluto' help children at St Marks Anglican Community School

About:   Jennifer is a stay-at-home Mum, previously a teacher
Funding: Beyond Bank Australia
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met:  'Pluto' belongs to my sister and her family who have generously allowed me to train him and take over from our retiring Story Dog 'Maverick'
Great loves:  Cuddles
Favourite foods:  Cheese
Quirks:  'Pluto' can open a fly screen door, but is afraid of dog doors

Mareille, Tim and 'Henry' help children at Hillarys Primary School.

About: Mareille is an Early Childhood and  Special Needs Educator. Tim is a Process Control Engineer. They both love spending time with their family and helping kids reach their potential. They love animals
Sponsor: This Story Dog is generously funded through a gift from The Jelley Family Foundation
Dog breed:  Spoodle
How we met:  We fell in love with the breed through our previous dog, who reached 16 years of age, so we knew that a spoodle was the right fit for our family
Great loves:  Kids, cats and toys
Favourite foods:    Steak and treats
Doesn’t like:  Being left out of the action
Quirks:  He likes to sleep with his head on a cushion

Kendra and 'Ollie'

Kendra and 'Ollie' help children at Hillarys Primary School.

About:  Kendra is an Executive Assistant at Telethon Speech and Hearing and mother of two girls
Sponsor: Volkswagen Osborne Park
Dog breed:  Maltese Terrier
How we met:  Adopted as a puppy as a surprise for our girls for Christmas
Great loves:  Teddies and pats
Favourite foods:  Cheese
Doesn’t like:  Vegetables
Quirks:  Sucking his teddies before going to sleep

Naomi and 'Digger'

Naomi and 'Digger' help children at Padbury Primary School

About: Naomi currently works as a Family Liaison Officer at Ronald McDonald House
Sponsor:  Rivett Construction
Dog breed:  Schnoodle
How we met:  We Googled for a small dog, loving, hypoallergenic, friendly, perfect for kids. A schnoodle was the answer
Great loves:  Cuddles, beach walks, car rides to dog park and chasing his ball
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Carrots
Quirks:  When talking to 'Digger' he appears to be listening. Tilts his head to one side and has ridiculously expressive eyebrows

Marie and 'Bonnie'

Marie and 'Bonnie' help children at Glendale Primary School

About: Marie is a retired teacher.  She enjoys swimming, reading and dog walking
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Northern Suburbs Training and Obedience Dog Club
Dog breed:  Cocker spaniel
How we met:  As a companion to make me more active
Great loves: Chasing swallows, swimming 
Favourite foods:  Cheese as a treat
Doesn’t like:  Strangers patting her on the head
Quirks:  She runs to the middle of the oval with her tail wagging and then sits ready to hunt for swallows

Kira and 'Luna'

Kira and 'Luna' help children at Glengarry Primary School

About: Kira is a casual worker, interested in going into primary school teaching and she loves dogs
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  Love for dogs, and lots of cuddles
Great loves:  Constant love and attention
Favourite foods:  Fish
Doesn’t like:  When you stop patting her
Quirks:  When I say bang she loves to play dead

Jo and 'Faith'

Jo and 'Faith' help children in Kallaroo

About:  Jo wants to help children to read, as she didn't have chances like this
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Friends
Great loves:  Toys, food and family
Favourite foods:  Everything
Doesn’t like:  Being left at home alone
Quirks:  She has a huge smile

Judy and 'Lulu'

Judy and 'Lulu' help children at Tuart Hill Primary School and Osborne Primary School

About: Judy is retired, she volunteers with Delta Therapy dogs. She enjoys walking with 'Lulu', movies with friends
Sponsor:  Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash
Dog breed:  Toy Spoodle
How we met:  From a puppy
Great loves:  Walks, chasing her ball, sleeping and swimming
Favourite foods:  Chicken breast, dinner biscuits, dental chews
Doesn’t like:  Postman's bike
Quirks:  Falls asleep with her ball in her mouth

Bree and 'Ruby'

Bree and 'Ruby' help children at Allinjara Primary School

About: Bree enjoys reading, making costumes and camping
Sponsor:  Safety Solutions WA
Dog breed:  Toy Poodle
How we met:  From a puppy
Great loves:  Walks, sitting with me and getting tickles, playing with other dogs
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Horses
Quirks:  Very quick to learn, teaches younger dog at home rules of house

Despina and 'Pip'

Despina and 'Pip' help children at North Beach Primary School

About: Despina is a Music teacher, she loves dogs and reading to her son
Sponsor:  This dog is generously funded through a gift from Home Collective Leederville
Dog breed:  Brittany
How we met:  'Pip' is a rehomed breeding dog from Victoria and the breeder offered me the opportunity to have her
Great loves:  Birds
Favourite foods:  A bone
Doesn’t like:  Waiting for her breakfast
Quirks:  She grins at you in the morning

Vel and 'Trois'

Vel and 'Trois' help children at Takari Primary School

About: Vel is a Dog Instructor
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Mixed Kelpie
How we met:  RSPCA Rescue
Great loves:  People and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Cheese
Doesn’t like:  Shouting in anger
Quirks:  Loves doing tricks

Caitlin and 'Bailey'

Caitlin and 'Bailey' help children at Waddington Primary School

About:  Caitlin loves reading
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  Adopted at 4 months
Great loves:  Balls, fetch and swimming
Favourite foods:  Duck and chicken
Doesn’t like:  Fruit and spinach
Quirks:  Only does shake with one paw

Kaz and 'Baxter'

Kaz and 'Baxter' help children at Glengarry Primary School

About: Kaz is Director of Health Infrastructure. She loves reading, running and sewing
Sponsor:  Dogs West Canine Association of WA
Dog breed:  Golden retriever
How we met:  Extensive research into the breed, then found an ethical breeder. After a two year wait was selected for a puppy 'Baxter'
Great loves:  Balls, the beach, a good stick to chew, cuddles and his stuffed toy duck
Favourite foods:  Cheese
Doesn’t like:  Being dressed up, paddling pools and people shouting
Quirks:  He winks when he's happy, he always closes his eyes in photos