Perth - Armadale Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Noongar people*
Pat Foster
Pat and 'Fergus'
About: Pat is a retired Teacher. She loves spending time with her family and loves sewing for several charities. She also enjoys going for long walks with 'Fergus' and teaching him new tricks
Sponsor: Roleystone-Karragullen Community Bank Branch
Dog breed: Shetland Sheepdog
How we met: We have always had dogs as part of our family. It took a long time to find a Shetland Sheepdog puppy, but when we met "Fergus' it was love at first sight
Great loves: Being with his family, going for walks and showing off.
Favourite foods: All his small treats and carrots
Doesn’t like: Brushing his teeth
Quirks: He loves using his long nose to search inside pockets - there might just be a treat in there
Tanya and 'Mike'
Tanya and 'Mike' help children at Clifton Hills Primary School
About:
Tanya is an Education Assistant. She enjoys camping, reading and travelling
Dog breed:
Border collie
Dog Sponsor:
Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Armadale Kelmscott
How we met:
To be a friend to 'Snooki' who was a Story Dog
Great loves:
Pats
Favourite foods:
Treats
Doesn't like:
Swimming pools
Merrilyn and 'Mia'
Merrilyn and 'Mia' help children at Kalamunda Christian School
About: Merrilyn is a retired Education Assistant. She is a trained Mothercraft Nurse and has 9 grandchildren
Sponsor: Mia is sponsored by an anonymous sponsor at Kalamunda Christian School.
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Bought her from a lady who was having to move house and unable to take her. She had several litters before coming to us.
Great loves: Walks, her baby monkey toys, playing in water.
Favourite foods: Chicken and vegetables and actually anything!!!
Doesn’t like: Thunder and lightning
Quirks: She has 2 soft toy monkeys and treats them like she would have her puppies. I call them her "babies" and she takes them outside and brings them in at night.
Margaret and 'Brandy'
Margaret and 'Brandy' help children at Swan Christian College
About: Retired Nurse, enjoys lawn bowls, learning bridge and cooking
Sponsor: Beyond Bank - Morley
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Long time without a dog, due to work commitments. Carefully researched and found 'Brandy'
Great loves: Car rides, walks and sniffing, always carries a soft toy in his mouth
Favourite foods: Carrots, watermelon and kibble
Doesn’t like: No dislikes so far
Quirks: 'Brandy' is a blood donor at the animal emergency centre
Jo and 'Teddy Bear'
Jo and 'Teddy Bear' help children at Neerigen Brook Primary School
About: Jo is a stay-at-home Mum, she loves to volunteer and make people happy
Sponsor: Waves - Western Australian Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
Dog breed: Shi Tzu
How we met: I've always had dogs
Great loves: Companionship, love and cuddles
Favourite foods: Anything but dog food
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: He loves kids and running around
Wendy and 'Ziggy'
Wendy and 'Ziggy' help children at Kalamunda Christian School
About: Wendy is retired, her interests are drawing and painting
Sponsor: Ziggy is sponsored by an anonymous sponsor at Kalamunda Christian School
Dog breed: Japanese Spitz
How we met: After 3 house break-ins, my three children bought me a puppy as a Christmas and Birthday present
Great loves: Going for walks and playing with other dogs
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Getting wet
Quirks: Loves to play with empty toilet rolls
Kelsey and 'Posy'
Kelsey and 'Posy' help children at Bramfield Park State School
About: Kelsey loves to read, especially at the beach
Sponsor: Story Dogs is seeking a sponsor
Dog breed: Mixed
How we met: We went to the rescue place to get a dog but, because we had chickens, we were only allowed a puppy so it could grow up with them
Great loves: The chickens! & cuddles
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Swimming, being alone
Quirks: When she is asleep her front legs stick out straight
Ann-Maree and 'Max'
Ann-Maree and 'Max' help children at Wirrabirra Primary School
About: Ann-Maree is a school Principal
Sponsor: Champion Lake Vet Centre
Dog breed: Labradoodle
Great loves: His ball
Favourite foods: Chicken
Quirks: Throws his own toys in the air and then catches them
Gosia and 'Millie'
Gosia and 'Millie' help children at North Harrisdale Primary School
About:
Gosia has just retired as a Librarian, she loves walking
Sponsor: Dogs West
Dog breed: Giant Schnauzer
How we met: Purchased from a breeder
Great loves: People, balls and food
Favourite foods: Any
Doesn’t like: Having her teeth checked
Quirks: Has to have a carrot every night. It has to be 'Millie' approved size or she will go to the next person and claim she didn't have any yet
