Perth - Western Suburbs Dog Teams

Anne and 'Winston' help children at Floreat Park Primary School and Swanbourne Primary School

About:  Anne is retired, she enjoys art, walking her dog and swimming

Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from HBF Health Limited Workplace Giving Program

Dog breed: Labrador

How we met:  'Winston is my daughters dog. They got him as a puppy. I have had dogs since I was a child

Great loves: Cuddle, play and swimming

Favourite foods:  Everything

Doesn’t like: Being left alone

Quirks:  None

Polly and 'Zell' help children at Nedlands Primary School and Mount Claremont Primary School. Taking a break, will be back in 2024

About: Polly was a Primary School Teacher for three decades
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Floreat Lions Club
Dog breed:  Whippet
How we met:  Polly adopted 'Zell' through Pet Rescue, an online platform
Great loves:  Meeting people and sleep
Favourite foods:  Most food
Doesn’t like:  Swimming

Georgie and 'Zoey' help children in Mosman Park Primary School.

About: Georgie enjoys keeping active physically and mentally, photography, cycling, reading and movies
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Claremont Nedlands Lions Club
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met: From a breeder 
Great loves:  Walks, chasing balls and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like: Too much alone time

Nat and 'Taylor' help children at Wembley Primary School

About: Nat is an Occupational Therapist who does therapy for kids and works with assistance dogs
Dog breed:  Golden retriever
How we met:  Nat works with Guide Dogs. 'Taylor' was unsuccessful in the program and is now their family dog
Great loves:  Cuddles with kids
Favourite foods:  Anything

Lesley and 'Holly' help children at Floreat Primary School

About:  Lesley is a Registered Nurse, loves reading and dogs and riding her bike
Sponsor:  Bike Smart
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  From a puppy
Great loves:  Food!! at any time, squeaky toy, family, walks and chest rubs
Favourite foods:  Carrots and steak
Quirks:  'Holly' greets all visitors by grabbing the nearest shoe and offering it as a welcome gift

Alice and 'Sunny' help children at North Cottesloe Primary School

About: Alice previously worked in HR, currently studying teaching
Sponsor:  @ramboinperth
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Have had her for 6 years, family pet
Great loves:  People, park, balls
Favourite foods: Dried chicken strips 
Doesn’t like:  Nothing

Kate and 'Boris' help children at Mount Claremont Primary School

About: Kate is a Lawyer
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Floreat Lions Club
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  Purchased as a puppy
Great loves:  Sleeping, cuddles
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks:  None