Rockingham Waikiki Baldivis & Warnbro Dog Teams

Noeleen and 'Coco' help children at Sheoak Grove Primary School

About:  Noeleen works at home for a company in Melbourne.  She enjoys adventures and travelling
Sponsor:  Electrical Trades Union WA Branch
Dog breed:  Japanese Spitz
How we met:  Always wanted a Japanese Spitz
Great loves:  Humans, playing, cuddles and kisses
Favourite foods:  Treats, lamb, rice and vegies
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  Cheeky

Barbara and 'Lucy' help children at Safety Bay Primary School

About:  Barbara is semi-retired
Sponsor:  Lions Club of Baldivis
Dog breed:  Cavalier King Charles spaniel
How we met:  I live on my own so having a dog greet me and happy to see me makes me happy too
Great loves:  Meeting people, walks in the park and the beach
Favourite foods:  Treats and chicken necks
Doesn’t like:  Going to the vet
Quirks:  Barks at animals on the TV and she snores loudly

Lynn and 'Brutus' help children at Charthouse Primary School.

About:  Lynn is retired, loves reading and doing craft.  She is a mentor at Switched on Seniors ipad group
Sponsor:  Sponsored by Rotary Club of Rockingham
Dog breed:  Toy Poodle Cross
How we met:  Bought him for company after my husband passed away
Great loves:  Walking, playing, lots of hugs
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Fire or flames
Quirks:  Loves people and treats

Gaye and 'Doug' help children at Bungaree Primary School

About:  Loves animals
Sponsor:  Generously funded by a gift from the Bungaree Primary School P & C
Dog breed:  Toy Spoodle
How we met:  Purchased
Great loves:  Food and people
Favourite foods:  Anything

Tracy and 'Laika' help children at Tuart Rise Primary School

About:  Tracy loves her dogs and enjoys walking with them
Sponsor:  Baldivis Pharmacy
Dog breed:  Beaglier
How we met:  She was bought by my daughter and her partner to join their family. They are living with me at the moment
Great loves:  Walks, food, treats and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Anything, maybe ice cream the best
Doesn’t like:  You sitting in her seat
Quirks:  Loves watching dogs on TV

Nicola and 'Tobi' help children at South Coast Baptist College.

About:  Nicola is a Defence School Mentor who loves swimming, the beach and walking
Sponsor:  South Coast Baptist College
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Always had dogs, absolutely love them and wish I had 10
Great loves:  Chasing kite surfers and jet skis on the beach, his blue bunny, people, walks and getting his hair dried with hair dryer
Favourite foods:  Chicken, cheese, Schmackos
Doesn’t like:  Pet store dog wash, puts on the brakes
Quirks:  Loves playing hide and seek 

Jo and 'Zen' help children at Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre

About:   Jo is an Early Childhood Teacher and Reading Tutor.  She loves empowering young children with confidence to read 

Sponsor:  Ray White Rockingham Baldivis

Dog breed:  Tibetan Spaniel

How we met:  I was looking for a small, loving companion

Great loves: Scratches, cuddles, praise and old shoes to chew

Favourite foods:  Not allowed anything but his kibble

Doesn't like:  Thunder and strong wind sounds

Quirks:  A little bit aloof at times

Diane and 'Molly' help children at Rockingham Beach Primary School

About:  Diane is retired.  She was Registrar with Catholic Education for 40 years
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Rockingham
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  Purchased
Great loves:  Me, walks, play and people
Favourite foods:  Meat, fish and sardines
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  None

Julia and 'Shona' help children at Tranby College

About:  Julia is a Library Aide at Tranby College
Sponsor:  Ray White Rockingham Baldivis
Dog breed:  Terrier Cross
How we met:  Upon moving to Perth from London, we promised our boys a dog. We rescued 'Shona' when she was 18 months old and surprised them.  I will never forget the look on their faces
Great loves:  Playing with her ball, exploring and being with people
Favourite foods:  Smoked salmon, chicken and apple
Doesn’t like:  Christmas crackers

Sarah and 'Teddy' help children at Golden Bay Primary School

About:  Sarah moved to WA from Vic in January 2022 with husband and 3 kids.  She is a Town Planner working remotely.  Enjoys walks along the beach, watching kids play sports
Sponsor:  My Little Bookshop
Dog breed:  Labradoodle
How we met:  We wanted our 10 year old Labrador to have a friend.  We got 'Teddy' at 9 weeks old
Great loves:  Walks along the beach, belly rubs, playing with his fur friends
Favourite foods:  Dog treats
Doesn’t like:  Cats
Quirks:  'Teddy' likes to sleep in weird positions

Joan and 'Bella' help children at Tuart Rise Primary School.

About:  Joan is a retired Retail Security Officer and plays Lawn Bowls
Sponsor:  Key Produce
Dog breed:  Maltese/Shih Tzu
How we met:  Had previously owned same breed so knew of their wonderful nature
Great loves:  People, playing and walks
Favourite foods:  Chicken and vegetables
Doesn’t like:  Nothing

Jaimie and 'Bella' help children at Makybe Rise Primary School

About:  Jaimie is studying to become a Speech Pathologist and loves spending time with her animals
Sponsor:  Regal Engineering
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Got 'Bella' at eight weeks old when our old retriever passed away
Great loves:  Cuddles and attention, treats and seeing her friends
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Having to get out of bed in the morning
Quirks:  Loves to roll on her back and smile