South Perth Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Noongar and Bibbulmun peoples*
Pat Metharom
Pat and 'Takumi'
Pat and 'Takumi' help children at Collier Primary School
About: Pat is a Research Scientist
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Como
Dog breed:
Japanese Spitz
How we met: Serendipitously
Great loves:
Exploring new places, long hikes in winter, car rides
Favourite foods:
Sashimi
Doesn’t like: Hot humid weather and dry kibble
Quirks: Suffers from a case of the zoomies at unexpected places
Rebecca and 'Dot'
Rebecca and 'Dot' help children at Riverton Primary School.
About: Rebecca is the Deputy Principal at Riverton Primary School, is a massive Cavoodle fan and loves reading
Sponsor: Beyond Bank - Cannington
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Desired to have an additional family member
Great loves: Walking, hanging out with family and friends
Favourite foods: Eukanuba
Quirks: Loves lying on our couch watching TV after having been running at the park or beach
Deb and 'Bijoux'
Deb and 'Bijoux' help children at Collier Primary School
About: Deb is a Senior Policy Consultant - Dept of Education
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the staff of City of South Perth
Dog breed: Toy Poodle
How we met: Planned and purchased
Great loves: Me, people, dogs, toys and cuddles
Favourite foods: Loves her dog biscuits, fruit and vegetables
Doesn’t like: Riding in the car sometimes, visiting the vet
Quirks: Can be anxious in the above situations
Rebecca and 'Pepper'
Rebecca and 'Pepper' help children at Victoria Park Primary School
About: Deb is a Community Home Support Coordinator assistant
Sponsor: Bolt Fitness - Females over 45 Fitness
Dog breed: Border Collie cross Poodle
Great loves: Human attention, walks, playing in the park and the beach
Favourite foods: Loves a dog treat
Doesn’t like: Not being stimulated
Quirks: Can play hide and seek
Maree and 'Digby'
Maree and 'Digby' help children at Mukinbudin District School
About: Maree is married with 2 children. She is a farmer and enjoys pony club
Sponsor: Community Bank Mukinbudin
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: We like dogs, we have 3 Cavaliers and a working kelpie
Great loves: People and car rides
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Missing out
Quirks: Likes watching TV
