Warrnambool Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Susie Alexander
Alison and 'Truffy'
Alison and 'Truffy' help children at St Patrick's Primary School Koroit
About: Alison is retired. She currently volunteers at Vision Australia. She enjoys reading, cooking and travel
Sponsor: Warrnambool Paediatricians
Dog breed: Lagotto Romagnolo
How we met: Purchased as a puppy
Great loves: Cheese, walks, tennis ball , sleeping
Favourite foods: Cheese, peanut butter and chicken
Doesn’t like: Birds sitting on our balcony
Quirks: "Talks" occasionally
Annette and 'Sunny'
Annette and 'Sunny' help children in the Warrnambool area
About: Retired Primary School Teacher
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Through extended family breeding
Great loves: Me, people, children, walks and playing with toys
Favourite foods: A bit picky
Quirks: Loves zoomies
Deb and 'Sadie'
Deb and 'Sadie' help children at St Joseph's Primary School Warrnambool
About: Deb has been a hairdresser 45 years, a motel owner for 12 years, and enjoys catching up friends
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Came to us a puppy
Great loves: Walks, balls and lots of pats
Favourite foods: Teddy bear biscuits
Doesn’t like: Having her ears pulled
Emma and 'Nelson'
Emma and 'Nelson' help children at Woodford Primary School
About: Emma works as a Paralegal, she has 3 children, volunteers for Rural Women's Day, and plays bowls
Sponsor: Generously funded by a gift from the APCO Foundation
Dog breed: Jack Russell
How we met: As a puppy from a recommended breeder
Great loves: People, pats, especially tummy rubs, playing ball, walks
Favourite foods: Chicken
Quirks: He enjoys crawling with his tummy along the ground
