Adelaide South Dog Teams

*Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Kaurna people*

Leanne Murphy

<Firstname> <Lastname>

Adelaide South

Leanne is the coordinator for dog teams in Adelaide South and the surrounding areas.

leannem@storydogs.org.au

Joy and 'Jedda'

Joy and 'Jedda'

Joy and 'Jedda' help children at Calvary Lutheran School.

About:  Joy is a Student Support Officer; she enjoys the beach, watersports and hiking
Sponsor:  Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash
Dog breed:  Border Collie
How we met:  From a breeder
Great loves:  Beach, chasing balls and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Chicken mince
Doesn’t like:  Nothing
Quirks:  Finds toys to bring to you to play games with

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Ann and 'Bertie'

<Firstname> and '<Dogname>'

Ann and 'Bertie' help children at Southern Vales Christian College and Huntfield Heights School.

About:  Ann is retired; she enjoys reading and walking
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Lions Hallett Cove
Dog breed:  Spoodle
How we met:  Always had a dog and my last one passed away at 16 so I bought 'Bertie'
Great loves:  Ropes, balls, cuddles, beach and walks
Favourite foods: Cheese 
Doesn’t like:  Fruit
Quirks:  Brings toys to anyone who comes to the door as a greeting

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Gavin and 'Sid'

<Firstname> and '<Dogname>'

Gavin and 'Sid' help children at Ascot Park Primary School.

About: Gavin is a local church pastor and a runner.
Sponsor:  Accenture
Dog breed:  Chihuahua x Cocker Spaniel

How we met:  Have had 'Sid' since he was a puppy.
Great loves:  Sleeping in the sun, food and tummy scratches.
Favourite foods:  Ham
Doesn’t like:  Boxers
Quirks:  Shivering

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Ann and 'Alfred'

<Firstname> and '<Dogname>'

Ann and 'Alfred' help children  at Edwardstown Primary School

About: Ann is a retired Teacher, she enjoys gardening, scrabble and her grandchildren
Sponsor:  Edwardstown Primary School
Dog breed:  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

How we met:  Since a puppy
Great loves:  Being patted, treats sleeping on my lap
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Regular dog food
Quirks:  Loves people, other dogs, will turn on his back to be petted

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Merri and 'Dan'

<Firstname> and '<Dogname>'

Merri and 'Dan' help children at Kangaroo Island Community Education

About: Merri is retired, involved with reading at school and in the local church
Sponsor:  Accenture
Dog breed:  Border Collie

How we met:  Loved 'Dan's' father and jumped at the chance to have one his puppies
Great loves:  Walking, chasing ball, feeding our sheep
Favourite foods:  Dried liver pieces
Doesn’t like:  Unstable dogs or people
Quirks:  None

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Kym and 'Kevin'

<Firstname> and '<Dogname>'

Kym and 'Kevin' help children  at St Leonards Primary School, Glenelg North

About: Kym enjoys nature, reading, my dog, the family and the beach
Sponsor:  Accenture
Dog breed:  Spoodle Springer Spaniel

How we met:  Since a puppy
Great loves:  The beach, ball and play toys
Favourite food: Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Being left alone
Quirks:  'Kev' loves to try and get under the bed covers

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