Adelaide South Dog Teams
*Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Kaurna people*
Leanne Murphy
Adelaide South
Leanne is the coordinator for dog teams in Adelaide South and the surrounding areas.
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
Lara and 'Nina'
Lara and 'Nina' help children at Upper Sturt Primary School
About: Lara is self-employed; she is a bookworm and enjoys sewing and quilting
Sponsor: Catherine Hutchesson MP Member for Waite
Dog breed: Staffy Cross
How we met: 'Nina' is my 5th foster puppy and I quickly realised that she is that special one for me who I couldn't say goodbye to
Great loves: Adventures, walks on the beach, sleeping, playing with my older dog 'Leo'
Favourite foods: Treats, peanut butter, chicken
Doesn’t like: Rain and getting wet, except at the beach
Quirks: She loves climbing and getting up high
Gavin and 'Sid'
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
Ann and 'Alfred'
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 patted
Emma and 'Rocky'
Emma and 'Rocky' help children at Hallet Cove East Primary School
About: Emma's background is in Psychology and Education
Sponsor: Fiducian Financial Services
Dog breed: Kelpie
How we met: Adopted him
Great loves: People, company and food
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Fireworks
Quirks: None
Kym and 'Kevin'
Kym and 'Kevin' will help children in the Adelaide South area
About: Kym enjoys nature, reading, my dog, the family and the beach
Sponsor: Accenture
Dog breed: Spoodle x Springer Spaniel
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: The beach, balls and play toys
Favourite food:
Chicken
Doesn’t like: Being left alone
Quirks: 'Kev' loves to try and get under the bed covers
Margaret and 'Tully'
Margaret and 'Tully help children at Clapham Primary School
About: I have enjoyed a long love affair with dogs (spanning decades) starting with a family pet and then moving
on to participation in many dog sports - obedience, field trials, tracking, conformation showing and judging:
and dancing! Yes, I dance with my dog in competitions and also do demonstrations at nursing homes and
public events.
Sponsor: Glenside Lions
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: I kept 'Tully' from the last litter I bred
Great loves: Loves every person she meets and expects pats from them
Favourite foods: Anything and everything
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: She is the most gentle, loving and sweet dog I have ever owned
