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
Ann and 'Bertie'

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
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 petted
Merri and 'Dan'

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
Kym and 'Kevin'

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