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 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 patted
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 of 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 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
Sienna and 'Charlie'
Sienna and 'Charlie' help children at Plympton Primary School
About: Sienna enjoys playing netball and doing arts and crafts. She loves an iced latte and anything sweet
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Glenside Adelaide Lions
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: Begged Mum and Dad for years and years and finally got him and he is PERFECT
Great loves: Walks, cuddles and dad
Favourite foods: Left over BBQ night
Doesn’t like: Lightning and rabbits
Quirks: Follows light reflections
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
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: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
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
