Adelaide South Dog Teams
*Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Kaurna people*
Coordinator Wanted
Adelaide South
Story Dog are looking for a coordinator for dog teams in Adelaide South and the surrounding areas.
Please email info@storydogs.org.au
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
Kym and 'Kevin'
Kym and 'Kevin' help children at Darlington Primary School, Seacombe Gardens
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.
Initial Funding provided by Westfield Local Heroe's
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
Anne and 'Tully'
Anne and 'Tully' help children at Reynella South Primary School
About: I am a retired primary school teacher and have always had a focus on literacy, encouraging students to have a love of reading. My other hobbies are patchwork and doll collecting
Initial Funding provided by Westfield Local Heroe's
Sponsor: Fiducian Financial Services
Dog breed: Australian Cobberdog
How we met: We have had 'Tully' since she was 12 weeks old
Great loves: Loves her walk, riding in the car and running at the park
Favourite foods: Chicken and cheese
Doesn’t like: Thunder
Quirks: Loves giving hugs
Jane and 'Winston'
Jane and 'Winston' help children at Plympton Primary School
About: Jane is a Disability Support Worker, she loves walks in nature, mosaics, sewing, running and watching football
Sponsor: Accenture
Dog breed: Border collie
How we met: Waited 2 years for 'Winston' from a registered breeder
Great loves: Being trained as Therapy Dog, swimming. Loves people and getting pats
Favourite foods: Loves cheese and blueberries
Doesn’t like: Dried dog food
Quirks: He is cheeky loves to mess around, does not share his toys to anyone
Jane and 'Harry'
Jane and 'Harry' help children at Hallett Cove East Primary School, Hallett Cove
About: Jane is recently retired and she is looking forward to volunteering, She, loves literature, reading and spending time with family and 'Harry'
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: His ball
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like:
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