Albany Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Menang Noongar people*
Janette
Jen
Albany
Janette and Jen are the coordinators for the Albany and area.
Janette and 'George'
Janette and 'George' help children at Spencer Park Primary School
About: Janette is a Medically Retired Nurse of 23 years and Mum to two adult children. After many years helping my own children with their literacy, I am thoroughly enjoying combining my passion for childhood literacy and showing off my beautiful retrievers. I am currently studying school-based Education Support
Sponsor: Pauls Pet Foods
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: 'George' came to us at 10 weeks of age. We got him after suddenly losing both our previous dogs to illness
Great loves: People, other dogs, cats, chickens, the beach (everything really)
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Being left home by himself, he'd rather be our socialising
Quirks: Allergic to wheat and chicken
Jen and 'Harry'
Jen and 'Harry' help children at Spencer Park Primary School
About: Jen is a retired nurse of 30 years. She is studying History at Uni part time. Busy parent of 3 children and advocate for Western Australian survivors of forced adoption
Sponsor: Generously sponsored by Every Day Dogs
Dog breed: Flat Coat Retriever
How we met: 'Harry' came from a breeder in Perth. He belongs to Janette
Great loves: Loves the beach, the couch and running around with 'George'
Favourite foods: Apples and liver treats
Doesn’t like: Jumping in the car
Quirks: 'Harry' loves people and especially shaking paws
Sue and 'Ruby'
Sue and 'Ruby' help children at the Little Grove Primary School
About: Sue is a retired veterinary surgeon originally from England. She enjoys walking, snorkelling, kayaking, reading and a whole lot more
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Albany Inc.
Dog breed: Kelpie Cross
How we met: As a puppy from a breeder
Great loves: 'Ruby' loves everyone and loves the beach walking. 'Ruby' is the neighbourhood's favourite 'meet and greet' ambassador
Favourite foods: Dried up pipe fish foraged on the beach
Doesn’t like: Being left behind
Quirks: Does a great meerkat impersonation
Fiona and 'Wally'
Fiona and 'Wally' help children at Mount Manypeaks Primary School
About: Fiona is a Manager, Corporate Services. She loves watching all sports. She is a Life member of Albany Netball Assoc. and Committee Member of North Albany Football Club
Sponsor: Community Bank Albany
Dog breed: Chocolate Labrador
How we met: My Husband and 3 adult children decided I needed a new puppy as it had been 2 years since our previous dog had died. 'Wally' was a surprise
Great loves: People, other dogs, balls and walking
Favourite foods: Chicken frames, porridge, dog biscuits and liver treats
Doesn’t like: He is hard not to love. Easiest dog and most behaved dog we've ever had. He wants to be with people all the time
Sally and 'Buttercup'
Sally and 'Buttercup' help children at Parklands School
About: My previous Westie was a Story Dog and, in keeping with the Scottish theme, I teach Scottish Country Dancing
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Animals who Talk - Dianne Wolfer
Dog breed: White West Highland Terrier
How we met: Bough her in May 2021 as a breeder retiring and could only take one dog to her new home. 'Buttercup came all the way from Ipswich QLD
Great loves: Patrolling the fence line of her home, which is on a corner, to keep an eye on the neighbour
Favourite foods: Strawberries - has been known to get into the punnet before it's removed from the shopping bag
Ruth and 'Bonnie'
Ruth and 'Bonnie' help children at Flinders Park Primary school
About: Currently working part time as a Nurse Educator at TAFE
Sponsor: Paper Bark Merchants
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Purchased as a puppy
Great loves: People, food and walks
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: Afraid of possums
