Marlene and 'Nisha'

Marlene and 'Nisha' help children at Lal Lal Primary School

About: Marlene is retired and is enjoying life on the farm. She was a Teacher for many years.
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast
Dog breed:  Moodle
How we met:  Got her as a puppy
Great loves:  Running, playing, cuddles and meeting new people and dogs
Favourite foods:  Liver treats
Doesn’t like:  Puppies nipping at her
Quirks:  She loves television, barks at dogs on the screen

Lydia and 'Ferris' help children at Lucas Primary School

About: Lydia is a Dog Handler, Prison Officer, she enjoys horse riding and running
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor.
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Retired Narcotics Detection dog (was my working dog)
Great loves:  Dummies (rolled up face washer)
Favourite foods:  Anything
Doesn’t like:  Travelling in planes
Quirks:  Can detect narcotics, loves cuddles

Deb and 'Spencer' help children at Clunes Primary School

About: Deb was self-employed for 20 years
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the APCO Foundation
Dog breed:  German Shepherd
How we met:  The love of dogs
Great loves:  Water
Favourite foods:  All
Quirks:  Loves agility and going through the tunnels

Chris and 'Gertie' help children at Buninyong Primary School.

About: Chris is a retired primary school teacher, she loves minding the grandkids, walking, gardening, reading and singing.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the APCO Foundation
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Purchased as a puppy from breeder
Great loves:  Walks, food, games, people and fetching
Favourite foods:   Ha Ha!! Everything, she's a Lab!
Doesn’t like:  Stairwells and lifts
Quirks:  She loves licking our cat's head!