Geelong - Bellarine Peninsula
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator Wanted!
Geelong - Bellarine Peninsula
Story Dogs is looking for a coordinator for dog teams in the Geelong - Bellarine Peninsula area.
Jeff and 'Wally'
Jeff and 'Wally' help children at Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School.
About: Jeff is retired. He enjoys football, water skiing, scuba diving, tennis and bike riding.
Sponsor: Bellarine Veterinary Practice
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Bought from a breeder
Great loves: Walking and playing on the beach
Favourite foods: Kangaroo
Doesn’t like: Grooming and brushing
Quirks: Jumping like a rabbit
Tanya and 'Hugo'
Tanya and 'Hugo' help children at Our Lady Star of the Sea Ocean Grove
About: Tanya loves reading, drawing and bushwalking
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the APCO Foundation
Dog breed: Golden retriever
How we met: I care for 'Hugo' on a regular basis
Great loves: Walks on the beach
Favourite foods: Treats
Doesn’t like: Leaving the beach
Quirks: He has to have something in his mouth before he can say hello to you
Kaye and 'Alfie'
Kaye and 'Alfie' help children at Clifton Springs Primary School
About: Kaye is retired, she has been involved with Education and Disability
Sponsor: Harold Mitchell Foundation
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Bought from a breeder from Sydney. Arrived on last flight before lockdown
Great loves: Swimming, walks and play
Favourite foods: Treats
Doesn’t like: Being alone
Phoebe and 'Banjo'
Phoebe and 'Banjo' help children at Drysdale Primary School
About: Phoebe loves to read, learning to surf and dogs
Sponsor: Mackenzie Group
Initial funding provided by Westfield Local Heroes program.
Dog breed: Greyhound
How we met: Adopted
Great loves: Pats, walks, cheese and car rides
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Baths
Quirks: 'Banjo' makes a chattering noise with his teeth when he is excited and happy
Chelsea and 'Zahli'
Chelsea and 'Zahli' help children at Clifton Springs Primary School
About: Chelsea is a Vet Nurse, background in Equine Studies
Sponsor: Bellarine Veterinary Practice
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Always wanted a dog of my own. Did some volunteer work with Guide Dogs Vic and fell in love with the Labrador breed.
Great loves: Food and car trips
Favourite foods: Absolutely everything
Doesn’t like: Hot weather
Quirks: Loves having her photo taken and ringing the bell, pawing for pats and likes sitting on the weight scales
Marg 'Cossi' and 'Sunni'
Marg 'Cossi' and 'Sunni' help children at Drysdale Primary School
About: Marg is recently retired, lives close to the beach for walks. Enjoys time with grandchildren, yoga and with my dogs.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Shaw & Partners Foundation
Dog breed: 'Sunni' Border Collie, 'Cossi' Golden Retriever
How we met: Bought from Breeder
Great loves: 'Sunni' - agility jumping, tummy rubs, morning walks; 'Cossi' - carrying her toys, lots of pats.
Favourite foods: 'Sunni' - cooked chicken; 'Cossi' - anything!
Doesn’t like: When the cat won't get off their beds
Quirks: 'Sunni' loves to talk when happy and excited. 'Cossi' always wants to carry around her soft toys
