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.
Enquire about becoming a Coordinator by emailing
Jeff and 'Wally'
Jeff and 'Wally' help children at Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School, Ocean Grove.
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
Marg and 'Cossi'
Marg and 'Cossi' help children at Drysdale Primary School
About: Marg is retired. She enjoys time with grandchildren, yoga and anything to do with my dogs.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the APCO Foundation
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Bought from Breeders
Great loves: Carrying her toys, lots of pats.
Favourite foods: Anything!
Doesn’t like: When the cat won't get off their beds
Quirks: Always wants to carry around her soft toys.
Jan and 'Abby'
Jan and 'Abby' help children at Clifton Springs Primary School
About: Jan is a Retired Primary School Teacher, shop owner & organic Herb Farmer. She enjoys reading and art.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the APCO Foundation
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: A gift from our daughter
Great loves: Food, walks and sleeping
Favourite foods: Everything
Chris, Trish and 'Cooper'
Chris, Trish and 'Cooper' help children at Drysdale Primary School
About: Chris is originally from England. Trish loves dogs, pottery and they both barrack for Collingwood.
Sponsor: Bellarine Veterinary Practice
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Walks, attention and food
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Being left out
Quirks: None
Tanya and 'Bessie'
Tanya and 'Bessie' help children at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ocean Grove
About: Tanya enjoys bush walking, painting, drawing and yoga
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: I bought 'Bessie' at the end of 2024. She was an ex-breeding dog
Great loves: Walking on the beach, getting into the water
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Hair dryer, the wind
Quirks: She gives us a cute smile every night at 7pm
