Melbourne Bentleigh Dog Teams
Coordinator Wanted
Melbourne - Bentleigh
Story Dogs are looking for a coordinator for dog teams in the Bentleigh, Bentleigh East and McKinnon areas. If you are interested in becoming a coordinator, please contact
David and 'Magic'
David and 'Magic' help children at Valkstone Primary School
About: David is a 'golf nut' and full time Grandpa
Sponsor: Boundary Hotel
Dog breed: Toy Poodle
How we met: Company during Covid
Great loves: Rides in car and eating
Favourite foods: Kibble and my meals
Doesn’t like: Baths
Quirks: Shaking hands and kissing
Marcie and 'Dov'
Marcie and 'Dov' help children at East Bentleigh Primary School
About: Marcie volunteers with Vision Australia and City of Kingston Libraries
Sponsor: Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash
Dog breed: Mastiff Cross
How we met: Rescued 4 years ago
Great loves: Walks, hugs, food and friends
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Thunder and yelling
Quirks: Likes having his teeth brushed
Bev and 'Ruby'
Bev and 'Ruby' help children at McKinnon Primary School, Ormond
About: Bev is a Lecturer in Education and was a Kindergarten Teacher
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Harold Mitchell Foundation
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Love of dogs and animals
Great loves: Soft toys, children and walks
Favourite foods: Chicken and fish
Doesn’t like: Boundy dogs
Jan and 'Bailey'
Jan and 'Bailey' help children at Valkstone Primary School, Bentleigh East
About: Jan loves outdoor activities
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from a friend of 'Bailey'
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Adopted as a puppy
Great loves: Cuddles on the couch and walks
Favourite foods: Kibble and raw vegetables
Doesn’t like: Being left alone at home (doesn't happen often)
Quirks: Hiding in the garden before bed
Jenny and 'Toby'
Jenny and 'Toby' help children at East Bentleigh Primary School
About: Jenny is a busy retiree and with six grandchildren she is always on the go!
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central
Dog breed: Yorki Poo
How we met: Always had dogs in my life, rescued and rehomed. 'Toby' is a rehome, came to me at 15 months.
Great loves: Walks, treats, listening to stories and getting pats
Favourite foods: Chicken, liver treats
Doesn’t like: Puppies in his face
Quirks: Always a few circle dances before dinner
Penny and 'Luna'
Penny and 'Luna' help children at Valkstone Primary School, Bentleigh East
About: I come from a teaching background working with both Australian and Japanese students in Primary and High School. We now have three dogs, one I inherited from my mum
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Mini Groodle
How we met: Always wanted a dog and knew a trusted breeder
Great loves: 'Luna' loves walks, sniffs, pats, treats and cuddles
Favourite Foods: Any treat
Doesn't like:
Rough play with other 'sibling' dogs
Quirks: Likes to snuggle on the couch with humans
Haria and 'Reggie'
Haria and 'Reggie' help children at St Peter's Primary School, East Bentleigh
About: Haria is a Physiotherapist
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: My daughter made a power point presentation to tell me all the reasons why our family should have a dog
Great loves: Company, park and walks
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Motorbikes
Quirks: He brings you one of his soft toys when you come to visit him
Sara and 'Jack'
Sara and 'Jack' help children at St Peter's School, Bentleigh East
About: Sara is an Executive Assistant
Sponsor: Nick Staikos MP
Dog breed: Greyhound
How we met: Adopted from GAP
Gail and 'Harper'
Gail and 'Harper' help children in the Bentleigh Area
About: Gail is a recently retired Primary School Teacher, who would dearly like to put her many years of experience to good use
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Toy Cavoodle
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Children, treats and pats, but not on the head
Favourite foods: Any
Doesn’t like: Pats on the head
Quirks:
Elisa and 'Mack'
Elisa and 'Mack' help children at McKinnon Primary School
About: Currently studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Lifeline Telephone Crisis Support Worker, mother of 3 children
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Great Dane
How we met: We bought 'Mack' from a breeder when he was 9 weeks old
Great loves: Playing with children, eating chicken, cuddles on the lounge, long walks
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn't Like:
People laying on his back or his family leaving without him
Quirks: Loves to sleep on his back, thinks he is a small dog and can sit on your lap
Lisa and 'Maurie'
Lisa and 'Maurie' help children at McKinnon Primary School
About: Lisa is retired, she loves singing, music and socialising with family and friends
Sponsor: Slater & Levin
Dog breed: Mini Schnauzer
How we met:
Lost our previous schnauzer before Covid and we definitely needed another
Great loves: Food, playing with his balls with another toy in his mouth
Favourite Food:
Anything
Doesn't Like: Being left alone too long; cats
Quirks: Howls at sirens; steals objects around the house
Rie and 'Momo'
Rie and 'Momo' help children at McKinnon Primary School, Ormond
About: Rie is a Music teacher, educator and plays the Bassoon. She loves cooking Japanese food
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: We got a video from my friend 'we have puppies' and we immediately fell in love with 'Momo'.
Great loves: Children
Favourite foods: Sweet potato, chicken
Doesn’t like: Squishy cuddles
Quirks: A bit shy and gentle