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 East Bentleigh Primary School
About: Bev is a Lecturer in Education and was a Kindergarten Teacher
Sponsor:
Generously funded through a gift from Shaw & Partners 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: Sponsor details coming soon
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
Ligal and 'Zoro'
Ligal and 'Zoro' help children at McKinnon Primary School
About: Ligal is a children's Occupational Therapist. She loves travelling and having fun.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: I've grown up with dogs. During Covid I was often looking after my friend's dog and decided to get my own. Best thing I ever did.
Great loves: Treats, cuddles and going for walks (especially to the beach)
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Hair dryer on his face
Quirks: 'Zoro' likes to sing
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
