Melbourne- Cheltenham Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Maureen Boaler
Melbourne- Cheltenham
Maureen is the coordinator for the Melbourne Cheltenham and Morrabbin
Helen 'Tango' and 'Faery'
Helen 'Tango and 'Faery' help children at Moorabbin Primary School
About: Helen is a retired Nurse, First Aider, Pilot
Sponsor: Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital
Dog breed: Papillon
How we met: Long time obedience competitor and instructor in West Aust. and Victoria
Great loves: Chasing balls
Favourite foods: Liver chips
Doesn’t like: People who loom over them
Quirks: Loves babies and puppies
Becky and 'Alec'
Becky and 'Alec' help children at Le Page Primary School, Cheltenham
About: Becky loves gardening, reading and taking 'Alec' to the beach
Sponsor: Westfield Southland Community Partnership facilitated Story Dogs volunteers to raise the funds to support this dog.
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: 'Alec' is a released Seeing Eye Dog, he changed careers to make a wonderful pet
Great loves: Cheese, flumping, story time at bedtime
Favourite foods: Cheese
Quirks: He loves doing doughnut twirls
Alina and 'Chilli'
Alina and 'Chilli' help children in Le Page Primary School, Cheltenham
About: Alina enjoys music and spending time with her family and dog
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Play with her dog friends
Favourite foods: Meat
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: None
Carolyn and 'Sandy'
Carolyn and 'Sandy' help children in Melbourne South East
About: Carolyn is Self Employed
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Bought from a breeder
Great loves: Being around people and dog park visits, especially chasing the ball every chance she gets
Ruth and 'Sparkles'
Ruth and 'Sparkles' help children at Moorabbin Primary School
About: Ruth is retired, she enjoys reading, gardening and family
Sponsor: Westfield Southland Community Partnership facilitated Story Dogs volunteers to raise the funds to support this dog.
Dog breed: Toy Cavoodle
How we met: Belongs to a good friend
Great loves: Beach and social activity
Favourite foods: Chicken and bacon
Doesn’t like: German Shepards (Inspector Rex) ha ha
Quirks: None
Rachel and 'Bonnie'
Rachel and 'Bonnie' help children at Our Lady of the Assumption, Cheltenham
About: Have always loved animals, I have been working with them my whole adult life
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Moorabbin
Dog breed: Standard Poodle
How we met: A retired breeding dog in need of a home
Great loves: Pats and attention
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Thunderstorms
Quirks: Will make sure she gets a pat from everyone. Does like barbies and hot wheels tracks to chew.
