Mandurah- North Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Bindjareb people*
Anna Payne
Mandurah North
Anna is the coordinator for Mandurah North and the surrounding area.
Anna and 'Reyna'
Anna and 'Reyna' help children at Frederick Irwin Anglican School, Meadow Springs Campus
About: Anna is a mum to 3 teenage girls and 2 fur babies. Anna enjoys outdoor activities, reading and watching live sports
Sponsor: Lakelands Shopping Centre
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: After the sad passing of our previous border collie, a friend forwarded us some photos of the most beautiful chocolate merle border collie pups, and 'Reyna' joined our family
Great loves: Running on the beach and riding in her trailer behind my bike
Favourite foods: Chicken and raw fish
Doesn’t like: Thunder and lightning
Quirks: Loves being talked to and will often chatter back
Jo and 'Nala'
Jo and 'Nala' help children at St Damien's Catholic College, Dawesville
About: Jo is retired. She loves camping, walking her dog 'Lilly', and a new adventure with 'Nala'
Dog Sponsor: Occuhealth Pty Ltd
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Borrowed 'Nala' from my son as my own dog, 'Lily' retired after being a Story Dog for 7 years. Love the program so will continue with my grand fur baby
Great loves: Playing with her basketball
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn't like: Being on her own
Quirks: Loves everybody as per a Goldie!
Maki and 'Pola'
Maki and 'Pola' help children at Frederick Irwin Anglican School, Meadow Springs Campus
About: Maki is a social researcher at University. She is a former School Teacher and enjoys pastel painting
Sponsor: Halls Head Small Animal Clinic
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Came to us as an eight-week-old puppy
Great loves: Running on the beach and sleeping with her cuddly toys
Favourite foods: Everything and lots of it
Doesn’t like: Swimming
Quirks: Loves to share "pecking" scrap food with our chooks in the garden
