Geelong - Surf Coast area Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator Wanted
Geelong -Surf Coast
Story Dogs are looking for a coordinator for the Geelong - Surf Coast Area. If you are interested, please contact info@storydogs.org.au.
Sharon and 'Jack'
Sharon and 'Jack'' help children at Torquay College
About: Sharon is a PhD
Sponsor: Generously funded by a gift from the Estate of Timothy Crowley
Dog breed: Bull Arab
How we met: Rescue dog
Great loves: Swimming
Favourite foods: Bones
Victoria and 'Bella'
Victoria and 'Bella' help children at Moriac Primary School.
About: Victoria enjoys walks with 'Bella', cafe stops and spending time at home, cooking, gardening and craft.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Torquay
Dog breed: Maltese Shitzu Cross
How we met: 'Bella' was rescued from the RSPCA Epping
Great loves: Exploring on walks and in our garden
Favourite foods: Chicken and beef mince
Quirks: 'Bella' likes to "talk" to people
Sally and 'Ziggy'
Sally and 'Ziggy' help children at Torquay College
About: Sally has recently retired after 38 years of teaching. I fill my days with playing golf, spending time with my grandchildren, family and friends.
Sponsor: Mackenzie Group
Dog breed: Miniature Groodle (Golden Doodle)
How we met: When I was teaching, our school decided to include Therapy dogs into the wellbeing program. We purchased 'Ziggy' and his brother from a reputable breeder, and they were trained specifically for their role.
Great loves: Beach walks, playing with his toys, bringing one of his toys when greeting everyone
Favourite foods: Duck tenders, fish and twisties
Doesn’t like: Being patted on his head
Quirks: 'Ziggy' never walks in a straight line on the beach but rather does figure eights along the whole beach while chasing flies
Paula and 'Milo'
Paula and 'Milo' help children at Torquay College
About: I enjoy walking, keeping fit, sewing and catching up with friends and family
Sponsor: Generously sponsored by Kersti & Martin
Dog breed: Field Spaniel
How we met: I love Field Spaniels. They are fun loving, friendly and have a single coat.
Great loves: Playing fetch
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: He loves to steal my shoes and slippers and take them through the doggy door!
Kate and 'Lucy'
Kate and 'Lucy' help children at Torquay College
About: Dog walker extraordinaire, enjoys working with children and the outdoors
Sponsor: My Journey Starts Here
Dog breed: Whippet
How we met: Adopted 5 years ago
Great loves: Her dog, footy, treats, zoomies
Favourite foods: Kangaroo
Doesn’t like: Rain and the vets office
Quirks: She thinks she is a human
