Geelong Central and Northern Dog Teams

Vanessa and 'Poppy'

Vanessa and 'Poppy' help children in Central and Northern Geelong area

About: Vanessa has worked with children, she enjoys catching up with her Cavalier Group
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Kardinia
Dog breed:  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met:  'Poppy's' half sister lives down the road and we love 'Lucy' so approached 'Lucy's' breeder
Great loves:  Cuddles and seeing other cavaliers
Favourite foods:  Chicken broth and green tea
Quirks:  'Poppy' is a cavalier and has been very shy and is starting to come out of her shell

Sheryle and 'Clara'

Sheryle and 'Clara' help children at Tate Street Primary School, East Geelong

About: Sheryle is retired and enjoys photography, crafts, walking
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds
Dog breed:  Miniature Schnauzer
How we met:  'Clara' was surrendered to me five years ago as the owner could not keep her.
Great loves:  Walks, people and going in the car
Favourite foods:  Carrots
Doesn’t like:  Thunder
Quirks:  Loud motorbikes and thunder

Liz and 'Sally' help children at Wallington Primary School.

About: Liz loves reading and lots of dog walking
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Kersti and Martin
Dog breed:  Kelpie Cross
How we met:  'Sally' was rescued 6 years ago
Great loves:  Lots of walks and adventures
Favourite foods:  Chicken and liver treats
Doesn’t like:  Being left out of things
Quirks:  She loves to play with her old squashed ball

Briony and 'Dash'

Briony and 'Dash' help children at St Margaret's Primary School, East Geelong

About: Briony is an Associate Adviser
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Shaw and Partners Foundation

Initial funding provided by Westfield Local Heroes program.
Dog breed:  Dalmation
How we met:  Always grown up with dogs
Great loves: Food, treats, walks and me!
Favourite foods: Peanut butter, carrots, & blueberries 
Quirks:  He can be a little ditzy and accident prone. He is known as Ditzy Dash or car crash Dash.

Alice and 'Fflame'

Alice and 'Fflame' help children at South Geelong Primary School

About: Alice is retired and loves reading, baking, travelling, driving teenagers around
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Kardinia
Dog breed:  Dalmatian
How we met:  'Fflame' is our second Dalmatian. We met her as a tiny puppy, smallest in her litter and quietest. Breeder chose our family as a good fit for her.
Great loves:  Food, tummy rubs, people, sniffing, sleeping
Favourite foods:  Broccoli stalks, chicken skin
Doesn’t like:  carrots, wet grass, the Vet
Quirks:  'Fflame' has a black patch over one eye, greets people before dogs (unless Golden Retrievers)

Marie-Louise and 'Lucy'

Marie-Louise and 'Lucy' help children at Leopold Primary School

Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Estate of Timothy Crowley
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  'Lucy' is my second Golden Retriever. I love Goldies and they are great companions. She was a fantastic comfort during Covid.
Great loves:  'Lucy' loves people, especially our family and neighbours.
Favourite foods:  She isn't fussy about her food, she just likes it on time!
Doesn’t like:  Sudden loud noises

Quirks:  'Lucy' loves to "work the crowd"!

Graeme and 'Koby'

 Graeme and 'Koby' help children at Newcomb Primary School

About: Graeme is retired, he enjoys golf and local football
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of East Geelong
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  Bought as a companion dog at 10 weeks from a registered breeder
Great loves:  Beach trips, off lead parks, walks
Favourite foods:  Kibble
Doesn’t like:  Being alone