Melbourne Bayside South Dog Teams

Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*

Melbourne Bayside South

Bronwyn and 'Molly-May'

Bronwyn and 'Molly-May' help children at Edithvale Primary School

About: Bronwyn loves the outdoors & travelling. She works in Community Health.
Sponsor:  Generously funded through the Chelsea Dog-a-Thon

Dog breed:  Miniature Schnauzer
How we met:  I've grown up with dogs and see them as an integral part of the family

Great Loves:  Playing tug, beach walks and swims
Favourite foods:  Chicken

Doesn’t like:  Strawberries

Francine and 'Honey'

Francine and 'Honey' help children at Seaford Park Primary School.

About: Francine is passionate about supporting people to overcome challenges and achieve their goals
Sponsor:  Sonya Kilkenny MP
Dog breed:  Miniature Poodle
Great loves:  Socialising with other dogs, playing at the beach and getting pats from anyone and everyone
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Blueberries 

Deb and 'Luna'

Deb and 'Luna' help children at Edithvale Primary School.

About: Deb is a Ops Manager, she enjoys swimming, gardening, travel and being around animals
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from Aspendale Gardens Community Bank
Dog breed:  Spoodle
How we met:  Met 'Luna' through COVID, she was my neighbours dog and we have become best friends and did many walks together

Great Loves: Wagging her tail, playing in the park
Favourite foods:  Not fussy, loves treats

Doesn’t like:  Being alone

Quirks: Loves to please people, tail never stops wagging

Michelle and 'Ziva'

Michelle and 'Ziva' help children at Seaford Park Primary School.

About: Michelle is a retired Primary School Teacher and doting grandma
Sponsor:  Generously funded through the Chelsea Dog-a-Thon
Dog breed:  Golden Retriever
How we met:  I fell in love with my daughter's Golden Retriever and as I had retired, I was able to dedicate the time to loving and caring for my own dog.

Great Loves: Chasing balls, being patted
Favourite foods:  Treats, kangaroo only

Doesn’t like:  Being alone

Rose and 'Scally'

Rose and 'Scally' help children at Bonbeach Primary School

About: Rose enjoys walking, cycling, dragon boating and grand parenting my four-year-old granddaughter
Sponsor:  Generously funded through the Chelsea Dog-a-Thon
Dog breed:  Cocker Spaniel
How we met:  I chose her from a reputable breeder in the Dandenong Ranges
Great loves:  Treats, cheese, walks and swims at the beach, chasing her ball, curling up on my lap
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Thunder, noisy dogs on the other side of the fence
Quirks:  Sociable but on her terms, she will say 'hello' when its suggested