Brighton Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator Wanted
Brighton
Story Dogs are looking for a coordinator for dog teams in the Brighton and East Brighton areas. If you are interested in becoming a Coordinator, please contact admin@storydogs.org.au
Cherie and 'Rusty'
Cherie and 'Rusty' help children at St Mary's Primary School, Hampton
About: Cherie enjoys running, cooking, exploring nature
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: I've always loved dog's, I think they're beautiful addition to any home
Great loves: Loves the beach, playing with his friends at the dog park
Favourite foods: Steak
Doesn’t like: Loud noises
Quirks: None
Bernadette and 'Ralphie'
Bernadette and 'Ralphie' help children at St Finbar's Primary School, East Brighton
About: Bernadette is a Wellbeing Manager at St Kilda FC, Educator and Yoga Teacher
Sponsor: Middle Brighton Veterinary Centre
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Twin brother and myself gained brothers as puppies
Great loves: People, activity, being out in the community and soft toys
Favourite foods: Meat, sardines, chicken necks
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: Loves doing tricks and playing on playground equipment
Barbara and 'Bonnie'
Barbara and 'Bonnie' help children at Brighton Primary School
About: Barbara is retired
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Brighton Primary School
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Ball, park and the beach
Dionne and 'Bella'
Dionne and 'Bella' help children at St Finbar's Primary School
About: Dionne works at IBM as an Executive Partner. She loves beach walks and coffees
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Geoff
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Wait-listed at breeder for 2 years. Family has had Labs over many years
Great loves: Beach walks, park, plays and food
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Very loud noises; surprising her
Sally and 'Pippa'
Sally and 'Pippa' will help children in the Melbourne Central area
About: I'm a high school teacher currently living in Melbourne. I enjoy training my dog, gardening and cooking.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Jack Russell Terrier
How we met: 'Pippa' came to me when she was 10 weeks old and cute as a button
Great loves: Learning! 'Pippa' know lots of tricks. She loves chasing a ball and swimming at the beach
Favourite foods: 'Pippa' has a sixth sense about cheese. I'm not sure how she knows when it comes out of the fridge...
Doesn’t like: Baths
Quirks: Likes to protect humans from the washing machine and vacuum
Lisa and 'Noire'
Lisa and 'Noire' help children at St Finbar's Primary School, Brighton East
About: I enjoy having fun with 'Noire' and my wonderful husband. My hobbies are travelling, exercising, writing and cooking
Sponsor: Vicky T
Dog breed: Standard Poodle
How we met: After working full time for many years, I was finally home full-time to finish my PhD and the time was right to add a new member to our family
Great loves: Tummy rubs, trips to the park, treats and pats
Favourite foods: Beef and kangaroo
Doesn’t like: Vegetables and kissy face
Quirks: She loves her pack of humans and their dogs
Sally and 'Sydney'
Sally and 'Sydney' help children at Brighton Primary School, Brighton
About: I enjoy cooking new recipes, reading, going to the movies with friends and keeping fit by having long walks and park play time with 'Sydney'
Sponsor: Rotary Club of North Brighton
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: My daughter chose 'Sydney' for our family. My daughter has now left home to work in a rural area of Victoria, but 'Sydney' is still at home with us
Great loves: Playing ball, shaking hands with friends and running at the park or beach with her Golden Retriever brother 'Bentleigh'
Favourite foods: Bones to chew and icecream
Doesn’t like: Fireworks and magpies swooping her in the garden
Quirks: 'Sydney' is one of 13 puppies in a littler which her very talented Golden Retriever mum raised on a farm in Torquay
Charmaine and 'Benji'
Charmaine and 'Benji' will help children in the Brighton area
About:
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Kelpie Cross Border Collie
How we met: 'Benji' is a rescue dog. We flew him down from Moree as a 7 week old pup
Great loves: Long walks, cuddles on the couch at night and cheese
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Being hot
Quirks: None