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, please contact
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
Janet and 'Winston'
Janet and 'Winston' help children at Brighton Primary School
About: Janet is a retired GP
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Brighton North
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met:
Family pet
Great loves: Going for walks, being with family and friends
Favourite Food: Most things
Doesn't Like:
Thunder
Quirks: He is a Golden retriever who doesn't retrieve
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 St Finbar's Primary School, East 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: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
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