Melbourne Central Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Megan Morgan
Melbourne Central
Megan is the coordinator for the central Melbourne area including Toorak, Elsternwick and Brighton.
Fiona, 'Murphy' and 'Nelly'
Fiona, 'Murphy' and 'Nelly' help children at Glenferrie Primary School
About:
Fiona works in admin at Lauriston Girls School in Armadale. She loves sport
Dog Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Niamh
Dog breed: Golden retriever
How we met: I have had dogs all my life
Great loves: 'Murphy' soft toys and balls; 'Nelly' lots of cuddles
Favourite foods: 'Murphy' Schmackos; 'Nelly' a sneaky twistie or pizza crust
Quirks: 'Murphy' likes to roll over whilst walking in the park and protest at leaving; 'Nelly' loves to chat, talks when it's breakfast and dinner time, time for a walk or just when she wants a cuddle
Sara and 'Gretel'
Sara and 'Gretel' help children at Glenferrie Primary School
About: Sara enjoys playing golf, running, travelling and spending time with family and friends
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: I got her as a puppy, she flew down from regional NSW
Great loves: Long walks around our area, loves catching a ball and shaking hands
Favourite foods: Mince Meat
Doesn’t like: Green Vegetables
Willem and 'Honey'
Willem and 'Honey' help children at Elwood Primary School
About: Willem is a Cellist and Orchestra Conductor and also enjoys Italian motorcycles
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Japanese Spitz
How we met: Internet
Great loves: Cuddles
Favourite foods: Lamb and pork bones
Doesn’t like: Sudden loud noises
Sally and 'Molly'
Sally and 'Molly' help children at Elwood Primary School
About: Sally has spent many years in policy and managing programs for young people in contact with the justice system. She is passionate about supporting education pathways for young people.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Corrigan & Ross families
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: She came to us all the way from Western Australia
Great loves: Squeaky toys, balls and being patted ... non stop!
Favourite foods: Meat, fish and Weetbix
Doesn’t like: Her new brother! We have a new puppy who is always nipping her but she's nice to him anyway
Quirks:
She gives enormous smiles and likes to sing when my son plays the harmonica.
Samantha and 'Charlie'
Samantha and 'Charlie' help children at Elwood Primary School
About: Samantha is a mum of 2. She likes health, nature, art, children and DOGS
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Beaglier
How we met: Got her as a puppy
Great loves: Cuddles, treats, walks
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Very loud noises
Quirks: She's beautiful, she doesn't like umbrellas, but loves cuddles
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
Ann-Maree and 'Ralphie'
Ann-Maree and 'Ralphie' help children at Elwood Primary School
About: Ann-Maree is a very involved grandparent and avid reader
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from CWA of Victoria Umina Branch
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met:
Love of dogs and cats, great companions
Great loves: Everything
Favourite Food:
Cheese and chicken
Doesn't Like: Baths
Quirks:
Tail wags like a helicopter blade
Tanya and 'Kirby'
Tanya and 'Kirby'help children at Coatesville Primary School
About: Tanya works in the accounts department of a busy law firm. She has two beautiful children and loves spending time with family and friends.
Sponsor: Generously funded by the Harold Mitchell Foundation
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Tanya decided that due to lockdown, a pet was needed to bring some joy into their family life. It worked!
Great loves: Chasing bees and butterflies, belly rubs and long walks
Favourite foods: Butterflies, bees, sticks, socks and chicken
Doesn't Like: Kibble!
Quirks:
Kirby won't eat food out of a bowl
Petra and 'Boris'
Petra and 'Boris' help children at Brighton Primary School
About: Petra is an International Project Manager, originally from The Netherlands. Has lived in Melbourne since 2009
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Vicky T
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: We got 'Boris' as a puppy and fell in love with him straight away
Great loves: Chasing balls and relaxing in the garden
Favourite foods: Dry food and carrots
Doesn’t like: Yelling at him; his little sister {sometimes} who likes to play the whole day
Renee (Penny) and 'Lotti'
Penny and 'Lotti' help children at Glenferrie Primary School
About: Penny is a writer and animator
Sponsor: Bayford Volkswagen Camberwell
Dog breed: Beaglier
How we met:
'Lotti' is our younger dog who we bought to keep our older dog company
Great loves: Walking, swimming and eating
Favourite Food:
Everything
Doesn't Like: Dalmation dogs
Quirks: Barks at Dalmation dogs and other black and white spotted dogs
