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.
Megan and 'Polly'
Megan and 'Polly' help children at Elwood Primary School
About: Megan is a Retired Language Teacher and University Teacher. She enjoys good wine, travel and animals
Sponsor: Vicky T
Dog breed: Poodle Cross
How we met:
Adopted from a shelter where she had been surrendered by a dubious breeder
Great loves: Running free, soft toys, chicken, cheese, me
Favourite Food:
Home cooked chicken and vegetables
Doesn't Like: Surrendering stolen balls
Quirks: Hardly ever barks, makes happy noises
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: Bayford Volkswagen Camberwell
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: Ripponlea Veterinary Hospital
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.
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
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
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
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
Donna and 'Pirate'
Donna and 'Pirate' help children at Glenferrie Primary School
About: I love Cycle touring, seeing places by bike is great
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: My friend said if I bought a dog, she would babysit my dog when I go on holidays
Great loves: Jumping for water out of a fountain or hose, chasing butterflies
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Underground car parks
Quirks: Just being herself
