Melbourne - Mordialloc Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator Wanted
Melbourne - Mordialloc
Story Dogs are looking for a coordinator for the regions of Mordialloc, Parkdale and Aspendale - If you are interested in becoming a Coordinator please contact
Terry and 'Nell'
Terry and 'Nell' help children at St Brigid's Primary School
About:
Terry is a Disability Educator, he enjoys golf, walking, gardening and motorcycle riding
Sponsor: Beaumaris Lions Club
Dog breed: Kelpie
How we met: Pet rescue
Great loves: Playing with toys, swimming and other dogs
Favourite foods: Dry food and biscuits
Doesn’t like: Pats on the rump
Lea and 'Georgi'
Lea and 'Georgi' help children at St Brigid's Primary School
About: Lea is retired she loves reading, craft and her six grandchildren
Sponsor: Community Bank Parkdale
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: After grandchildren were older my daughter convinced me a puppy would be great company
Great loves: Runs in the park, tummy rubs
Favourite foods: Chicken and dry food
Jan and 'Sophie'
Jan and 'Sophie' help children at St John Vianney's Primary School, Parkdale.
About: Jan is retired and enjoying the good life with her dogs
Sponsor: Choices Flooring Parkdale
Dog breed: Chocolate Labrador
How we met: 'Sophie' came to me on breeder's terms. Unfortunately, this did not happen, and she became my best friend and constant companion.
Great loves: Swimming at the beach, chasing seagulls and being with me
Favourite foods: Anything, she is a Labrador
Doesn’t like: Being left at home and ignored
Quirks: Can already tell the time! 5pm is dinner time
Jan and 'Murphy'
Jan and 'Murphy' help children at St John Vianney's Primary School.
About: Jan is retired and enjoying the good life with her dogs
Sponsor: Westfield Southland Community Partnership facilitated Story Dogs volunteers to raise the funds to support this dog.
Dog breed: Flat coat Retriever
How we met: 'Murphy' came to me from an amazing breeder who knew I loved Flat coats.
Great loves: 'Murphy' loves to carry things around whether it's his soft toys around home or a treasure he finds on his walks. Loves the ocean.
Favourite foods: Loves munching on crunchy vegetables
Doesn’t like: Not being with me. Follows me around like my shadow.
Quirks: Loves little 'Teddy bear dogs'. Lies down next to them and cuddles them.
Carol and 'Bertie'
Carol and 'Bertie' help children at Aspendale Primary School
About: Carol enjoys craft activities
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Bendigo Community Bank Parkdale
Dog breed: English setter
How we met: From a puppy
Great loves: Walks, park, playing with children, pats and cuddles
Favourite foods: Treats, chicken necks, bones and toast
Robyn and 'Remi'
Robyn and 'Remi' help children at Mordialloc Beach Primary School
About: 'Remi' and I are a Therapy Dog Team, and wanted to do Story Dogs also
Sponsor: Lions Club of Mordialloc - Mentone Inc
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: People
Favourite foods: Homemade treats
Doesn’t like: None
Quirks: None
