Melbourne Elwood Dog Teams

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

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' 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.

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