Mornington Peninsula - Rosebud Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Gabrielle Leigh
Mornington Peninsula - Rosebud
Gabrielle is the coordinator for the Dromana, Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento areas.
Gabrielle and 'Tassie'
Gabrielle and 'Tassie' help children at Boneo Primary School
About: Gabrielle enjoys looking after her grandkids, walks, reading and gardening
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Rye
Dog breed: Labrador retriever
How we met: Adopted as a puppy
Great loves: Food, balls, pats, sitting and leaning on me
Favourite foods: Everything
Quirks: Loves being patted, shakes hands
Christine and 'Millie'
Christine and 'Millie' help children at Eastbourne Primary School, Rosebud
About: Christine is retired, she enjoys Tai Chi, ballroom dancing, walking and travel
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rye Beach Op Shop
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Rehomed
Great loves: Chest rubs, sleeping, cuddles and long walks on the beach
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Magpies
Danielle and 'Diva'
Danielle and 'Diva' help children at Our Lady of Fatima, Rosebud
About: Mother of 2 daughters. Loves horses and animals, making others happy.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Lions Club of Red Hill District
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Bought from breeder at 11 months old
Great loves: Cuddles, pats, walks and toys
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: The hose sprayed at her
Quirks: Can be wiggly waggy when very excited
Tamara and 'Roxy'
Tamara and 'Roxy' will help children at Tootgarook Primary School
About: Tamara is a Disability Support Worker, she plays netball and volunteers at school for P&F
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Bought her at 8 weeks old
Great loves: Balls, cuddles, belly rubs
Favourite foods: Liver treats
Doesn’t like: Yelling at her
Quirks: Takes socks as a game. Always rolls for belly rubs.
Sandra and 'Charlie'
Sandra and 'Charlie' help children at Sorrento Primary School
About: Sandra is retired. She volunteers at Jack and Andy's Op Shop.
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Raechel Godfrey
Dog breed: Spoodle
How we met: A rehomed dog at 10 years old
Great loves: Everything
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Loud noises
Quirks: Can be a bit nervous with loud noises
Amanda and 'Paddington'
Amanda and 'Paddington' help children at Boneo Primary School
About: Amanda is retired, she was a Teacher and School Psychologist
Sponsor: Rye Beach Op Shop
Dog breed: Shoodle
How we met: During COVID we bought from a dog breeder after seeing a photo
Great loves: Playing and chasing the ball on the beach
Favourite foods: Bacon, chicken, kibble
Doesn’t like: Loud noises and boxes because of moving
Caroline and 'Sophie'
Caroline and 'Sophie' help children in the Rosebud Area
About: Caroline loves reading, taking my dog 'Sophie' to the beach, gardening and hanging out with my twin grandchildren
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: 'Sophie' was a Covid puppy who kept me sane over Melbourne's many lockdowns
Great loves: Going to the beach, chasing and retrieving tennis balls
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Other dogs who are big and intimidating
Quirks: We live near a golf course and 'Sophie' loves to sniff out, uncover and retrieve golf balls hidden in the bush nearby
Ann and 'Cody'
Ann and 'Cody' help children at the Rosebud Library
About: Ann is an Interior Decorator
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Golden retriever cross Cocker spaniel
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Going to the beach and swimming, playing tug of war, fetching balls
Favourite foods: Dog Treats