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
