Melbourne - Murrumbeena Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator Wanted
Melbourne - Murrumbeena
Story Dogs are looking for a coordinator for the regions of Murrumbeena, Malvern and Carnegie. If you are interested in becoming a Coordinator please contact
info@storydogs.org.au
Katherine and 'Molly'
Katherine and 'Molly' help children at Carnegie Primary School
About: Katherine is a Radiation Therapist. She loves travel, my garden and learning to play Bridge.
Sponsor: Bendigo Community Bank Malvern East
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met:
I wouldn't be without her, we found each other
Great loves: Squeaky toys, tennis balls, swimming
Favourite Food:
Anything I eat
Doesn't Like: When I iron (thankfully that does not happen very often)
Quirks: Her looks - nobody guesses she's a Labradoodle
David, Jen and 'Reggie'
David, Jen and 'Reggie' help children at Murrumbeena Primary School
About: David is an Engineer, he enjoys sport, music and spending time with the family. Jen is a Nurse, loves watching Netball, footy and loves chocolate.
Sponsor: Atrium Media
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: As a puppy in 2020
Great loves: Walks, pats and lots of naps
Favourite foods: Dried chicken tenders
Doesn’t like: Being alone
Quirks: Loves lying on his back on your lap
Robyn and 'Rio'
Robyn and 'Rio' help children at Carnegie Primary School
About: Robyn is retired, previously worked in Swinburne University Library for 36 years
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Community Bank Malvern East
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Have had since a puppy from a reputable breeder
Great loves: Having his oodle playmates over for playdates, cuddles and pats
Favourite foods: Cheese, chicken, dog treats
Quirks: Thinks he is human, sleeps on the bed, loves human food. 'Rio' has been a volunteer at our local school and is well known and adored.
Karen and 'Henry'
Karen and 'Henry' help children at Murrumbeena Primary School
About: Karen is a children's author and loves knitting
Sponsor: Community Bank Murrumbeena
Dog breed: Cairn Terrier
How we met: The whole family went to choose 'Henry' from a litter of happy puppies
Great loves: Tug-of-war and stories
Favourite foods: Zucchini
Doesn’t like: If you're late with dinner or breakfast
Quirks: Getting on to the kitchen table
Jamie and 'Paco'
Jamie and 'Paco' help children at Murrumbeena Primary School
About: Jamie loves NDL Football and spending time with my friends and family
Sponsor: Slater and Levin
Dog breed: Labrador Retriever
How we met: 'Paco' is an ex-seeing eye dog in training, we adopted him when he left the program
Great loves: Pats, spending time with people, playing fetch with other dogs. He also enjoys watching TV.
Favourite foods: Chicken with a little bit of broth thrown in
Doesn’t like: Not being the centre of attention
Quirks: He is both afraid and absolutely in love with the ocean
Gail and 'Harper'
Gail and 'Harper' help children at Carnegie Primary School
About: Gail is a recently retired Primary School Teacher, who would dearly like to put her many years of experience to good use
Sponsor: Westfield Southland Community Partnership facilitated Story Dogs volunteers to raise the funds to support this dog.
Dog breed: Toy Cavoodle
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Children, treats and pats, but not on the head
Favourite foods: Any
Doesn’t like: Pats on the head
Quirks:
Deb and 'Pepper'
Deb and 'Pepper' help children at Murrumbeena Primary School
About: I enjoy cooking, listening to podcasts, small projects around the home and spending time with my dog 'Pepper'
Sponsor: Community Bank Murrumbeena
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: It was my teenage son who encouraged me to get a dog for our family. I found a breeder and said we wanted a small black girl labrador, and we were so lucky as that's what she had.
Great loves: Sniffing, treats and back scratches
Favourite foods: Bananas
Doesn’t like: Other dogs humping her
Quirks: She sits down when greeting smaller dogs