Perth - Kallaroo Dog Teams

Francesca and 'Darcy'

Francesca and 'Darcy' help children at West Greenwood Primary School

About: Francesca was a teacher. She enjoys family, reading, beach, friends and music

Dog Sponsor:  Key Produce

Dog breed: Golden Retriever

How we met: He was one of seven in the litter. We have never had a male dog before so choosing 'Darcy' was a surprise

Great loves: Squeaky toys, going for walks and the beach

Favourite foods:  All food

Does not like:   Being put out at night to sleep in his kennel

Quirks: 'Darcy' is startled when he sees /hears other dogs on TV or the radio making noises

Jennifer and 'Pluto' help children at St Marks Anglican Community School

About:   Jennifer is a stay-at-home Mum, previously a teacher
Funding: Beyond Bank Australia
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met:  'Pluto' belongs to my sister and her family who have generously allowed me to train him and take over from our retiring Story Dog 'Maverick'
Great loves:  Cuddles
Favourite foods:  Cheese
Quirks:  'Pluto' can open a fly screen door, but is afraid of dog doors

Mareille  and 'Henry'

Mareille and 'Henry' help children at Hillarys Primary School

About:  Mareille is an Early Childhood and Special Needs Educator.  Loves spending time with their family, helping kids reach their potential and loves animals
Sponsor:  This Story Dog is generously funded through a gift from The Jelley Family Foundation
Dog breed:  Spoodle
How we met: Fell in love with the breed through our previous dog, who reached 16 years of age, so we knew that a spoodle was the right fit for our family
Great loves:  Kids, cats and toys
Favourite foods:   Steak and treats
Doesn’t like:  Being left out of the action
Quirks:  He likes to sleep with his head on a cushion

Naomi and 'Digger'

Naomi and 'Digger' help children at Padbury Primary School

About: Naomi currently works as a Family Liaison Officer at Ronald McDonald House
Sponsor:  Rivett Construction
Dog breed:  Schnoodle
How we met:  We Googled for a small dog, loving, hypoallergenic, friendly, perfect for kids. A schnoodle was the answer
Great loves:  Cuddles, beach walks, car rides to dog park and chasing his ball
Favourite foods:  Chicken
Doesn’t like:  Carrots
Quirks:  When talking to 'Digger' he appears to be listening. Tilts his head to one side and has ridiculously expressive eyebrows

Marie and 'Bonnie'

Marie and 'Bonnie' help children at Glendale Primary School

About: Marie is a retired teacher.  She enjoys swimming, reading and dog walking
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Northern Suburbs Training and Obedience Dog Club
Dog breed:  Cocker spaniel
How we met:  As a companion to make me more active
Great loves: Chasing swallows, swimming 
Favourite foods:  Cheese as a treat
Doesn’t like:  Strangers patting her on the head
Quirks:  She runs to the middle of the oval with her tail wagging and then sits ready to hunt for swallows

Jo and 'Faith'

Jo and 'Faith' help children in Kallaroo

About:  Jo wants to help children to read, as she didn't have chances like this
Sponsor:  This Story Dog is generously funded through a gift from an anonymous sponsor
Dog breed:  Labrador
How we met:  Friends
Great loves:  Toys, food and family
Favourite foods:  Everything
Doesn’t like:  Being left at home alone
Quirks:  She has a huge smile

Judy and 'Lulu'

Judy and 'Lulu' help children at Tuart Hill Primary School and Osborne Primary School

About: Judy is retired, she volunteers with Delta Therapy dogs. She enjoys walking with 'Lulu', movies with friends
Sponsor:  Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash
Dog breed:  Toy Spoodle
How we met:  From a puppy
Great loves:  Walks, chasing her ball, sleeping and swimming
Favourite foods:  Chicken breast, dinner biscuits, dental chews
Doesn’t like:  Postman's bike
Quirks:  Falls asleep with her ball in her mouth

Despina and 'Pip'

Despina and 'Pip' help children at Glengarry Primary School

About: Despina is a Music teacher, she loves dogs and reading to her son
Sponsor:  This Story Dog is generously funded through a gift from an anonymous sponsor.
Dog breed:  Brittany
How we met:  'Pip' is a rehomed breeding dog from Victoria and the breeder offered me the opportunity to have her
Great loves:  Birds
Favourite foods:  A bone
Doesn’t like:  Waiting for her breakfast
Quirks:  She grins at you in the morning

Vel and 'Trois'

Vel and 'Trois' help children at Hudson Park Primary School, Girrawheen

About: Vel is a Dog Instructor
Sponsor:  Generously funded through a gift from the Northern Suburbs Training and Obedience Dog Club
Dog breed:  Mixed Kelpie
How we met:  RSPCA Rescue
Great loves:  People and cuddles
Favourite foods:  Cheese
Doesn’t like:  Shouting in anger
Quirks:  Loves doing tricks

Caitlin and 'Bailey'

Caitlin and 'Bailey' help children at Waddington Primary School

About:  Caitlin loves reading

Initial Funding provided by the Westfield Local Hero's program
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  Adopted at 4 months
Great loves:  Balls, fetch and swimming
Favourite foods:  Duck and chicken
Doesn’t like:  Fruit and spinach
Quirks:  Only does shake with one paw

Kaz and 'Baxter'

Kaz and 'Baxter' help children at Glengarry Primary School

About: Kaz is Director of Health Infrastructure. She loves reading, running and sewing

Initial Funding provided by the Westfield Local Hero's program
Sponsor:  Dogs West Canine Association of WA
Dog breed:  Golden retriever
How we met:  Extensive research into the breed, then found an ethical breeder. After a two year wait was selected for a puppy 'Baxter'
Great loves:  Balls, the beach, a good stick to chew, cuddles and his stuffed toy duck
Favourite foods:  Cheese
Doesn’t like:  Being dressed up, paddling pools and people shouting
Quirks:  He winks when he's happy, he always closes his eyes in photos

Sue and 'Sammy'

Sue and 'Sammy' will help children at Burns Beach Primary School
About:  Sue is a retired Dental Nurse, she enjoys Pilates and walking

Initial Funding provided by the Westfield Local Hero's program

Sponsored by: Kendall Engineering
Sponsor:  Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed:  Cavoodle
How we met:  Since a puppy
Great loves:  Food, walking, swimming and sniffing
Favourite foods:  Liver treats
Doesn’t like:  Too long walks
Quirks:  None

Joe and 'Daisy' help children at Carnaby Rise Primary School

About: Joe is a retired pharmacist

Sponsor: Key Produce

Dog breed: Labradoodle

How we met: From a breeder

Great loves: Teddy bear, ball and squeaky toys

Favourite foods: Everything

Doesn't like: Dogs in TV shows, grooming, being away from Mum and Dad

Quirks: Loves chasing and retrieving ball, often sleeps with teddy bear in her mouth