Perth - Southern River Dog Teams
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Pat Foster
Perth - Southern River
Pat is the coordinator for Dog Teams in the Southern River area.
Pat and 'Fergus'
About: Pat is a retired Teacher. She loves spending time with her family and loves sewing for several charities. She also enjoys going for long walks with 'Fergus' and teaching him new tricks
Sponsor: Roleystone-Karragullen Community Branch Bendigo Bank
Dog breed: Shetland Sheepdog
How we met: We have always had dogs as part of our family. It took a long time to find a Shetland Sheepdog puppy, but when we met "Fergus' it was love at first sight
Great loves: Being with his family, going for walks and showing off.
Favourite foods: All his small treats and carrots
Doesn’t like: Brushing his teeth
Quirks: He loves using his long nose to search inside pockets - there might just be a treat in there
Zoe and 'Josie'
Zoe and 'Josie' help children at Wungong Primary School, Hilbert
About: I am a student speech pathologist in my final year and also an education assistant. I have a love for animals, including dogs, and horses as well as picture books! I have a library at home
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: I've owned family dogs all my life, but for my 18th birthday I decided I wanted a dog of my own. That is how I found 'Josie'
Great loves: Swimming. Her Border Collie brothers, our Bunny rabbit and horses
Favourite foods: Anything with Duck
Doesn’t like: Salami, Swiss cheese, being cold and being clean
Quirks: She will only drink water if it has been brought from home in a special pink water bootle. She is very fussy
Kelsey and 'Posy'
Kelsey and 'Posy' help children at Bramfield Park State School
About: Kelsey loves to read, especially at the beach
Sponsor: Key Produce
Dog breed: Mixed
How we met: We went to the rescue place to get a dog but, because we had chickens, we were only allowed a puppy so it could grow up with them
Great loves: The chickens ! & cuddles
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Swimming, being alone
Quirks: When she is asleep her front legs stick out straight
Jayne and 'Mackenzie'
Jayne and 'Mackenzie' help children at Pioneer Village Primary School, Armadale
About: Jayne enjoys reading, crafts and gardening
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Golden Retriever Cross Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: After our previous dog passed away, we couldn't cope without a dog
Great loves: Soft toys and balls
Favourite foods: Pasta and cheese
Doesn’t like: Anything that looks like dog food
Quirks: Morning walks at 4-30am daily
Alan and 'Evie'
Alan and 'Evie' help children at Clifton Hills Primary School, Kelmscott
About: Retired Air Traffic Controller. Likes Lego, radio controlled models and slot cars
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: After losing our previous dog 'Sasha' at 18 years, and then a break, bought 'Evie' as a puppy
Great loves: Food. walks and Nanna Nickey
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Not going for a walk when its raining
Quirks: Chases lizards
Susan and 'Evie'
Susan and 'Evie help children at Roleystone Community College
About: I am retired and enjoy Pilates and Caravanning. I volunteer along with being Treasurer of Roleystone Family Centre
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Saw pictures of Cavoodles and really wanted on so found a breeder in Wanneroo. Love at first sight
Great loves: Food, walks. being with us
Favourite foods: Liver treats
Doesn’t like: Going to the vet
Quirks: Must have Dentastix after dinner