Perth - Armadale, Kalamunda Dog Teams
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Pat Foster
Perth - Armadale, Kalamunda and surrounds
Pat is the coordinator for Dog Teams in the Armadale , Kalamunda and surrounds 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
Ann-Maree and 'Max'
Ann-Maree and 'Max' help children at Wirrabirra Primary School
About: Ann-Maree is a school Principal
Sponsor: Story Dog are looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Labradoodle
Great loves: His ball
Favourite foods: Chicken
Quirks: Throws his own toys in the air and then catches them
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
Margaret and 'Brandy'
Margaret and 'Brandy' help children at Swan Christian College
About: Retired Nurse, enjoys lawn bowls, learning bridge and cooking
Sponsor: Beyond Bank - Morley
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: Long time without a dog, due to work commitments. Carefully researched and found 'Brandy'
Great loves: Car rides, walks and sniffing, always carries a soft toy in his mouth
Favourite foods: Carrots, watermelon and kibble
Doesn’t like: No dislikes so far
Quirks: 'Brandy' is a blood donor at the animal emergency centre
Jo and 'Teddy Bear'
Jo and 'Teddy Bear' help children at Neerigen Brook Primary School
About: Jo is a stay-at-home Mum, she loves to volunteer and make people happy
Sponsor: Waves - Western Australian Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
Dog breed: Shi Tzu
How we met: I've always had dogs
Great loves: Companionship, love and cuddles
Favourite foods: Anything but dog food
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: He loves kids and running around
Wendy and 'Ziggy'
Wendy and 'Ziggy' help children at Kalamunda Christian School
About: Wendy is retired, her interests are drawing and painting
Sponsor: Ziggy is sponsored by an anonymous sponsor at Kalamunda Christian School
Dog breed: Japanese Spitz
How we met: After 3 house break-ins, my three children bought me a puppy as a Christmas and Birthday present
Great loves: Going for walks and playing with other dogs
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Getting wet
Quirks: Loves to play with empty toilet rolls
Liahna and 'Chewie'
Liahna and 'Chewie' help children at Kalamunda Christian School
About: Liahna is an Education Assistant in Pre-K
Sponsor: Chewie is sponsored by an anonymous sponsor at Kalamunda Christian School
Dog breed: Toy Spoodle
How we met: Always had dogs, love the challenge of working as a team in obedience and tricks
Great loves: Doing tricks and going to dog club
Favourite foods: Cheese and hotdogs
Doesn’t like: Staying at home
Dianne and 'Duncan'
Dianne and 'Duncan' help children at St Brigid's College, Lesmurdie
About: Dianne loves sharing the joy of being a dog owner and working with the community
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: West Highland Terrier
How we met: We needed a companion for our older dog which had anxiety. 'Duncan' is calm and confident, so he was ideal
Great loves: Tummy tickles and back scratches
Favourite foods: Prawns
Doesn’t like: Hot chips
Quirks: 'Duncan' watches over our chickens and ducks and chases away the pesky crows
Sharon 'Sunny' and 'Meg'
Sharon 'Sunny' and 'Meg help children at Glen Forrest Primary School, on alternate weeks
About: Sharon is an Equestrian - Dressage Judge, she enjoys reading, cooking, walking and yoga
Sponsor: Sponsor coming soon
Dog breed: Cavalier/Cocker Cross
How we met: 'Sunny' I got him as a puppy. He was flown over to WA from a breeder in NSW. 'Meg' as a puppy from Kalgoorlie she was only a ting 1.4kg
Great loves: 'Sunny' His ball, snoozing in a pile of pillows, exploring and investigating interesting smells and belly rubs. 'Meg' Sleeping, pottering around in the garden
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: 'Sonny' rude noisy people. 'Meg' Greyhounds
Quirks: 'Sonny' letting the cat groom him. 'Meg' howls at people she loves
Sharon and 'Lily'
Sharon and 'Lily' help children at Glen Forrest Primary School
About: Sharon is a Social Worker, Youth Counsellor. She enjoys reading, walking and cooking
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Cavalier Cross
How we met: Had her since a puppy
Great loves: Toys - teddy's, cuddling, children and playing with a ball
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Loud noises, people wearing strange hats
Quirks: Brings me the toy she wants to play with
