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: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
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 and 'Sunny'
Sharon and 'Sunny' help children at Glen Forrest Primary School
About: Sharon is an Equestrian - Dressage Judge, she enjoys reading, cooking, walking and yoga
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavalier/Cocker Cross
How we met: I got him as a puppy. He was flown over to WA from a breeder in NSW
Great loves: Hi ball, snoozing in a pile of pillows, exploring and investigating interesting smells and belly rubs
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Rude noisy people
Quirks: Letting the cat groom him