Rockingham Waikiki Baldivis & Warnbro Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Binjareb, Whadjuk and Nyoongar peoples*
Lynn Locke
Rockingham Waikiki Baldivis & Warnbro
Lynn supports volunteers in the area surrounding Waikiki, Rockingham, Warnbro and Baldivis.
Lynn and 'Brutus'
Lynn and 'Brutus' help children at Charthouse Primary School.
About: Lynn is retired, loves reading and doing craft. She is a mentor at Switched on Seniors ipad group
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Rotary Club of Rockingham
Dog breed: Toy Poodle Cross
How we met: Bought him for company after my husband passed away
Great loves: Walking, playing, lots of hugs
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Fire or flames
Quirks: Loves people and treats
Barbara and 'Lucy'
Barbara and 'Lucy' help children at Safety Bay Primary School
About: Barbara is semi-retired
Sponsor: Lions Club of Baldivis
Dog breed: Beaglier
How we met: I live on my own so having a dog greet me and happy to see me makes me happy too
Great loves: Beach, her ball, food, my elderly dog 'Lucy' although not always reciprocated and me of course
Favourite foods: Treats, ice cream and just about anything
Doesn’t like: Being told off, when 'Lucy' tells her off
Quirks: She can be quite bossy with 'Lucy' but loves washing her eyes, ears and mouth until she gets told to stop by 'Lucy
Gaye and 'Doug'
Gaye and 'Doug' help children at Bungaree Primary School
About: Loves animals
Sponsor: Generously funded by a gift from the Bungaree Primary School P & C
Dog breed: Toy Spoodle
How we met: Purchased
Great loves: Food and people
Favourite foods: Anything
Nicola and 'Tobi'
Nicola and 'Tobi' help children at South Coast Baptist College.
About: Nicola is a Defence School Mentor who loves swimming, the beach and walking
Sponsor: South Coast Baptist College
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Always had dogs, absolutely love them and wish I had 10
Great loves: Chasing kite surfers and jet skis on the beach, his blue bunny, people, walks and getting his hair dried with hair dryer
Favourite foods: Chicken, cheese, Schmackos
Doesn’t like: Pet store dog wash, puts on the brakes
Quirks: Loves playing hide and seek
Belinda and 'Rhylee'
Belinda and 'Rhylee' help children at Sheoak Primary School, Baldivis
About: Belinda is a Paediatric Nurse, loves camping and the outdoors, walks on the beach with our dogs
Sponsor: Baldivis Pharmacy
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Purchased as a puppy
Great loves: Swimming at the beach, playing with his frisbee, his sister 'Pippa' belly rubs
Favourite foods: Cheese
Doesn’t like: Loud banging and other loud noises
Quirks: 'Rylee' would like a belly rub when he rolls onto his back and puts his leg up in the air
Glynis (Granny Gee) and 'Tillie'
Glynis (Granny Gee) and 'Tillie' help children at Rockingham Beach Primary School
About: Glynis is a Trainer/Assessor, she enjoys walking, gardening, socializing and swimming
Sponsor: Magenta Marshall- Member for Rockingham
Dog breed: Poochoon
How we met: Purchased as a puppy for a pet
Great loves: Walking, playing with other dogs and toys
Favourite foods: Chicken, cheese and bacon
Doesn’t like: Fruit
Quirks: Jumps up to get a pat and spins around I call it her "Ballerina Dance"
Julia and 'Shona'
Julia and 'Shona' help children at Tranby College
About: Julia is a Library Aide at Tranby College
Sponsor: Ray White Rockingham Baldivis
Dog breed: Terrier Cross
How we met: Upon moving to Perth from London, we promised our boys a dog. We rescued 'Shona' when she was 18 months old and surprised them. I will never forget the look on their faces
Great loves: Playing with her ball, exploring and being with people
Favourite foods: Smoked salmon, chicken and apple
Doesn’t like: Christmas crackers
Jaimie and 'Bella'
Jaimie and 'Bella' help children at Makybe Rise Primary School
About: Jaimie is studying to become a Speech Pathologist and loves spending time with her animals
Sponsor: Regal Engineering
Dog breed: Golden Retriever
How we met: Got 'Bella' at eight weeks old when our old retriever passed away
Great loves: Cuddles and attention, treats and seeing her friends
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Having to get out of bed in the morning
Quirks: Loves to roll on her back and smile
Joan and 'Bella'
Joan and 'Bella' help children at Tuart Rise Primary School.
About: Joan is a retired Retail Security Officer and plays Lawn Bowls
Sponsor: Key Produce
Dog breed: Maltese/Shih Tzu
How we met: Had previously owned same breed so knew of their wonderful nature
Great loves: People, playing and walks
Favourite foods: Chicken and vegetables
Doesn’t like: Nothing
