St Kilda - Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator In Training
St Kilda Dog Teams
Story Dogs is currently training a coordinator for dog teams in the suburbs of Albert Park, Middle Park, St Kilda, St Kilda East and South Melbourne area.
Megan and 'Polly'
Megan and 'Polly' help children at South Melbourne Park Primary School
About: Megan is a Retired Language Teacher and University Teacher. She enjoys good wine, travel and animals
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Vicky T
Dog breed: Poodle Cross
How we met:
Adopted from a shelter where she had been surrendered by a dubious breeder
Great loves: Running free, soft toys, chicken, cheese, me
Favourite Food:
Home cooked chicken and vegetables
Doesn't Like: Surrendering stolen balls
Quirks: Hardly ever barks, makes happy noises
Paul and 'Illy'
Paul and 'Illy' help children at South Melbourne Park, Albert Park
About: Paul is an Ex Primary School teacher with a keen interest in wanting children to succeed in reading. He loves to play golf and my best (non-human0 friend is my dear dog 'Illy'
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Since birth and she was born in Norway
Great loves: Me and little (food0 treats
Favourite foods: A bowl of milk or yoghurt
Doesn’t like: Going to the vet
Quirks: 'Illy' can chase (and catch) her own tail if she's lucky
Anat and 'Cookie'
Anat and 'Cookie' help children at Yeshivah College
About: Anat has a background in Accounts, she loves children, dogs and reading
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Beaglier
How we met: In our home since 3 months old
Great loves: Treats
Favourite foods: Chicken snacks
Doesn’t like: Vegetarian treats
Sue and 'Daizie'
Sue and 'Daizie' help children at St Kilda Library
About: Sue is a bookkeeper involved in Dog School
Sponsor: Nunn Media
Dog breed: Mini Schnauzer
How we met: Adopted as a puppy
Great loves: People, running in park
Favourite foods: Treats and chicken
Doesn’t like: Vacuum cleaners
Quirks: Loves to choose who she gives cuddles to
Anne-Marie and 'Frankie'
Anne-Marie and 'Frankie' help children at South Melbourne Park Primary, Albert Park
About: I have two dogs which keeps me active. I enjoy being outside and walking my dogs
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: My daughter in law gave her to me
Great loves: Her other dog friend at home plus family and balls
Favourite foods: Any
Doesn’t like: Having a bath