St Kilda - Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Coordinator Wanted!
St Kilda Dog Teams
Story Dogs is looking for a coordinator for dog teams in the suburbs of Albert Park, Middle Park, St Kilda, St Kilda East and South Melbourne area.
Enquire about becoming a coordinator by emailing info@storydogs.org.au
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
Miriam and 'Messi'
Miriam and 'Messi' help children at Yeshivah Beth Rivkah School
About: Miriam is involved with Social Work and her family
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Cobberdog
How we met: Bought for the children
Great loves: People
Favourite foods: Most food
Anat and 'Cookie'
Anat and 'Cookie' help children at Yeshivah Beth Rivkah School
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
Fiona and 'Bonza'
Fiona and 'Bonza' help children at South Melbourne Park Primary School
About: Fiona enjoys walking her dogs and photography
Sponsor: Generously funded by an anonymous sponsor
Dog breed: Spoodle
How we met:
Digger, my other dog, needed a waggy tail companion
Great loves: Walks and chips
Favourite Food: Watermelon and fish treats
Quirks: Grooms my other dog's (Digger) teeth and ears every morning
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
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