Devonport Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Tasmanian Aboriginal peoples*
Sheena Wynn
Devonport
Sheena is the coordinator for dog teams in the Tasmania Devonport and surrounding areas
Indy and 'Sheena'
Sheena and 'Indy' help children at Andrews Creek Primary School
About: Sheena is a Story Dog Coordinator
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Border Collie
How we met: Belongs to my friend Lisa, I walk her every day
Great loves: Walks, swimming and food
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Nothing
Quirks: Very good at directions! Knows left and right when I point
Kirralee and 'Lexi'
Kirralee and 'Lexi' help children at Forth Primary School
About: Kirralee is a Veterinary Nurse
Initial Funding provided by a grant from My State Bank.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Boder Collie
How we met: Purchased at 8 weeks old
Great loves: Food, toys, water and swimming
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Grooming
Quirks: Catches flies
Irene and 'Leo'
Irene and 'Leo' help children at Andrews Creek Primary School, Wesley Vale
About: Irene enjoys walking with 'Leo', travelling and gardening
Initial Funding provided by a grant from My State Bank.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Maltese cross
How we met: From a puppy
Great loves: ball throwing, walking, meeting dogs and people
Favourite foods: Smackos
Doesn’t like: Peas
Quirks: Brings his ball beside my bed each morning to play
Jill and 'Freddo'
Jill and 'Freddo' help children at East Devenport Primary School
About: Jill was a Youth Worker for many years. Enjoying a State of "Active Retirement".
Initial Funding provided by a grant from My State Bank.
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a sponsor
Dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
How we met: Came to live with me as an 8-week-old puppy, during COVID lockdown
Great loves: Beach, family and toys
Favourite foods: Food isn't his thing, just treats. Eats to stay alive. Lives for treats.
Doesn’t like: Leaving the beach, not crazy about vet or groomer
Quirks: 'Fred' has recently lost much of his hearing and is learning sign language. He has a way to go. He snores a lot (but can't hear it, of course).