Devonport Dog Teams

Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Tasmanian Aboriginal peoples*

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 Port Sorrell Primary School

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).