Warrnambool Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples*
Susie Alexander
Deb and 'Sadie'
Deb and 'Sadie' help children at St Joseph's Primary School, Warrnambool
About: Deb has been a hairdresser 45 years, a motel owner for 12 years, and enjoys catching up friends
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from the Jenkins Family
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Came to us a puppy
Great loves: Walks, balls and lots of pats
Favourite foods: Teddy bear biscuits
Doesn’t like: Having her ears pulled
Emma and 'Nelson'
Emma and 'Nelson' help children at Woodford Primary School
About: Emma works as a Paralegal, she has 3 children, volunteers for Rural Women's Day, and plays bowls
Sponsor: Generously funded by a gift from the APCO Foundation
Dog breed: Jack Russell
How we met: As a puppy from a recommended breeder
Great loves: People, pats, especially tummy rubs, playing ball, walks
Favourite foods: Chicken
Quirks: He enjoys crawling with his tummy along the ground
Cheryl and 'Pip'
Cheryl and 'Pip' help children in the Warrnambool area
About: Cheryl is retired as an Early Childhood Learning Educator and Early Intervention Assistant (Disability). She enjoys gardening, and walking 'Pip'. Volunteer CFA
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Warrnambool Central
Dog breed: Curl Coated Retriever Cross
How we met: 'Pip' was a rescue puppy from the RSPCA, she is and loving and gentle girl
Great loves: Cuddles, meeting new people and dogs. running in the park, swimming, digging and sleeping
Favourite foods: Snacks and bones
Doesn’t like: Being patted on the head, having the window closed in the car while driving
Quirks: She loves to do trick for treats. She likes to sniff ears and sit on feet
