Wollongong Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Dharawal clan groups and their people.*
Susanne Cross
Susanne and 'Leo'
Susanne and 'Leo' help children at Coniston Public School.
About: Susanne is a Violin Teacher
Sponsor: Generously funded through a gift from Oli
Dog breed: Mini Dachshund
How we met: Purchased from a family member as a puppy
Great loves: Sleeping, food and being cuddled
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Noisy Vehicles
Carol 'Evie' and 'Annie'
Carol 'Evie' and 'Annie' help children at Lake Illawarra South Public School
About: Carol worked as a Teacher for over 20 years
Sponsor: Figtree Grove Shopping Centre
Dog breed: Golden Retrievers
How we met: Since puppies
Great loves: 'Evie' any stuffed toys, 'Annie' ball
Ann and 'Sammy'
Ann and 'Sammy' help children at Mount Ousley Public School
About: Ann is retired
Sponsor: Figtree Grove Shopping Centre
Dog breed: Labradoodle
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: Soft toys and games
Favourite foods: Sausage
Doesn’t like: Vegetables
Robin and 'Rosie'
Robin and 'Rosie' help children at Mount Ousley Public School
About: Robin is a Support Worker for people with Disabilities
Sponsor: Fernhill Smash Repairs
Dog breed: Cavoodle
How we met: Purchased as a puppy from a friend
Great loves: Squeaky soft toys and tummy rubs
Favourite foods: Sausages
Doesn’t like: Walking on wet grass
Quirks: She can open our blinds to outside so her nickname is "Nosey Rosie"
Anna and 'Yogi'
Anna and 'Yogi' will help children in the Wollongong area
About: Anna is an energetic fit 67 year old who love the outdoors, walking with 'Yogi' through various bush trails in our area
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Cobberdog
How we met: We bought 'Yogi' 5 years ago from a breeder
Great loves: Cuddles, walking, sleeping, being with other dogs and her human family
Favourite foods: Royal Cain dog food
Doesn’t like: Swimming in water
Quirks: None
Sam and 'Henley'
Sam and 'Henley' will help children in the Woollongong area
About: Sam is an ex Primary school teacher, who understands the importance of early reading intervention
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: 'Henley' became part of our family because we wanted our older dog to have a friend. Best decision we ever made
Great loves: Swimming, running, sleeping and been social
Favourite foods: Bacon
Doesn’t like: People to rush to pat him. First pat needs to be on his back or under his chin
Quirks: He has certain favourite spots. In the car he must sit behind the driver otherwise he will sulk