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 and 'Evie'
Carol and 'Evie' 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 Retriever
How we met: Since a puppy
Great loves: 'Evie' any stuffed toys
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"
Lisa and 'Connor'
Lisa and 'Connor' help children in the Wollongong area
About: My hobbies include, crochet, dog training, spending time with friends and family
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Great Dane Cross
How we met: He was a rescue at 6 months. He wasn't looked after very well and wasn't wanted by his previous owners. They asked me to take him, or they would take him to the pound. I couldn't say no, so I took him and he's been my best friend ever since
Great loves: Cuddles, car, food and sleep
Favourite foods: Everything, but he does like apples
Doesn’t like: Brooms, loud noises (fireworks, thunder)
Quirks: He'll howl at you if he knows you and he also talks in his sleep
