Yanchep Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Whadjuk people*
Christina Line
Yanchep
Audrey and 'Joy'
Audrey and 'Joy' help children at Alkimos Primary School
About: Joy is a Medical Receptionist and enjoys different types of crafts. She also fosters dogs' puppies, cats and kittens.
Sponsor: Key Produce
Dog breed: Groodle
How we met: We bought Joy as a puppy from a breeder.
Great loves: Joy loves her people, ball, beach, walks and kids.
Favourite foods: Cheese and Bacon.
Doesn’t like: When you stop playing fetch.
Quirks: Has to have her favourite ball - no other ball will do. Buy new ball same type and colour she will still want her favourite.
Tamarra and 'Mack'
Tamarra and 'Mack' will help children at Yanchep Lagoon Primary School
About: Tamarra enjoys relaxing in nature or on the beach, pottering in the garden and teaming up with 'Mack' in doggy sports
Sponsor: Friends of 'Mack'
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: I was fostering and training him through WA Assistance and Therapy Dogs, he didn't quite make it as an Assistance Dog and is now enjoying life as a pet dog (and Story Dog)
Great loves: Belly rubs, food, people and anything that will play with him
Favourite foods: Everything
Doesn’t like: Celery and beetroot
Quirks: None
Leanne and 'Ruby'
Leanne and 'Ruby' will help children at Yanchep Beach Primary School
About: Leanne has worked with children for over 25 years, working with families, community schools
Sponsor: Meerlinga Children and Community Services
Dog breed: Beaglier
How we met: We were looking for a playful breed, that was family friendly and loved cuddles
Great loves: Walking along the beach and seeking out new smells
Favourite foods: Anything, 'Ruby' is a lover of all food
Doesn’t like: Thunder, she needs extra reassuring in a thunderstorm
Quirks: If you stop patting her she will let you know with a gentle nose nudge she wants more
