Yanchep Dog Teams
Story Dogs acknowledges the traditional country of the Whadjuk people*
Christina Line
Yanchep
Tamara and 'Mack'
Tamara and 'Mack' will help children at Yanchep Lagoon Primary School
About: Tamara 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
Dakota, Linda and 'Lily'
Dakota, Linda and 'Lily' help children at Shorehaven Primary School, Akimos
About: Dakota enjoys playing with her puppies and teaching them new tricks. Linda enjoys spending time in her garden and with her two dog's 'Lily' and 'Charlie'
Sponsor: Webvault
Dog breed: Shih Tzu Toy Poodle
How we met: After going to "only visit' some puppies we fell love with her and her brother and couldn't not get them both
Great loves: Attention
Favourite foods: Chicken
Doesn’t like: Being left out when her brother gets more attention than her
Quirks: None
Mark and 'Billy'
Mark and 'Billy' help children at Somerly Primary School
About: I cycle whenever I can, being a volunteer "pilot" for Motion by the Ocean where we give trishaw rides to less mobile people along the beaches around Hillarys'
Sponsor: ROC Finance
Dog breed: Chocolate Labrador
How we met: 'Billy' came into the family as a 12 week old puppy some four years ago
Great loves: He's a labrador so it's his job to love food and pats
Favourite foods: Anything
Doesn’t like: Lettuce and celery
Quirks: 'Billy' has a friend who paints his toenails a with different colour each time he visits
Erin and 'Daisy'
Erin and 'Daisy' help children at Somerly Primary School
About: Erin is a mum of two girls and two dogs. She loves the beach, fishing and camping with them
Sponsor: Key Produce
Dog breed: Maltese Shih tzu
How we met: We got 'Daisy' at 8 weeks old
Great loves: Cuddles every morning, the beach, park and tummy rubs
Favourite foods: Chicken and rice
Doesn’t like: Taking her bone off her
Quirks: She can do high 10's, roll up and spin
Natalie and 'Arya'
Natalie and 'Arya' help children at Alkimos Beach Primary School
About: Natalie is a Verterinary Nurse of 20 years and an avid dog lover owning three generations
Sponsor: Story Dogs is looking for a Sponsor
Dog breed: Labrador
How we met: 'Arya' is my first dog that we purchased when I moved interstate with my partner. She was humongous help to me
Great loves: Eating and snoozing
Favourite foods: Anything the human is eating
Doesn’t like: 'Arya' is very in tune with her humans' emotions and hates to see any of us sad or upset
Quirks: 'Arya' has selective hearing, but gives herself away when she hears the wrapper of something such as cheese
