Andrew & Jed Bews and Kodi
Geelong Cats Father/son duo Andrew and Jed Bews share the care of Kodi. While Jed is officially Kodi’s fur dad, Andrew (granddad) is often called upon to take over ‘parenting’ duties when Jed’s travelling for football.
Sarah Bieske and Franklin
GT Magazine Editor, Sarah Bieske, when she’s not covering stories of all the amazing people in our region, Sarah loves spending time with Franklin and her family. Her passion for animals radiates just as brilliantly as her gorgeous Golden Retriever, Franklin.
Pete Murrihy and Frankie
You might’ve seen Peter around town with Frankie, his adorable Border Collie. Beyond their walks, he's passionate about promoting fitness, mental health, and community through Geelong's sports clubs. As an Active Geelong ambassador, he champions a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Loggy and Wombi
You know her from the K Rock Breakfast Show, brightening your mornings since 6am. But Loggy's true passion lies with animals, especially her adorable 5-year-old red heeler, Wombi!
As our Community Ambassador for PAWS for GAWS, she loves spending quality time with dogs. Her perfect day? Almond lattes and endless dog pats! On weekends, you'll find her and fiancé Jimmy strolling the beach with Wombi.
Roxie and Coco
A beloved Geelong personality, Roxie has spent over 30 years on radio at Bay 93.9 and K rock. She runs a successful PR agency and has a deep passion for GAWS, adopting her first dog, Bluey, 40 years ago!
Beyond GAWS, Roxie supports numerous local charities as an ambassador and volunteer. She lives on the beautiful Bellarine coastline with her dog Coco, and has recently welcomed a ginger, dog-friendly GAWS cat, Harry, into her family.
Kate Darby and Max
You might recognise Kate as a former AFLW Geelong player, often out and about with her nearly 9-year-old fur baby, Max.
A much loved best mate, Max is also a proud big brother to Kate’s four-year-old daughter and a wonderful companion as she grows up. Together, they love getting outdoors for family walks - especially to the beach, where Max’s favourite things include running along the sand, splashing in the water, and digging holes.