Happy Birthday for yesterday Snip. Hope you had a lovely day xx

Happy Bithday to Snip! :)) Sending her a big cuddle. Xxx

Happy birthday Snip xx

Snip is 12 years old today and still running around like a youngster….when she’s not asleep that is! Her ears don’t flop over her forehead any more but she holds them straight up instead and they look like diamonds. Still beautiful and hugely loved xxx

Happy 11th birthday sweetheart xxxx

Happy birthday to gorgeous Snip. Love from Jo and the furry four. Xxx

Happy Birthday Snip!! Lots of love Kate, Skip, Lyra and Cracker. :)) Xxx

Happy 11th birthday to our lovely little girl Snip. You bring us so much happiness and lots of smiles. And the birthday sausages seem to have gone down a treat! Xxx

Snip I'm delighted that you have found a lovely new home, sending very best wishes to everyone. x

What lovely news Snip. Much happiness to you and your family.x

Be happy Snip xxx

I am so happy for Snip...she is a beautiful girl....how could anyone not fall under her spell !!! Have a wonderful LIFE.
Because : Love ls For Ever. XXX

I'm so ecstatic I do not know what to say but GREAT.
Love to Snip, her new family (Rosiep) from Sylv & The New Icemaid Clan. xxxx
You will have to design the tee shirt I'm passed it.

RosieP joining the FFC is great news, we members must get a badge or tee shirt. Love The New Icemaid Clan and Member XX

Way to go Snip!!! so happy for you pretty girl xxx

Oh Rosie, this is fantastic news! Thank you both so much for giving her a wonderful home...the FFC just keeps growing! Xxx

Sadly I have to report that the cat trial week didn't go well. Snip got better and learnt not to look at the cat when she was in the room but unfortunately, the cat got less and less happy and moved into the garage and stopped eating. She apparently was also howling when on her own in the house. So despite loving her loads, my friends have had to say no to having her. HOWEVER, Paul and I have decided she can't go to yet another family and needs stability so have decided to join the FFC and we're keeping her. But we're DEFINITELY stopping at 4!

Rosie and Paul, it's great to hear what you are doing to help Skip. Hope it won't be too long before she makes friends with the cat. Xxx

Much as we would love to adopt Snip and join the FFC, I need to put the record straight and say that we aren't keeping her long-term, but continuing to foster her while she is cat-detrained. A friend and neighbour is hoping to adopt her (which is so great for us as the little sweetheart will be so close by!), but currently Snip is far too "interested" in their cat so is having daily deconditioning lessons. Hopefully in the not-too-distant future she will have her new permanent forever home! Rosie and Paul xx

Congratulations little Snip. I am so very happy that your foster mom and dad have decided to keep you and I hope you all have many, many, many happy years together. As a failed foster carer myself (many times over and not only for greyhounds!) I know exactly how your mom and dad feel by not wanting to lose all of the love you will give them. Good luck for your future Snip, you have my cuddle again today and big sloppy kisses again from Davey, Flynn, Millie, Nell and Pip and, of course, me !!! Terry XXXXXX

Fantastic! :)))

Well done Snip xxx

Such good news for the lovely Snip - fingers double crossed for you this time my pretty little girl.xx

Rosie & Paul, we all thank you for this. Your lovely sofa has arrived. Love to you and your new family.
Sylv & The New Icemaid Clan, a badge maybe around the corner. XXXXX

Hi Snip, so pleased to read that you're staying with your foster Mom & Dad again. There really is nothing like having your very own sofa! Big licks, Rosie Po xx

Is this going to be a ffc senario I wonder!!! I thinks it may be x

Thank you to Rosie and Paul for fostering Snip again :-)

I agree with all the comments however I chose from the photo, discussions via email and a walk with him when I visited the kennel, it just felt right. I was an experienced dog owner although I had never had a greyhound but I went into greyhound ownership with my eyes wide open and was prepared to put time and effort in. I am not criticising any of those owners who have had to return dogs I'm sure it was not a decision lightly made, however these dogs are not used to homes and have a steep learning curve, I guess what I trying to say is you have to put the effort in but the rewards are fantastic and I feel that sometimes we expect too much of them too soon.

Hi muddypaws - I totally agree - it is extremely hard to tell from a photo about the nature of the dog. However, with the comments and assessment of the dogs in our care (and our foster homes) we can generally advise people if we think the greyhound will suit the home. Even with people coming along to meet their dog, we still have people return them so it is a hard one! I myself chose one from a photo and description - she was a 14 year old greyhound from Stoke and she was very difficult to start with but we got through with a lot of time and patience. The most important thing is commitment to help them settle and adjust to a new life and new circumstances and making sure it is the right thing for the dog and the family.

Sad to hear darling Snip is back...l hope she is ok. Unfortunately this comes as no great surprise to me...it just reiterates the point l wad making the other day!!! Prospective owners need to meet the dog and if possible get to know them a little.Choosing a dog from a website photo very rarely works out !! Please could we try and keep them closer to home so interested parties can visit kennels and meet them. l know good homes are hard to find and l don't know the circumstances behind Snips return, but we have been lucky so far that Snip...Poppy and Bandit have all come home safely, thankfully, but the next owner, when it does'nt work out, may not bother to return them ! This is not meant in any way as a critisism ,but better to be safe rather than sorry. Snip gets my cuddle today...and don't worry sweetheart...your forever home is just around the corner.XXX

Oh little Snip, I am so very sorry you have been returned and I am sure that it was not your fault. I met you at the kennels and you are a truly beautiful little girl (and Muddy Paws thought so too). If I was able to have another 'fix' for my greyhound addiction, it would be you but as there are already 5 (yes five) living at The Greys House, it is somewhat full already ! I hope that you find your 'forever home' soon and I know that you will give so much love and joy to your new mom and dad (whoever they may be). While you wait, I am sure you will receive the best care, attention and kisses from the hard working volunteers at the Kennels - I have sent my cuddle to you today. Good luck little girl and lots of sloppy kissess from Davey, Flynn, Millie, Nell and Pip. XXXXX and an extra sloppy one from me ! X !

This is so sad Snip; You are a lovely girl and I do hope that you'll find a sofa to call your own very, very soon. Sending you BIG electronic hugs beautiful. Tash x

Oh My god, what went wrong. Poor girl.
Love to you the sofa has to be out there.
The New Icemaid Clan xxxx

Sadly Snip has been returned today due to no fault of her own.

All went well in the car journey home yesterday and only had a few squeaksfrom her throughout the night. We live on the edge of the fields, we went out this morning and enjoyed looking at the pheasant, the lambs playing but she loved the rabbits.....

Hi Grundad...don't worry we will try harder to get you next time! Thanks so much for taking care of Snip and for all your help yesterday. Keeping everything crossed she is getting on well with her new family. Xxx

Well we failed to join the FFP yesterday and handed Snip over to hopefully her forever parents. Very sad to see her go, she is a real live wire, but we wish Snip, Mandy and John much joy together (not forgetting Alice and Paddy the other greys)

Muddypaws (Paul) You know this will not be the answer, going to the kennels means taking home another??????? Sylv.
Or do you get your fix while walking the greys ????
Come on let others also do the walking.

Hi Sylv. They reckon l'm showing a little improvement. Hav'nt re-homed a dog for a whole four months now!!! This cold turkey is so difficult though. l'm sneaking off to the kennels today for a quick fix !!! :-) XX

Hi muddypaws(sorry Paul) I think I may need the address of the counselling as I'm so addicted to g/hounds. None of use will ever get a cure.
Speak in the future if you ever get over this problem. Sylvxxx

Hi Sylv. Yeah...a badge could work!! Or maybe a big red cross stamped on our foreheads !! Lol. Anyway...must dash...got my weekly counselling session at Greyhounds Anonymous ! Oh...the shame of this cursed addiction...will l ever find a cure !!! l sincerely hope not !!!!! Paul.XXX

Well muddypaws, being a member of the FFP Club, I totally agree with the membership criteria.
Been there, done it and doing it all still.
Well will have to get a badge organised.
Love Sylv xxxxx

So looking forward to meeting her, I cant wait until Sunday

Thanks Ruth. Yes, we were very close to being members of that club!

Please Note : FFP club membership is not limited providing applicants can meet the following strict criteria : 1. You must love Greyhounds more than life itself ( or even the Spouse ! ) 2. You must be able to provide suitable luxury accommodation ( our greys are very choosy ) 3. You must be totally gullible ( or at least a soft touch ! ) 4. You must have the patience of a Saint. 5.You must be reasonably fit ( Yum-Yum Walkies !!) 6. You must have eyes in the back of your head ! and finally 7. You must not be too obsessively houseproud....Oh..forgot... 8.You must be able to THINK like a Greyhound...don't let those big eyes and cute face fool you !!!! So there you have it......SIMPLES !!! If you are still interested in Fostering ( lf you've just said yes...you may need to seek urgent treatment ) why not give Ruth or Kate a call at the kennels...who knows...you might end up being in the club too !!!!!!!!!!! X.

If anyone requires any further information about the FFP club and how you too could become a member of our very elite organisation...then you can obtain more details from Rumblesmum...AKA Fiona...who, due to her sterling work recently in promoting the FFP club...has been appointed as the clubs new Recruitment Consultant. She will happily explain how you can become a failure too!!! x

Hi Rosie P. The Failed Foster Parents Club is a very exclusive club for all of us poor, misguided , deluded ,weak-willed humans who believe that we can foster a greyhound and not fall in love with , and thus end up re-homing said dog !!! Sadly...most of our members are in denial , and will never admit that emotions played any part in their decision...but it just made sense from a practical point of view !!! Well... that's my excuse...and I'm sticking to it !! X.

Hi RosieP - FFP stands for Failed Foster Parent! :-)

By the way, what's the FFP club?? Something to do with fostering I assume....

We've been fostering the lovely adorable Snip for the last few weeks and have really enjoyed having her as a temporary member of the family. We know she'll be so happy in her new forever home but will miss her a lot :-)

Thank you for that Ruth, well maybe not a member of the FFP club, but a lovely home anyway.
Love to all xxxxxxxxxx

Well done to lovely Snip....another home by the seaside! Will keep everything crossed for next weekend. Xxx

Hi susy - Snip is not staying with her foster family but has found herself a fabulous home in Rhyl! Pending all going well next weekend - she has found herself a forever home! How fabulous! x

Looking forward to meeting you next weekend

Well Snip is this your forever home. A member of the FFP club. In our thoughts The New Ice Maid Clan xxxx

Well done snip! Enjoy your new foster home. Xx

Great news for Snip....Such a sweet little girl. Xxx

Ah Snip this is lovely news for you, I am so happy that you have gone to live in a home for a little while. xx

Snip has gone out to foster! I am so pleased...... watch this space for updates - this beautiful little girl needs to find her forever home soon xxxxx

Snip is enjoying Torres company bless xxx

Snip came to greet Louis, Belle and I as we arrived at the kennels today. Her little tail was wagging. She is so petite and pretty.

I also took Snip along with Sam to Mel square in Solihull. She travel well by car in the back with him. She was a real fuss pot. A couple of people were interested in her so fingers crossed. She was a good girl but glad to be back for her tea and a lie down.

how cheeky do you look. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi snip. Been at kennels today and given you a bit of fuss. You are so sweet I am sure your forever home is just round the corner. Xx

Oh little Snip!!! What a shame it didn't work out this time. Keep smiling little one and it won't be long until someone lucky gets to take you home xxx

Love you lots snip.. cant beleive u came back to kennels! Dont worry u wont be there for long xx

Hi Tinker's nan - you are right in your advice that a coat will usually solve the problem. Over the few weeks Snip has been on trial she stopped weeing but was just having a poo at night. This was not happening during the day.

My advice would be to anyone looking at taking her would be definitely coat at night, keep feeding the Burns and don't give tinned meat for an evening meal. She was always clean in her kennel at Daybreaks overnight and was clean at mine when she stopped so I am sure this could be easily solved. She is the sweetest girl and I am sure someone will fall in love with her very soon. x

So sorry things didn't work out for little Snip this time....sending her my cuddle tonight. Xxx

What a shame for snip it may be that she is getting cold through the night sometime tinker wees but what we did is put training pads down like we did it is such a shame she had to go back to kennels please if you have a grey give them time to settle down big cuddles to you little girl xxxxx

My cuddle goes to you Snip don't worry it wont be long pretty girl Merlin and Sam will look after you xxx

Maybe snip has a water infection? Or some other reason she can't hold it all night. What a shame this has led to her coming back to the kennels. Onwards an upwards little one. Ur forever home is just around the corner xxxxx

Larry is now on 4, sometimes 6 water tablets a day because of his congestive heart failure, which means he drinks more and can wee for Britain. At night we put a plastic sheet covered in puppy nappies down. And keep the carpet shampooer handy!

So sorry for you Snip, but your sofa is around the corner.
Love The New Icemaid Clanxx

Such a shame, maybe there is a reason why Snip is doing this?, Danny still wees overnight whereas my other grey has to be dragged (not literally) outside to do his business, I just put it down to him not being able to hold it long enough :p He is certainly not coming back though.

Oh no Snip I had to do a double take, are you back at the kennels ?? :( xx

Sadly, due to Snip having some toileting issues overnight, she has been returned from her trial today.

Snip is settling in well with Maggie and Gem, she's eaten a big bowl of dinner and is already asking to go outside when she needs the loo. She's a beautiful girl, very nosy and full of mischief, a whole new set of challenges than our other two, bring it on!!! Seems like she's always been here xx

Snip this is such great news - well done! Be happy my cutie. xx

Good luck Snip be a good girl for your two new sisters xxx

Great to see that red sign Snip. She's such a little poppet rocket. Just look at that little face! Fingers crossed for you Snip. xxx

Good news snip be a happy girl xx

Well done Snip xx

Snip is the tiniest, daintiest little girl ever. She loves a fuss and loves her walks. What a cutie. xxx

Loving the new pic, she looks so nice.

if that latest pic doesn,t grab attention i don,t know what will those ears are fantastic xx

Thanks NMD07 - she is just too cute for words..... I love taking their photos at the end of the day :-)

Loving the new photo. Xxx

Hi Snip, it was a real pleasure to have a cuddle with you again today… thank you. You're such a gorgeous, inquisitive girl and I have my fingers crossed that you soon find a loving family to go home with. Tx

Snip is definatley a big softie and a fusspot!! Got on great with our 9 year old son and didn't want him to leave!! She will be a loving addition to any home. Good luck xxx

Snip you are such a lovely girl so affectionate I hope you find a sofa really soon my cuddle goes to you today even if I've already given you one in person x

Come on Snip you are lovely and have such great eyes to attract a forever sofa, also with other great qualities.
Love from The New Icemaid Clan XXX

Lovely new photo of Snip, such a cutie! x

Snip i love your new photo you look and are so cute xxx

What a gorgeous girl you are Snip. Lively and so willing to give lots of wet kisses, it was a pleasure to sit in with you today and have a chat & a cuddle. You were attracting a lot of attention from the volunteers and I'm sure it won't be long before lucky new owners arrive to take you home. Tx

Snip had great fun today playing with her toys loves to catch them bless x

Snip looks so much like our Overdale (Black), Marnie. Hope she finds her forever home soon xx

Oh snip your turn soon hope your feeling better today pretty girl xxx

Hi Snip, its Jack here. Was so pleased to see you today! I wish mum won the lottery so you could be my girlfriend. I hope you find your own home soon xx

Despite her injury, Snip is a very happy bouncy girl. Xxx

Poor Snip you get my cuddle today hope you are feeling better.

Poor Snip,,lots of TLC needed then. Xxx

Hope your feeling better soon snip xxx

We hope snip is ok now she is such a pretty black girl good look snip love Jackie xx

Poor Snip, but what a lovely new photo - someone is bound to fall for her. xx

Poor Snip - she was bitten yesterday by her kennel mate and had to be taken to Fivelands to be stitched up. This gave us the opportunity to take her nice new photo at the vets! Sadly it was quite a deep bite so we are keeping a close eye on her x

OMG what a lovely looking girl you are so much like our Benson
you could be twins you get my cuddle and goodnight xxxxxx's

A little sweet heart xxx