Although it was Mindy's passing annv.Sunday, and with Minty getting over her problems, I've keep all things to myself but she was in our thoughts, such a great girl and mom. Sylv.

Well we have another anniversary for our lovely Mindy.
Hope all the lovely dogs get there for ever home at this time.
Sylv & Johnxxx

Hi Sylv, nice to see Mindy's photo again....Poor Flossie, she won't be impressed with you tonight and will be even more dsgruntled when you take her to the vet tomorrow! Hope all goes well with the dental work. Kate xxx

Sorry I have had to place this message on Mindy's site, but cannot at this moment find Flossie's. Just to let folks know that Flossie will not be speaking to me from 7 this evening as she's going on a starvation diet and going to the vet's tomorrow for some dental work. Bet she soon forgives me when I get her home. Sylv

Hi Sylv, it was so lovely to meet you and John at last on Saturday. It was great to see the remembrance plaque for Mindy at the kennels, a lasting tribute to your beautful girl. Kate xxx

Mindy couldn't have wished for a better home. Thinking of you all. Love Kate and Twiggy xxxxx

It would have been great for Bertie to have meet her, but I am sure for the last 10 month of her life she could not have been in a better place than with you.

Well the sad day has arrived its exactly 12 mths to the day that we made the decision to have Mindy PTS as the tumour had got so large and was causing her pain.
Although we only had her for 10 mths she will live in our hearts for ever, but we do have her daughter Flossie (Flojo).
Icemaid Mindy's plaque will up at the kennels today in memory of her.

Sylv & John

I agree with Lady Victoria, what a lovely way to remember your beautiful Mindy who has left such a lasting impression on you all. My thoughts are with you xxx

Thank you Kate, love to Twiggy.

Sylv & John at this time. XX

Hi Sylv, John and The New Icemaid Clan, thinking of you all this week and your beautiful Mindy. What a lovely way to remember her by having a plaque at the kennels, I will look forward to seeing it next time I visit. Love Kate and Twiggy xxxxxx

Well this a sad week for all who knew the lovely Mindy or came into contact with her. I have to send love to Mary & Martin, who loved & cared for her, before she became ours.
Mindy was most lovely of ladies, her plaque will be at the kennels. Although some of her siblings have preceded her we still have the lovely Flossie (Flojo) with us.
She will always be deeply missed.
Love Mom & Dad,Flossie, Minty and must not forget Sheena.X

aww. just read your story. rest in peace my friend. :')

bless her she was such a sweetie

Well this is our sad day.
The lovely Mindy would have been 10 today. With memories to those of her siblings who have preceded her and those who follow over the Rainbow Bridge.
Our love & thanks have to go to Lance and Pam(who trained and owned her), to Mary and Martin(who fostered her), to Ruth(who gave us the pleasure of taking her home) to her vet(who she loved) and all who came into her life.
Love Sylv & John XXX

Hi Kate, Well we are in anticipation of a bad day on the 14th. The lady would have had a great birthday, although Flossie is now team leader, well if you had jumped overboard & swam would you not deserve to be top dog.
Sylv and John xx

Hi Sylv and John, I don't think I will have access to a computer next Thursday so I wanted to let you know I will be thinking of Mindy on her Birthday. I know it will be a hard day for you but I hope you will be able to think of all the happy times she had with you and what a great home you gave her. Love Kate and Twiggy xxxxx

Hi Sylv and John, glad to hear the sun came out for Mindy's day out and even though it was a very sad day for you, Flossie made sure it was an eventful one! Kate and Twiggy xxx

Deb well the day was great for Mindy but what with her daughters actions she would not have approved, there again all things work out well in the end.
Sylv and John

Well Bullett the Icemaid was a character, I think she would not have been too pleased at her daughters behaviour as she was so laid back, but when Flossie took off it was such a shock.
Shame her legs got so bad at the end.
Sylv and John xx

I am sure the lovely Mindy was watching over you all with great amusement and love for you all. What an eventful morning .

What a lovely tribute to the Icemaid - I see her devilment has been passed on to her offspring!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RIP MINDY BUT NEVER FORGOTTON.

Well the sad day was a hit with the weather. As we live close to a canal & Mindy loved her walks there, we decided to take her on a day boat from Stoke Golding to Market Bosworth. Leaving just after 10 and approx.15 mins into the journey doing the correct thing with a narrow boat on the side away from the tow path, friend June and I sat in the open part at the front holding Flossie's collar, a dog barked at her on the towpath, Flossie jumped up high and with a big splash 'YES GREYHOUNDS CAN SWIM' then came the problem of getting to the towpath side in an area one could get off, John steering, friend Sam jumped off, Flossie passing the boat going in the direction we had passed, a moored boat we had passed pulled her from the water and all was well after drying her off. On the return journey we scattered Mindy.s ashes between bridges 30 & 29 so in future we have access to the towpath from the road.
With things I had forgotten it was Flossie's b/day yesterday now aged 6
Sylv & John

Hi Sylv, it must be so sad for you all. I will be thinking of you tomorrow when you take Flossie and Minty out for their away day to scatter Mindy's ashes; please give her one more hug from me. Love Kate and Twiggy. xxx

Hi Kate, Well not too well at the moment. I understand how Maisie's mom felt when she looked up at her, Mindy had started doing the same. She started crying late afternoon & evening(the vet said it was probably the weight on her back), the tumour now larger than a football & the weeping had come back with a vengeance. So we did what we had to.
She is going on her trip tomorrow with daughter Flossie & Auntie Minty, that will be a bad day I feel.
Thank you for your thoughts, hope Twiggy's well.

Sylv & John xxx

Hi Sylv and John, how are you all doing? Kate & Twiggy xxx

Hi Sylv, John & Family. Really sorry to hear about Mindy. She was obviously a very special girl and our thoughts are with you too. Mand, Stefano, Gent & Emily x

i have only just got back on my pc and i am so sorry to hear that you have lost your gorgeous girl. i remember her well from when she stayed with Ruth and she was such a sweet little lady, you have given her so much love and now she is no longer in pain and will be able to run free at rainbow bridge. sleep tight little Mindy, lots of love to you Sylv and John. xxxx Ina xxxx

Sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Mindy she was obviously much loved and was lucky to have such a loving and caring family.

We also wish to send our thanks to bullet for his thoughts and having trained her and his wife Pam who owned the lady.
Sylv & John x

Our thoughts and thanks have to to go to Mary & Martin, who cared for her before we were allowed the privilege of the lovely lady.
Sylv & John X

Very sad to read this news! At least she had a very loving and happy retirement. My thoughts are with you xxxxx

We wish to thank everyone for their kind thoughts after our loss.
I have to thank her lovely vet Andre & Debbie for their love and attention from the beginning of her illness, we never thought she would get so far, but for their help and kindness she adored them, Our thought was she would not get past Christmas.
Many thanks from us both to the vet practice and all at Daybreaks.
Sylv and John x

Very very sorry to hear this sad news.

r.i.p. Mindy - you were so brave - thank you sylv and john for giving her the happiest time of her life. Run free old girl.xxxxxxxxx

Sleep tight beautiful girl, free from pain, run free at Rainbow Bridge. Always remembered with love. Xxxxxx Jill, Paul and our gang.

RIP little Mindy. Sending all my luv t ur family. X

Dear Sylv and John, I am so sorry to read this news :0( you made a very brave decision and because of that Mindy is now free from any suffering and running free with those who have gone before her. Night night sweetheart, Em xxx

So sorry to read this sad news. I too have been following her story thout this site even though I had never met your lovely girl. It's obvious that she was a much loved member of your family and I'm sure she will be truly missed. Sleep tight poppet. Lots of Love, Linda and the girls (Lola & Lena) xxx

so sorry for your sad loss, she looks a beautiful girl, hope you have a lot of special memories. ann and ellie-may.

Dear Sylv and John, ...I am so very, very sad to hear about Mindy; even though I never got to meet your beautiful girl it was wonderful to get to know her through the Daybreaks website. She had a wonderful time with you, her daughter Flossie and Minty and I know you loved her very much. Thinking of you all, God bless Mindy. Lots of love Kate and Twiggy xxxxxx

My love and thoughts are with you at this sad time xxxx

Hi Sylv and John, I am so very sorry I was unable to get to the vets to be with you at lunch time after you called this morning. You have done the bravest thing for her and not let her suffer with her tumour. She has had the most fantastic life with you and her memories will remain in your hearts forever. Run free special girl xxxxx

All, It is with very sad news I have to say the lovely Mindy was put to sleep at midday today. She has been poorly for sometime & I have been very diplomatic with my comments but things had come to a serious point. She will still be going on her away day next week & ashes scattered.

Sylv & John.

Hi Sylv, good to hear there is an improvement in Mindy''s leg, I hope this has perked her up. I hope you and John are ok too. I am sure Twiggy would love to have an M&S steak dinner every day but alas back to normal; I will buy her another tin to celebrate her adoption date in July! Kate xx

Hi Kate, Mindy as well as can be expected but the weeping has stopped. The day out will be in North Warwickshire & photo's taken.
Has Twiggy taken to steak dinner or having to go back to the normal food, how sad it's not every day.

Sylv xxx

Hi Sylv, how is Mindy this week? It will be lovely to take them all out for the day, have you decided where to go yet? You must take some photos. Kate x

Hi Kate & all,
I seem to be getting so repetitive, but things are the same with the tumour back to weeping a little.
We have arranged a special day trip for her in the middle of June taking daughter Flossie & Auntie Minty, hope all is successful, we have friends coming to help in one way or another with the dogs
She has been to see the love of her life today & as above things continue the same.
Sylv & John x

Hi Kate,
Thank you for you thoughts.
Glad Twiggy had a great birthday.
Mindy sends kisses to Twiggy & of course yourself.
More to to the vet xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Sylv xxx

Hi Sylv, sorry Mindy has not been feeling too well, but great to hear she is feeling a lot better now. I am sure she will have lots of kisses ready for her lovely vet tomorrow! Hope all goes well. Kate and Twiggy xxx

Sorry to you all if I have been a little quiet but the Icemaid has not been too well since the long holiday at the beginning of the month, but with the help of the love of her life(vet) she is hell of a lot better and off to see him tomorrow (Tuesday)
Sylv xxx

Well All, The Icemaid back at the vets this afternoon (should have been tomorrow but due to Bank Holiday) Well the weeping tumour has stopped & the rest continues as usual.
There was a small problem on leaving the vet's Mindy decided she was doing a runner & with hubby having a problem with his knee some catching up took place, she took to hiding in a joiners workshop, she may have only three legs going at a pace but faster than hubby's.(The tablets must be dueing her good!! perhaps hubby should be on the same tablets.) weight back up to 27 kilo's
Sylv xx

Hi Sylv and John
Poor Mindy, hope the cream and injection stop the weeping. Good to hear she has put more weight on though. Please give her lots of hugs from me xxx

Hi All & Kate,
Mindy's had a set back on Sunday, the tumour started weeping & her licking it was not doing it any good. The vet is treating it with some cream, an injection & keep taking her tablets for the legs. The diarrhoea is a lot better but keep taking those tablets also for the moment. She has also put on some more weight.

Sylv & John

Well done Mindy...glad to hear you are doing ok. xxx

Well All, Have been to see the vet this morning (he's lovely), have put on some more weight, & feeling some what better to keep taking the tablets, to see him next week.
Has had a visit from my Mal, lovely to have heard she is doing well.
Icemaid Mindy.

My lovely girl Mel, is at the trust, she will be of a great addition to a loving home.
If one has any problems let me know I'l come around & sort the problem.
Mom xx ( The Icemaid)

Hi Sylv, great to hear she has put more weight on. I could do with her help to take control of Twiggy! Kate xx

Hi, Well the Icemaid has been to see the love of her life(vet), more weight added & keep taking the tablets,back on Friday.
She is remarkable, with her three legs & taking control of the younger girls!! Well you wouldn't be called the Icemaid if you couldn't take control.
Sylv xx

Hi All
I thought this website might be of use www.dogstop.co.uk
it gives details of dog friendly stopping places within a few minutes of motorways and main roads.
John

Hi Kate,
You have a lovely one also, enjoy the weather(if it holds)
Hope Twiggy is still well.
Sylxxx

Hi Sylv, great news! I have been wondereing how she got on today. Hope you all have a good weekend. xx

Hi All, Well the Icemaid has been to see the love of her life,he is happy with how she is improving, having put on more weight,the tablets back to helping her, the motion problem hell of a lot better, She even ran up to him (so has got to be feeling better) The vet says he will try & keep her on the previcox as she is better on them(unless not suitable with other tabs.)

Slyv xx

Hi Sylv, so pleased to hear the tablets are helping and Mindy is feeling a little better. Hope she continues to improve. I am sure seeing her lovely vet on Friday will help! Kate xxx

Hi Kate, We were back at the vet's this afternoon. Mindy is a lot better in herself (back on the tablets that do help her since the weekend), her motions still rather loose, but on another tablet for that, her temp. is back to normal and she's put back some of the weight she had lost, even the vet said she looked a lot better in herself.
Back to see the love of her life Friday.
Sylv xx

Hi Sylv, so sorry to hear Mindy is still not well. I do hope the tablets have helped. She must be feeling down in the dumps, poor lass. Love to you all, Kate xxxx

Well the Icemaid was back at the vet's on Tuesday, a change in medication, off the tablets, an injection and back on Saturday. Well we are here on Saturday & the situation is no better & may be worse, the lady had lost more weight 1kg, against her loss the previous week also her temp. is up. Two injections today back
on her good tablets from tomorrow. Hope this does improve her as at the moment she is so distressed I feel, but the diarrhoea is still a problem.
Sylv

Hi again,
Well the vet confirms there is a virus circulating. She has lost a small amount in weight, going on a chicken & rice diet & back next Tuesday to see her love.
Big hug given from Kate who is joining her clan of close friends.
Sylv

Hi Sylv, sorry to hear our lovely Mindy has not been feeling well. Please give her a big hug from me. Hope she got on ok at the vets today. Kate x

Well all,
Mindy's back to the vet's today, although not to well this week & has lost a little weight. It appears there is some virus going around (she had diarrhoea, some sickness & not eating as well as she was) and taking all into account she defies her problem.
Sylv.

Well Kate good news on the Twiggy front.I take it she's still on the pro.syrup. Mindy now has not only fell in love with the vet, his wife & also the receptionist. But it good she's happy going to the vet's as in the past we have had dog's that hated their visit to the vets. One thing is she is now going weekly as we were going every day. (But she still loves him) Hug to Twiggy. Sylv xx

Hi Sylv, thanks for letting me know how Mindy is; the tablets seem to be helping don't they? It is good she loves the vet so much as she has to see him every week. Twiggy is fine thank you, although she had a few wet nights a couple of weeks ago but back to normal now. Give your lovely hounds a hug from me. Kate xx

Hi Kate, Mindy visiting the vet's weekly at the moment and was there last Friday and again this. Situation is the same but well as can be on these tablets. Hope Twiggy is well? Sylv xx

Hi Sylv, how is Mindy doing? Kate xx

Hi Sylv, thanks for the update on Mindy. Glad to hear she is doing ok on the new tablets and she is coping well. I hope this continues. Please give her a big hug from me. Kate xx

Hi Mindy's been on one of her visits to the love of her life. Well she is doing well on these latest tablets, as she been on them for some weeks they have shown some good improvement in herself, but can do nothing for her tumour, as for a lady who was not too good on four legs when we took her on she is good on three.The swelling in the leg has now been gone for a week & a bit. Back for another visit next week.
Sylv x

Hi All, Mindy at vets and back to see the love of her life, (I don't know how we cope with this, with us doing all we can for her and she loves him, running to him on her visits. Well thats what the Icemaid does for you) Situation the same, back on Tuesday.
Sy;v & John xx

Hi Sylv, glad to hear she has put some weight back on. Hope she gets on ok today. Nice to hear she has a soft spot for the vet! xx

Mindy's leg up & down with the swelling, but putting on weight after some losses before Christmas, happier on these tablets we feel. Back to see her love (the vet) on Wed.
She is such a tease.
Sylv and John

Another visit to her lovely vet( she adores him on the side). The swelling to the leg down slightly, another injection (& keep taking the tablets), back on Monday, with love to him(the Vet & kisses from the Icemaid).

Sylv

Good luck Mindy - keep safe xxxxxxx

Hi Sylv, thanks for the update. Hope the extra tablets help our lovely Mindy. Kate xx

Mindy back from her visit to the vet, her situation the same, but extra tablets. She will rattle soon. Seeing him again Sat.
Sylv

Just to let Ruth, Kate & All know Mindy is still the same & seeing the vet again later today. She is being treated for septicaemia, will kept in touch.
Sylv

Thinking of Mindy and hope she is ok xxx

Poor Mindy, please let me know how she gets on at the vet's tonight. Kate xx

Hi Sylv, glad to hear she is eating better and feeling more energetic! Hope all goes well at the Vet's today. Kate x

Mindy's visit to the vets mean't she had to have two injections & is to return this evening to see him, the leg being worse.

Sylv

Hi We are here again to let all know, Mindy was at the Vets again today, with another problem to her poorly leg, Vet has given her an injection & another visit tomorrow (thurs) but having said this she is eating a hell of a lot better on the new tablets, shooting up stairs on occasions, and walkies is another thing.

Sylv and John

Hi Sylv, Mindy is a very special girl! Thanks for the updates on how she is doing. I am very pleased to say Twiggy is fine and I have been able to reduce the dosage of Propalin she is taking. So far so good...nice dry nights! Kind regards Kate and Twiggy xx

Hi Lady Victoria, Thank you for your thoughts.
Hope Twiggy is still o.k. The hugs are enormous, such a gentle lady, but also top girl.
How long these tablet changes will continue is anyone's guess but she has taken the problem well & still with us.
Sylv & John xxx

Hi Sylv, poor Mindy hope changing the tablets helps. Please give her a hug from me. Kate xx

Just to let all know Mindy went to the vets again today(her weekly visit) the situation is she is not eating too well and is having her tablets changed back to previous ones which were suiting her better.
Sylv & John

Nice to have seen you yesterday at the vet's Auntie Ruth & that cuddle did me the world of good.
Love the Icemaid xx

We would love Mary or Martin to call sometime over the Xmas period if that's o.k. with them, otherwise wishing them a Great Christmas & New Year.
Sylv & John, Mindy.Minty & Flossie XXX

Love to Kate & Twiggy(still progressing well we hope) I hope you also have a lovely Christmas and New Year
Sylv,John, The Icemaid Mindy, daugher Flossie & Minty XX

Hi Sylv, I am sure a nice Christmas dinner will help perk her up! I do hope you all have a good Christmas. Love to you and your lovely hounds, Kate and Twiggy xx

Hi All, I feel I may be getting boring but no change to the Icemaid's condition,still loosing some weight but eating in smaller meals, next visit to the vets afer Christmas. Love to all & a MERRY XMAS & NEW YEAR. Sylv & John xxx

Hi All, Mindy's been to the vet's this morning, her condition is just the same. Thanks to Kate,Kallie, Donna & family for your kind thoughts. Back next Monday hopefully the weather is kind to us to see the lovely vet.
Sylv & John

Hi Sylv, thanks for the update. Mindy is so lucky to have you and John to love and take care of her. Kate xx

Hi All. Well the Icemaid is as well as can be expected she has now had her other corn treated ( & if you only had three legs you would need the others to be as well as can be). Have finally spoken to Mindy's previous owner and broken the news . Still with us and what can I say she is still loving her walks ( shorter of course)and meals although now into 3 a day.

Syly & John x

sending you all our love and hopes for Mindy , Ina and the boys. xxxxx

Hi Sylv, poor Mindy. I hope she gets on ok at the vet's today. Please give her a big hug from me. Love to you all, Kate xx

Bless you Mindy, big hugs and cuddles from us all. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi All, I feel I now should inform you things that have been happening, I've waited a while trying to get in touch with Mindy's previous owner & trainer for some weeks ( no avail) the vet diagnosed a hematoma I have to say she has for a few weeks after x rays & blood tests now been diagnosed with a vasuclar tumer on her hind leg, she is now having difficulty placing to the floor( the Lady with legs to start with). Mindy is a well as can be expected & not shoswing any signs of being in pain, for how long I cannot say. Although she is visably loosing weight having said that this Lady still shoots up stairs on three legs. Back at the vet's tomorrow (Fri.). Will be in touch over progress.

Sylv & John
p.s. Sorry for any mistakes key board playing up cannot change mistake at moment.

Hi Sylv, glad to hear she is doing ok. I also have a corn so I know how she feels, ouch they hurt! Please give her a cuddle from me. Kate x

Hi Lady Victoria & All, she has been back to the vets, her corn is kind of sorted, and now attending every day for her injection otherwise she is stable and as lovley as ever. Regards to Mary & Martin. Love Sylv & John

Hi Sylv, how is the lovely Mindy this week? Kate xx

Hi All, Just to let you know the Icemaid Mindy visited the vet's today, her back leg (hip area) is put down to a heratoma. The corns not so bad but not right. The receptionist says she was surprised how lively the Icemaid was after coming round from her X ray with her old legs. Another visit in 3 weeks time. Sylv

Hi Kate, Talk about worry. Well good news for Twiggy. Hope you also have a good weekend. SYLV X

Thank's Tiggersslave, will source the corn problem and also check out your chiropractor if things don't improve on the rear leg area. SYLV X

Hi Sylv, thanks for the update on Mindy. Great news the X Ray didn't show anything serious. Touch wood, Twiggy is doing fine at the moment. They do make you worry don't they? I hope you all have a good weekend. Kate x

PS Tigger goes for regular chiropractic checks with a McTimoney chiropractor in Bromsgrove which keeeps her very fit so if your vet can't find anything you might like to try Wendy Lymer who is very good and very reasonable (about £20 a session) and I can claim it back thro my insurance :)

Hi Sylv If Mindy's still having problems with corns this is what I used to clear Tiggers ... I got some Neem Oil (Ruth may have some or from Neem Genie), I used a bit of sandpaper and rubbed the top off the corn then added a bit of Neem Oil and bandaged the foot to keep the oil on and stop it getting everywhere .. I changed it twice a day and the corn went after about 2-3 weeks never to return :)

J x

Well All, Mindys back from her day at the vet's for her X ray, he couldn't find a problem & is putting it down to bruising causing the problem. Back in a week to see him. (Bit of a relief). Sylv.

Hi Kate ,
Thank's again, big hugs going now from you both.

SylvXX

Hi Sylv, poor Mindy she is having a tough time at the moment. It is a good job she has you to love and take care of her. I hope the xray goes well next week and her hip will soon be better. Give her a big hug from me! Kind regards Kate and Twiggy xxxx

Hi All, Mindy's problem with corns continues, but she has another problem with her rear leg (hip area) to be Xrayed next Thursday (hope all is o.k.) Sylv XXX

Hi Kate,
Thank you for your thoughts on Mindy.Went to vets last night & to go again on Thursday, Hope Twiggy is improved.
Sylv xx

Hi Sylv, sorry to hear Mindy is having corn problems again. Hope she gets on ok at the vets. Kate xx

Well just to let everyone kmow the Icemaid has her corn problem back & another visit next week to the vet's to recheck. Flojo is the best thing since sliced bread, as to Auntie Minty well she's so laid back she think's the other two should take after her and lay back!!!! SYLVxxx

Hi Kate, good news for Twiggy. Well things are sent to try us but we get more back & enjoyment from all of these grey's, but at three for the time being I'm taking a time out.

SYLVXXXXX

Hi Sylv, good news about Mindy's corns and what a nice vet! Twiggy got on well too, the vet was very pleased with her and said to keep her on the same dose of propalin and incurin for another month and then we can try reducing it gradually. I hope you have a lovely weekend with Mindy, Minty and Flo. Kate xxx

Hi Kate, fine for Mindy at the vet's seems the corn's are coming under control & no charge. Vet to see her in a months time. Hope Twiggy goes on as well at her vet's visit. Sylv XXXXX

Hi Sylv, how did Mindy get on at the vet's? I hope her corns have improved. Kate xx

Good news Kate with Twiggy, as for our girls one would think they have have always been with us, they get on so well but of course Mindy is top dog and keeps the other two in order. Mindy's off to the vet's in the next few day's for another check on her corns, they go on for ever although we seen to be getting near to the end of the problem for the moment. Sylv xxx

Hi Sylv - Twiggy's vet was on holiday this week, so we have postponed her visit until this Saturday. She is doing great at the moment, no night time accidents and back to her normal bouncy self. So I am hoping this will be her last visit to the vet for a while! How are all your beautiful hounds? Kate x

Hi kate hope Twiggy got on well at the vets and all problems are solved?
Sylv xxx

Hi kate(Lady V) Hope Twiggy gets on well at the vets next week, I know it takes time to get this under control. I will not be taking the other 16 baby's well if I do I think my hubby will leave home/or claim I'm mad. Sylvxxx

Hi Sylv, Twiggy is much better than she was, thanks. Just the occasional accident at night now. She has to go for a check up at the vets next week. Hope you and your growing family are all doing well. Kate xxx

Hi Bullett, Pleased you received the photo's will be forwarding more soon, re: Flojo and if poss., will take you up on the offer sometime in Sept., if o.k. with yourselves.

Hi lady Victoria,
How is Twiggy doing well I hope and her problem is now under control? SylvXXX

How wonderfull mum and daughter back together ! XX

Mindy's daughter Flo (now Flossie) has joined her mom, but I don't think we can take the other 16 offspring's. You would never think they had been parted.

Hi yes we did get photos of Mindy she looks very settled and looks as if she has lived there for ever. Thank you so much for giving her a home for life - you are more than welcome to come and see us . We have two of her other pups (they
are 4 and 7 now here. One is still running at monmore.

Hi Lady Victoria glad to hear its good news about Twiggy once the right balance is found she will be ok.
We will be walking at Kingsbury on Sunday but Mindy may no go to far. Sylv xxx to Twiggy

Hi Sylv, glad to hear her front paw is ok, hope it won't be long before the other one is back to normal. Please give her a hug from me. Kate x Ps Twiggy is much better at night now, only one accident in the last two weeks. So pleased for her.

Hi Bullett , L/Victoria & all, Well Mindy went again to the vet's yesterday(Wed.) he say's "he think's he's killed it" that's her front paw, has to go again in 3 weeks still trying to solve the back paw. One will see, corn's are strange things in human's when it comes to dog's, well!!!!!!!!!! SYLV

How are mindys pads doing - I do think she is a brave lady -
I am sure she is enjoying her life to the full having spent
so long in a kennel - she is a very lucky, lovely (dare I say)
lady!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Poor Mindy, she and the vet must be on first name terms now! I hope her pads are better soon. xx

Poor mindy your poor old legs do give you and your mom a few problems - lets hope you get your corns sorted and then have a vet free summer. xxxxxxx

Well, we are the vet's again today with Mindy, corn's on her pads. I think she 'loves the vet' or may be I've got it wrong,
perhaps its the treats afterwards.
Sylv

Hi Sylv, glad to hear no more trips to the Vet needed for the lovely Mindy! Kind regards Kate and Twiggy x

Well bullett sedate I don't think is the word with Mindy, she is top dog & leader of the pack, at her age she should be a couch potato anyway, I hope all goes well with her foot & she takes to resting (I don't think so) I agree with you,
Sylv

Lets hope Mindy can just lead a quiet sedate life like she should be (I have my doubts!!!!!!!!)

Hi Lady Victoria, stitches out & no need to return to vet's(one hopes) it seemed to go on for ever, she seems to have taken it in her stride & being an older lady not concerned by vet's, she even tried to go back & see the vet (may be to thank him or give him a kiss) SYLV.

Hi Sylv, hope everything is fine when the stitches come out today. Be a brave girl Mindy! xx

Hi bullet & Lady Victoria, Mindy has not had the lamp shade treatment, but the muzzle at night to stop her licking the paw, tomorrow (Fri) again at the vets to take out the stiches , this seems to be going on for ever. SYLV

Hi Sylv, I have been wondering how the lovely Mindy is this week too. Kate x

Has Mindy got a lampshade on? I hope not - give her a big munch from me.

Hi Sylv, many thanks for the information. Sorry to hear you lost Georgie to cancer. The increased dose of Propalin has stopped Twiggy having little accidents in the night, which I am sure must make her feel better. Fortunately she will eat anything and doesn't notice the added Propalin in her food! I am hoping we can reduce the dose a little over a period of time. I hope Mindy gets on well at the vet's today. Kate x

Hi Bullett, Back to the vet's on Monday, looks like the lamp shade collar but we will see the dressing has to come of some time, you would not believe she had a problem (well that's in her thoughts). SYLV

Hi Kate, At the start Georgie was on a high dose & slowley reduced. Georgie took the drug 3/4 yrs (until she passed away) they only problem we incured she would not have it on her food. Having since childhood had numerous bithches I had never encountered this problem until Georgie.
Until you can balance as we had too, things will then work out & the wetting problem with be solved but one will incur around £32/35.00 every 3 mnths. But no long term problems.
Georgie 11yrs. when she passed away with cancer. Twiggy will be fine when dosage solved & no more water problems.

SYLV

11 yrs. when she passed away with cancer. SYLV

Hope Mindy niggles soon clear - she certainly is having more than her fair share - at least she has all the love in the world - xxxx

Hi Sylv, Twiggy has been taking Propalin for a while now for the same reason. The vet has advised increasing her daily dose. It's reassuring to hear someone else having encountered the same condition. Did Georgie have any problems with taking Propalin long term? Kate x

Hi Kate, My previous grey (Georgie) had a water works problem, took some time to solve but ended up being a kind of hormonal problem due to being spayed & was on Propalin Syrup(think thats how it was spelt)for the rest of her life. Hope Twiggy goes o.k. & the temperature well we wouldn't like it. SYLV Good weekend to you both (may be get the BQ out while we can)

Hi Sylv, she sounds so lovely, I hope she keeps the dressing on even though it is multi-coloured and probably not good for her street cred!! My Twiggy had to go and see the vet last night. She has been having trouble with wetting the bed, poor lass. Hopefully all sorted now, she was not impressed at having to suffer the indignity of having her temperature taken, but the vet gave her a gravy bone to cheer her up!! Hope you all have a good weekend. Kate & Twiggy xx

Hi Kate,
One could not wish for a better & lovelier g/hound (so gentle, extremely well behaved & loving) just hope she keeps this new dressing on (what a fashion statement, striped & in three colours)SYLV

Hi Sylv, I hope she is a good girl! Kate xx

Hi All, Sorry change on the Friday visit to the vet's. Had to go this afternoon the dressing started to come off, all is well with the stiches & she now is going again on Monday (all in her hands of course). SYLV

Hi Mary & Martin BIG KISSES from you both on the way.
It doesn't seem to be affecting her, she wasn't limping or licking it to bring it to ones attention. More news on Friday.
SYLV & JOHN

hope mindy gets well soon,give her a big kiss from mary and martin

Will do Kate.

SYLV

Hi sylv, very pleased to hear she is ok. I hope she can be spared the lamp shade collar! I guess she is not ready to be a lady of leisure just yet! Let me know how it all goes on Friday. Kate x

Hi Lady Victoria,

BIG HUG given on your behalf. We all hope to attend K/Water Park on 20th June. Also to get a sausage from Beryl.
SYLV XX

To All, Mindy attended the vet's this morning, all o.k. with the stitches, new dressing & to attend again on Fri. for a further check, otherwise one would not think she had a problem. But on Fri. it may come to a lamp shade collar,(we will see how she reacts) . Otherwise this lady thinks she should still be racing. (She will have to get this out of her mind) & retire to a lovely lady. SYLV & JOHN

Hi Sylv - many thanks for keeping us updated on your lovely lady. I am sure she is gettng lots of TLC, hope it won't be long before she is fit and well. please give her a big hug from me! Kind regards Kate x

poor mindy - shes meantto be having a quiet retirement - she at the vets more now than when she was racing!!!!!

Love to the old gal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! special lady

Mindy came home in a drowsy state after having her only good leg out of four stiched having cut it between the toes. Has it bandaged & only in the garden until checked on Monday. The vet also looked at the dew claw, not a lot could be done but was clipped shorter.

Just been informed by the vet's that Mindy has come round and to pick her up at around 5.30, seems all o.k. but will keep all informed more on seeing her.
SYLV

Thank's to Lady Victoria will let all know tomorrow.

SYLV

Poor Mindy! I hope all goes well at the vet's on Friday. xx

Had to go to the vet's today (with Minty for her booster) but overnight noticed a problem with Mindy's back paw (not the problem dew) well it appears it has to be stiched will take place on Fri., and the problem with the dew claw will be either solved or not as being done at the same time.
SYLV

We will be attending K/bury Water park on June 20th hope to see you all, know Beryl will be there with her sausages.

SYLV

It is so lovely to hear how happy she is! Kind regards Kate x

Hi Bullett What can one say about a lovely lady, she came to D/breaks on blood day & gained a ball without donating, she has come on leap's & bounds (leads is the word, when you get the lead for walkies) har leg's may be old & her dew claw a problem but she still has exceptonal leaping ability & so gentle. Please do not give up on the older g/hounds, they will repay you. Beryl came for our final h/check a few day's ago & got a kissSSSS. ( squeak is stil in ball at present)
Sylv

Hows mindy - is she still behaving?

Great to meet Martin on Pet Blood Bank day at the trust, sorry Mary not there but I hope they are both assured she will be fine.
Sylv

Have forwarded a pictrue of Mindy's help, not sure if its gone through o.k.
She may be an old lady but can still dig.

Glad to hear you have got plenty of "help" in the garden! If you need a good digger, I have one you can borrow! xx

Its a shame Mindy cannot take to painting as well, although Minty(ex Vera) keeps running and hiding the brush if she gets the chance.(Will see if John can post a photo to Ruth)

Hope Mindy has lots of lovely lazy days in the garden with
her busy dad. Glad she has found a home for life.

With the better weather & John's retirement, I have course set him to work at the moment painting the shed & fixing a new fence, Mindy's taken to lying up the garden most of the day with him & in the sun.

Hi Bullett, Mindy's dew claw I think is going to be a problem for sometime as it's cracked right near to the top, so will have to grow out,I'm covering it with a melonin pad and vetrap at the moment so she does not catch it again. Otherwise she's great and such fun, realy coming out of her shell,although the boss to Minty.
Sylv

How is Mindy getting on with her dew claw - apart from that is she behaving still?

Mindy's dew claw still a problem. We have taken in my sister's bird while away this weekend, Mindy not taken kindly to the cockatiel, so having to put Mo in the spare bedroom, glad my sister is back on Tuesday.Minty fine with it.As one say's never a dull moment.

Hows Mindy - never a dull moment with her!!!!!!

Send her a big munch xxxxxx

John's back, one will have to see how things go with the dew claw, given antibiotics & pain killers, may come to more if this does not work (to remove permanently).

John has just taken Mindy to vet's has a bad problem with her dew claw,( alway's dislike them) it happened this morning she was having her activity time.

Hi Bullett, Mindy doing fine more into pigs ears than Easter eggs. Every time John moves she thinks she's going for a walk. But what a character & keeps Mindy in her place. I think she think she's only 3/4 years old not her real age.

Hope Mindy is behaving herself and not pinching too many easter eggs - I should imagine she is a little thief given the chance!!!!!!!!

Our love to Mary & Martin, Mindy is such a lovely lady and will be loved, you looked after so well and she will miss your cuddles, but will get extras from us on your behalf.
SYLV & JOHN

So pleased for you Mindy the waiting was worth it good luck little girl
Pam
xx

Thank you so much for giving Mindy a forever home. I know she doesnt act her age but she deserves the very best and it sounds as if shes got it!!!! Thank you again.

Both had a shower today as the weather was warmer, took it well, John and I were wetter than the dogs.

Sylv

I am so pleased to hear Mindy has her forever home. You have made my day! Kind regards Kate xx

so wonderful that you are keeping Mindy, thank you for giving her such a happy home and i hope that she will bring you as much happiness as your Georgie did. all our love Ina and the boysxxx

To Ruth, Lady Victoria, Kallie & Bullett, all goes well today with Mindy. Thank you for your thoughts and no more furry friends (I hope ).
SYLV

what a lovely picture of Mindy; my favourite Greyhound pose! Be happy pretty girl. xxxx

if ever a little girl has deserved a wonderful home then its Mindy i am so thrilled to read that she is doing so well. quite understandably Mary and Martin will miss her but how wonderful for her to finally have her own forever home (keep fingers crossed) love to you all, Ina and her 3 boys xxxx

Keep up the good work Mindy - Beats living in a kennel - You have a new friend and new parents - no more fluffy
presents for your mom and dad!!!!!!

All going well, Mindy & Minty getting on well, Mindy is getting all the dog toy's out mostly the squeaky ones, may be she thinks they are babies. I do think Mary & Martin will miss here but she is lovely character.
SYLV

So pleased Mindy is getting on well. Mary and Martin will be so pleased I think they really miss her now!!!
Pam

Just let everyone know Mindy doing well, fine with Minty, had a lovely Mothers Day gift from her (small and furry, with a long tail)???? Making herself at home.

Sylv.

I look at this site everyday to check these beautiful greys - wish we had got room for another one. It is so lovely to see Mindy reserved, good luck everyone. xx

Well done Mary and Martin ,Mindy has found a new home and you have looked after her wonderfully.

Mindy - please behave and be a good girl - will be worth it -
just think of all the love and cuddles and treats you will get.

Aahh Mindy at long last a reserved sign for you lovely little lady. i am keeping my fingers crossed that this will be your forever home and that you will settle in soon. xxxx

i wish i would not have to work full time and that i would be in a position to have another grey because she is so lovely, she really would be a jewel to have in one's life and she so deserves a bit of happiness in her retirement days. Ina xxx

How is the very beautiful mindy getting on at her foster home, I think about her every day, I log on to the website and just hope that someone falls in love with her, she reminds me so much of our very much loved 'rosie' who we lost last july, (still hurts very much) we are not ready yet but maybe in time!!!

i bumped into mindy,s foster mom in mell square on sat- if i didn,t already have 2 greys oh and a cat i would have had her - we were so sad she had been returned as we saw her jst b4 xmas- plse somebody give her a chance she is such a sweetie although i have to say i think she is very loved by mary and martin,

Mindy has been with us for such a long time now and at her age she really does deserve a home of her own. Mary and Martin are doing such a great job fostering her and she is now a fully house trained couch potato who has the sweetest grey face and she really loves to cuddle up to you. someone out there give her a chance, she will be such a wonderful girl to own. Ina x

So many beautiful greys at Daybreaks, maybe thats why this lovely older lady gets overlooked. If you have a younger grey already I would think this well mannered girl would complement the young un!
like my 2 7 year olds keep Cara aged 3 in check and teach her how to be chilled couch potatoe!!!
Please someone give her a chance, I would have her in a heartbeat so hubby is looking worried again!
i have had to promise to wait for a while, but just look at her ahhh x

mindy is good with children living with four greys at the moment not good with small dogs.house trained now,loves going for her walks generally a lovely girl needing a nice home.mary/martin

I really want her, but my husband is adamant that 3 dogs would be too much. Maybe our home would be too noisy for her...the right home is out there, but I still feel really sad about it...

Someone could make a lovely older girl so happy (no not Ruth, but she would be happy to!!!) by giving this sweet girl a home. Please don't overlook her any longer, my Dylan would love her but he is henpecked by 2 big girls already!!!
A man can only take so much! x

It's 2:30am and I can't sleep thinking about this beautiful lady! I don't work long hours, which would be great and she'd have 2 doggy brothers to play and snuggle with, but, does she get on with other breeds and how is she with children? I have 2 boys 7 & 8, who are brilliant with the dogs, but are quite busy. I'm wondering if Mindy needs a quiet house or if the noise and busyness wouldn't bother her. If someone could answer these questions it would be great, so I know if I need to start working on my husband or not!

isn't there someone out there who is at home a lot and would like the company of this lovely girl? she is now fully housetrained and will reward her new owner with lots of love and affection.x

someone please give this little lass a home, and lots of love and hopefully she will live a long and happy life and give her new owner as much joy as our 3 have. Good Luck baby x

mindy has now cracked the house training,she is such a sweet girl now needs a home,she loves company so don't think she should be left for long times but loves her walks.she got her feet under your table alright.mary and martin

I have 2 big girls and a sweet little old boy and to be very honest 1 or 3 its all the same to me, they spend most of the day lying in a row snoozing (like me now I am retired!!!) And now we have bigger beds for them hubby who pretends its me with the Grey thing going on, said "there's room for a couple more on there now!" Watch it Ruth we are after your record of 6 LOL X

Buddy - Mindy is not very big at all and i have got 3 very big male greys in a normal semi and it's no problem, they can make themselves quite small as you already know , no doubt. good luck at persuading other half!!! xxx

I shouldn't ask, my sensible hubby says 3 dogs would be too much, especially as Buddy is on the large size, but... how big is she and how is she with other breeds?

i love this little girl and i am so happy that she is doing well with her training, hopefully we shall be able to find her a forever home soon, she does deserve it so very much. xxx

oh Mindy, I log on every day to see how all the grey's are, but you have to be my big big love, I wish I could have you.
I hope that someone special out there can offer you what you deserve xx

Well done mindy - keep it up girl.

Lucky little girl being fostered by two special people
Pam
xx

mindy doing well with us toilet training going well just have to read the signs she gives us.she is such a sweety loves company and plenty of cuddles.

Mindy I really thought you would have had your slippers on
in front of the fire - I know its late in life but please try and become toilet trained so you can have slippers and a fire to
sit in front of and have loads of treats.

Oh sweetheart, that is SUCH a shame you're back here. You're such a sweetie, it's so good you're okay in a foster home, but I really do hope you find your forever home soon. Trust me, I'll be working on the parents.
xxx

Oh Mindy i can't believe you have been returned, hopefully your auntie Mary and uncle Martin will sort you out with your toilet training and then we shall find you a wonderful forever home. big big hug to you . xxx

Its so sad to hear Mindy is back, Preston would love her to be his big sister, I just have to work on Alex!!
I hope she finds a forever home soon. xxx

her owners were having trouble with toilet training. However after a few days with the fabulous Martin and Mary who are fostering her, she is doing fantastic and had no accidents yesterday. All she needs is routine and plenty of opportunities to toilet. As she has lived in a kennel for such a long time she needs a home to call hers.....

oh no, logged in to give tara a cuddle and it's broken my heart to see you back. Hope they had good reasons for your return, I cant believe anyone would be cruel enough otherwise. Lots of cuddles to you Mindy, am sure you will be loved and cherished and will find your home soon, wish we could have youxxxxxxxx

so shocked to see Mindy is back at kennels-have been watching her story since November, so very sad. Perhaps Toby would like a big sister!

Poor Mindy, I'll bet she doesn't know if she's coming or going. Good little girl, you deserve a nice settled retirement. Em xxx

poor little girl. such a sweet golden oldie, where is the Christmas spirit? These gentle dogs deserve so much more. I hope she gets her forever home for the New Year. Good luck for a better year ahead Mindy xxx

Poor, poor Mindy..... her owners have decided not to keep her any more. She is stopping in a foster home until New Year as we are full at the kennels. So sad.........

I am so pleased mindy has settled in well. Thank you to her
new mum and dad for taking on an oldie (old in age - young
at heart).

met mindy's mom and dad today at pets at home her mom and dad said she is settling in ok and is such a sweetie aahh bless xx

little Mindy, i am so happy that you will go to a home soon, you deserve the very best and i am sure you will get it in abundance from your new mum. xxx

Well done Mindy, really really pleased that someone has chosen you.

Am so happy happy happy!!! keeping all crossed for youxxx

Please let her have a home for christmas - she deserves
it .

Well done Mindy - so glad to see you have been reserved!xxx

Ah poor Mindy - an oldie but a goodie! What a shame you'd eat my cats! She'd be a perfect companion for somebody out there, and wouldn't it be lovely if she could be settled into her forever home for Xmas? xxx

She is such a sweetheart, hope she finds a home soonxxxx

If we had a house, I would have her, she looks just like Moo moo, bless her...xxx

Oh come on it's nearly Christmas, is there no one out there with a kind heart to give this lovely 8 years young lady a loving forever home after such a hectic life. Fancy having 17 children in 2 pregnances !!!!! Just think how grateful she will be to become a couch potatoe. No wonder she is a bit grey.! Go on take her home, you know you want to xxx

she looks such a sweetie, fingers crossed she will find a lovely home with a comfy bed soon as she has more than earned it

will keep my fingers crossed for her, somewhere is a family for herxxx

What a shame, she looks so lovely.

Alison, Richard, Rose and James

Unfortuantely the home wasn't suitable for Mindy so she is available again....... :-(

oh no, is Mindy still looking for her home?

Reserved!! Have got everything crossed for youxxxx

she really is a beauty, I wish we could have her, for anyone who is thinking she is 8 let me say that she will be nothing like hard to care for and have at home, as lovemygreys said, just a tummy tickle, food and comfort is all thats needed, and love costs nothing...think of what you would get in return from her, lower blood pressure and someone who is unconditionally happy to see you whenever you return home after a hard days work!! hope she is snapped up soonxxx

She is so beautiful, I wish we had the room but we dont really, despite my cow eyes at John, we just havent. I hope someone somewhere see's Mindy and can give her the home she deserves, bless herx

The old girls are the best!!! speaking for myself! all we need is a kiss and cuddle the occasional tummy rub and lots of nice things to eat lying on a comfy warm bed, and this lovely grey girl deserves the best. someone give her a chance. Two of mine are 7 years old and they have been great teaching the young un Cara (pearl) the "ropes"
good luck sweetie xxx

She was sent to Ireland after her racing career for breeding and had 10 pups in one litter and 7 in another. They all raced. She also had 100 races. She deserves a good home and to be loved to bits.

Mindy is a lovely little lady, she came for a proper snuggle and could not get enough fuss, somebody out there will get a proper little snuggle baby with this girl.xxx

Despite being an oldie - she found the cats on her cat test to be very exciting! Bless xxxx

I took the decision to leave Mindy at the kennels last night with Babe before she got too used to us..... it broke my heart to leave her - she watched me through the window...... I am sure someone will fall in love with this little old greyhound lady very soon.

Ah, she looks lovely...

oh i wish i wish what a lovely girl wonder if raffi would wish as well hope you have a lovely life xxx

oh my what a poppet, she looks so lovely i wish i could have another one. x

She had a comfortable night (apart from being sick at 3am this morning). She is making herself at home and found she likes the window seat with all the cushions. She is beautiful. She is the mum of Monkspath Evie who we homed a few years ago and she had a visit from Evie's owners last night who also thought she was beautiful.

I hope someone will give her a lovely home for the last few years of her life and not look past the fact that she is an oldie at 8 years.