Rest in peace to Joseph, he truly was a special boy... With not a bad bone in his body. I'll miss seeing his sensitive little face. Xxxx

Sorry to hear your news Ruth but I’m sure he had the best retirement and loving home with you. Just keep remembering all them good memories you shared xxxx.

We are sending Foxy a hug tonight. He was very down when I saw him this afternoon and clearly missing his best pal.

So very sorry to learn of your heartbreaking news, our thoughts are with you at this very sad time xx

Joe was a very special lad and an integral part of Daybreaks. He was often at the kennels and loved nothing more than to snuggle in a bed in the office. Over the years he has been great with every Greyhound Ruth took home and that's a lot! :) He loved his routine and made us smile when Ruth used to say he lived in Joe-Joe Land Xx He had to put up with a lot of health issues over the years but he loved his life; but more than anything he loved his Mommy. Xx Sending lots of love to Ruth, Andy and Foxy. God Bless your beautiful Joesph. Fit and well again and having fun at Rainbow Bridge. :)
Kate, Skip, Fletcher and Lyra. Xxxx

Run free with all our angels at The Bridge Jo Jo
Hugs for Ruth
They take a piece of our souls with them to The Bridge
Xxx

So very sad and sorry to hear about Joe Joe. He was special and had such an amazing life full of love. He could not have had a more loving, caring mom. Run free beautiful Angel. Xxxxx

So very sorry for your sad loss, our thoughts are with you at this devesting time, run free with all our friends beautiful boy xxxxxxx

So very sorry Ruth Such a very special boy to all who knew him So wonderful to be with...so hard to be without Run free sweetheart x x

Joe, Joe so special! Watch over your mom from above.
Sending lots of love to you Ruth and Andy. Xxx

so sad to hear about joseph. a gentle grey who back in 2016 i had the honour of daybreaks very own joseph/mary at christmas..... rip xx

Lovely, gentle, special Joseph. I always remember hugging you at Christmas time at Ruth's. Run free, gentle boy.
Lots of love and hugs to you, Ruth x

Joseph you will never be forgotten and have a special place in so many hearts. Run free handsome. Xxxx

We are so sad to hear of Joe's passing. Adopting one our beloved hounds isn't just having a dog,its like adopting a special angel and they don't come much more special than this lad. Greyhounds get into your very soul and its so hard when we have to say goodbye. Run free Joe, will miss seeing your kind and gentle face at Daybreaks xx

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Thinking of you all xx

Joseph was one of the only hounds that my Casey didn't bark at! A lovely soul that will be missed by all.

Sweet dreams Joe, you couldn't have been more loved. So very, very sorry Ruth. xx

I have been so blessed to have Joseph in my life for 9 years. So gentle, sensitive, handsome with the most gorgeous everything especially his feet!!! My heart is full of love for him and the wonderful times I have had with him far outweigh the pain of losing him. Joe joe... run free big fella xxx 25.3.2005 - 23.2.2018

Happy Birthday to Joseph! He got a few extra treats at the kennels today. :)) Xxx

A Very Happy Birthday Joe! Hope you are enjoying your special day. xx

My gorgeous, sensitive, handsome Joseph is 12 today!!!! He has reached an amazing age in spite of immense problems with his poor throat swelling since adopting him in 2009. I love the bones of him.... he is one very very special loved fella. XxxxxxxxxxxxxxX

Happy Birthday Joe. Lots of love. X

Happy birthday Joseph. Huge hugs. Xx

Happy birthday joe xx

Happy birthday to Joe. Hope you get really spoiled (well more than usual ). Love to you from us all. Xxxxx

Lots of love to Joseph on his 11th Birthday...Xxx

A veryHappy Birthday Joe. Have a super day - guess you are being very spoiled! xx

Happy 11th gotcha day Joe...do hope you have a good one! Xxx

Happy Birthday Joe have a nice day...Xxxx

Happy birthday to my wonderful boy Joseph - 11 today. I love him soooooo much xxxx He's been through the mill since we adopted him in 2009 with problems with his throat and I thought he would never reach a grand age. He is definitely my gangly, sensitive, gentle, legs 11 !!!!

Poor Joesph, do hope he is looking and feeling better tonight. Xxx

Hi Joe. Hope you are starting to feel better now you are back home. Sure you are getting lots of TLC. Loads of hugs. Xx

Sending you massive 'thought cuddles' Joe. We have all our fingers and paws crossed here that you are soon much much better... Ruth, I know you'll have gone through all this anyway, but has Joe eaten anything different to your other greys? Could it be a reaction to an insect bite? Such a worrying time and we're thinking of You & Rob. xxx

Joe-Joe has been under the weather again.... his throat swelled massively during the early hours of Tuesday and I took him to the vets later that morning - he had a heart rate of 180 and a temperature of 39.8.

He had an injection of antibiotics and diazepam but he was no better by the afternoon with his temperature hitting 40.2. He was admitted and put on a drip and kept in overnight.

I collected him late yesterday afternoon as his temperature had started to drop. He is very quiet today and very purple down his front and legs (see photo)!! :-( If only we knew what caused his throat to swell :-(

Love to Joe, Also Mum and Dad. Xxx

I hope Joe is feeling better soon. Poor boy. X

Sending Joseph my cuddle tonight. Xxx

Oh poor Joe. Just read all his story and can't believe he has been so unlucky. Do hope he rapidly improves. It sounds like you all desperately need a good holiday. Fingers crossed everything goes OK. Xx

I have my fingers crossed Ruth. I've just read his story, so sad. You are so lovely for what you have done for him x

Poor Joe, everything is crossed xx

Poor Joe is going through the wars still with his toe. Since he had his operation on 14th April he has not been good at all... he is on even more antibiotics and when he is reviewed this coming Saturday, if it is still as swollen and inflamed he will undergo surgery that day to remove his toe. I am not only gutted for him but we were due to go to Cornwall for our holiday early hours on Saturday :-( Keep your fingers crossed he starts to improve xxxxxxxxx

Thanks for all your kind messages and also texts - sorry - since cracking the screen on my mobile I have had to use an old mobile that has no numbers stored on it so I am sorry if I have not replied yet! We picked Joe up yesterday from Moseley where he has had half of his pad debrided as the tissue had no blood supply to it. Poor Joe does not do well because of his throat but he made it through but is certainly letting me know he is very upset about everything! I have been up all night consoling him.... thank goodness I am at home today doing paperwork..... bring on the coffee!

All paws & fingers Xd for Joe here. Special ((xx)) for you Ruth xx

keeping everything crossed for today.Love to you all XXXX

Keeping everything crossed for Joe today. Thinking of you all. Linda, Paul and the girls xxxx

thinking of you all tomorrow. x

Big hugs to Joe, and to you too xxxx

Lots of love to Joe. I am sure Chris will take great care of him. Xxx

Oh no poor Joe Joe xx

Oh no poor Joseph. Thinking of you all. X

Poor Joseph - I took him to the vets again yesterday - he is still limping with his bad toe. When he was admitted before to have it explored, it was felt it was looking much better so nothing more was done. However it is more inflamed so is off tomorrow morning to Fivelands Moseley unfortunately for a GA this time :-( with the worries about his throat I am going to be beside myself but I know he is in the extremely capable hands of Chris......

Happy birthday Joseph hope everything went OK with your op today xxx

Happy birthday Joseph! X

Unfortunately Joe thinks he has had the worst birthday EVER! We will make tomorrow and every day good for him to make up for it! x

Happy birthday Joe. Hope your day at the vets wasn't too bad! Xxxx

Happy Birthday Joe! X

Happy Birthday Joe! Shame he has to go to the vets! Xxx

Happy Birthday to our gorgeous Joe Joe - a fabulous 9 years old today..... but (shush..... don't tell him) he is off to Fivelands to have his toe looked at under anaesthetic today. He has been limping and he won't let me dig at it so he is going to join Charley and Albert off to the vets. Love you Joseph xxxx

Hope Joe's feeling better XXX

Sending lots of love to Joe. Xxx

Giving Joe my cuddle today. Hope he feels better soon. Xx

We are sending our love to joe tonight we hope he will feel better soon all our love and a big X and cuddle Jackie xxxx

Oh dear, poor old Joe - he is really going through the mill. Sending him, and everyone, a big hug. Thinking of you. x

I hope joes ok x

Sendin LUBS n kissez toz joe n gets well betterer mwah mwah mwah xxxx

Oh no poor Joe. Sending hugs to you all. X

Oh no...... Joe has a poorly throat..... again...... off to the vets this afternoon..... it is horrible to see him in distress evey time this happens :-(

I hope that Joe is feeling better.

Oh no poor Joe I hope the medication kicks in soon. X

Hope lovely Joe is starting to feel better. Xxx

Poor Joe, I hope he is feeling better soon and you manage to get some rest!

Poor Joe. Hugs to both of you and hope the drugs soon make him feel better xxxx

Apologies in advance if I look knackered!!!!!! I have been awake most of the night comforting poor Joe who is struggling with his throat again - it swells and then saliva and blood leak through the skin in his neck which obviously distresses him - luckily I have a stash of medication which will hopefully kick in soon. My poor baby :-(

Poor Joe, please give him a hug from me! Xxx

Poor Joe - I bet he looks a sorry sight. I'm wondering how the heck he managed to do such damage by being in bed, but then again.... they are remarkable dogs as we all know :)
Hope he will be feeling ok very soon.
Lots of love from all of us xxxx

Poor Joe! You could do with some good news this weekend after all the drama!

Wishing you a speedy recovery Joe. X

well.... we are over £300 lighter and Joe has a full leg splint on as he has chipped a bone in his foot! We have just got home with him - all I can say is thank goodness for Petplan!

My poor Joe.... he is currently at the vets being x-rayed with a suspected broken toe! I have absolutely no idea how he has done it - he went to bed last night fine and limping first thing as he got out of bed! :-(

So sorry to hear Joe is not too good today, how is he doing? xxx

Lots of love to Joe, get better soon. xxx

Poor old Joe, hope he's feeling better soon. I have a soft spot for him - it was us you cat tested him for all those years ago!

Glad he's improving, let's hope the month of antibiotics finally nails it. Lots of love xxx

After a very bad night with Joe, and with such a busy day at the kennels, I couldn't get him to the vets until yesterday evening. They have given him a month's course of antibiotics to see if this helps..... His throat is still very swollen but his temperature has gone down and he is much brighter today :-)

OMG Ruth you posted at 3am!!!!!! Hope Joe is going to get well soon & you get some sleep woman. xxx luv t xxx

So sad to see so many returnees. Hopefully lots of nice people with kind hearts will be looking for a four pawed soul mate this weekend. Hope Joe is feeling better xx

Thinking of you and wishing Joe a speedy recovery. X

I do hope your lovely Joe will be ok. Love Kate and Twiggy xxx

Oh no...how distressing for Joe and you. Really hope the vets can get him sorted out quickly. Thinking of you all, love from Linda & Paul, tail wags from Lola & e-cuddle to Joe from Lena xxxx

Oh Ruth, I'm so sorry to hear about Joe. All my best wishes he gets through this xxx

Gosh Ruth you are having a very tough few days. Daisy and I send love to Joe for a good outcome. We so enjoyed our little trip to the kennels yesterday seeing you, and meeting some great volunteers and the gorgeous dogs. You do the most amazing work. And Joe is a fortunate boy to be loved and cared for so much.

My beautiful Joe is very poorly again :-( Another trip to the vets as soon as they open :-((((( Throat like a balloon and a really high temp. Heartbreaking to see him in such distress :-(

Happy Birthday for yesterday Joe! xxx

happy birthday Joseph hound and lots and lots and lots of love from your big brother Toby hound and your cousins McKenzie and Rossi and of course from your Auntie Ina and uncle Paul, we all love you very much and hope you had a greyt day :-) xxxxx

Happy birthday Joooseph! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Happy birthday Joe xxx

Happy Birthday Joe - 7 today :-)))) You will have to come up to the kennels with me so you can be spoilt all day!

Hope Joe's feeling better ? J x

Hope Joe is feeling better. xxx

lots of love to my little brother Joe...hope you will be better very soon....love and licks from your older brother Toby and from your cousins Rossi and Mckenzie and a special kiss from auntie Ina who was very worried about you. xxxxxx

Get well soon Joe.

Oh poor Joe and to be poorly because he was helping by giving blood :( it doesn't seem fair :( Hope he's feeling better now.

J x

Poor Joe, big hugs xxx

Ah poor boy, bless him , a big hug from Blue and my girls ,hope he feels a lot better soon.

Poor Joe - he was rushed into the vets yesterday as it appears he reacted to giving blood the previous day. He spent a day on a drip and came home last night..... he is still very quiet but I will take him to the kennels with me today and keep an eye on him x

How is Joe? Hope he is doing ok xx

Oh Joe, hope you are better soon, lots of love to you from the brownies xxx

Poor Joe, I hope he is feeling a little better today. xxx

Poor boy....have sent you a cuddle. Saw you on Sunday and you were feeling very sorry for yourself then so goodness knows how you must be feeling now. Be a good boy now and leave the stitches alone then you will be feeling better before you know it. xxxx from Linda & the girls xxxx

Sending lots of love and hugs to Joe, xxxxxxxxxx

poor little Joe, our hearts go out to him and you, here's hoping that he will be better very very soon. all our love Ina and the boysxxxx and a special lick from Toby for his baby brother. xxxx

Poor Joe, poor you, big hugs xxxx

Poor Joe :o( hugs to both of you xxxxxx

Our poor boy Joe had to be re-operated on to have a drain inserted and re-stitched today.... he is really miserable :-(

our Jojo on a bed...i can't believe he would do such a thing. LOL, get better soon beautiful boy all our love and a special lick from your big brother Toby. xxxx

Pleased Joe's home for some TLC, fingers crossed for the test results next week xxxx

im glad he is going to be ok now and hope he gets bettter soon. lots og hugs xxxxx

Glad Joe is ok Ruth, im sure he will be spoiled rotten during his recovery! hugs xxx

Glad to hear Joe is back at home; hope he enjoys his day on your bed! A slipped disc must be very painful. Hope everything will be ok fo him. xx

Poor Joe. Sending you a cuddle and hope you will be feeling better very soon.
Lots of Love from Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xx

A slipped disc was the cause of his back trouble and he is now back home on pain relief :-)
They operated on his neck and the lymph glands were very enlarged so a biospy has been sent off and we will get the results next week. He is being a really brave boy and as a treat he is getting to spend the day on our bed! x

Joe wishing you all the best sending lots of love from all of us,we know what a special brave dog you been,and how much Ruth and Rob have helped you.
Pete,Eve and our greys Joe,Tom and Lizzie

aawww, get well soon joe x

Sending you all our love Joe, hope you are okay and well enough to go home soon xxx

Hope Joe is ok!! Bless him, thinking of you xxx

Poor Joe, I do hope he will be ok. xx

Sending all our love and positive thoughts your way, fingers and paws are crossed for you beautiful xxxx

Sending best wishes for Joe.

Alison, Richard, Rose, James and Tom

Joe is being operated on as we speak.... he was admitted as an emergency yesterday as he was in extreme pain which his back for which they are x-raying him today. Whilst under anaesthetic they are going to explore his throat to find out what is causing the swelling that he has struggled with since he arrived at the kennels. Fingers crossed for you Joe xxx

Belated birthday wishes to Joe. It is nice to see him still enjoying life. Thanks from him for the TLC you continue to give!

Ha ha.... Joe joined in as we sang to him yesterday for his birthday..... X-Factor - watch out..... woof woof!

Well done ruth - Jo looks so happy and so handsome in his
new collar.

Loved the new picture with the lumpy neck! I am glad that I am not the only one wondering how Joe is doing, he certainly has a good fan club. Thank you Ruth for the continuing TLC and all at the kennels for making such a fuss of Joe

Red is definitely his colour! I am so pleased to hear he is doing well. Kate xx

Glad to hear it! And he's still looking as gorgeous as ever!

Hi Suejo, Joe has fitted into home life perfectly! He comes up the kennels with me quite often and everyone is used to his lumpy neck, quirky head movements and twitches and they don't seem to cause him any distress. All in all he seems a happy boy at the moment which is fantastic. I've added a new photo of him in his posh new red collar! Unfortunately his lumpy throat gets in the way sometimes!!!!

How is the lovely Joe doing?

Toby says that he thinks Joe will look handsome with his lovely new collar and that the lady from the greyhound store is really generous and kind to just let him have it because he is such a special boy, which figures of course as it is his little brother after all!!! Toby and Rossi and Kenzie and their mum Ina xxxx

Glad to know that Joe is continuing to be spoilt and well enough to have a new lead and collar. Nice to read to that someone out in the big world also has a generous heart like Ruth!

I contacted Greyhound Products UK (www.greyhoundproducts.co.uk) to order a lovely new red collar and lead set for Joe. Following delivery I contacted them to make payment and I was very touched when they told me there was no charge! Thank you Nikki - Joe looks great with his new collar and lead xxx

So sorry to hear about Joe,had been hoping it would be better news for him. What a wonderful thing Ruth is doing to make his last days as happy as possible. What a lady!x

We were so upset to hear about Jo. It sounds like he will be in heaven at Ruth & Robs. Lots of love & hugs. Nat & Andy x

Everything happens for a reason. The brain tumour happens so Joe could join in the most homiest place every greyhound at Daybreaks would wish for --- the Boswell household!
Joe is half-brother to my Dennis having the Larkhill Jo blood in them. Dogs live in the moment (Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer), with love and care surrounding Joe, everyday is heaven for him! X

Ruth and Rob, you are brilliant and very brave. Joe is such a gorgeous boy - we would have loved to have him if he had passed his cat test. We've been following his progress and feeling very sad, but he is the best possible place. Give him a big cuddle from all of us.

Well done Joe you clever boy, you couldn't wish for a better mum and dad! You looked so happy and healthy today, long may that continue and prove us all wrong. Good luck beautiful. Em x

We were fortunate enough to meet Joe when we picked up Ottie a.k.a 'Honey', my 8 year old son fell in love with him but Ruth told us he was not up for rehoming because he was awaiting test results. Since reading the sad news a lot of tears have been shed in our house as we lost our other dog with cancer last year & we know what a difficult time it is for everyone. Our thoughts & prayers are with Joe, Ruth & Rob, it is wonderful that Joe is surrounded by so much TLC right now. Wishing you strength for the days ahead, you are all in our thoughts, Tracey,Michael, Rachel & David & not forgetting our beautiful greys Rebel & Honey xxxxxx

Please give Joe a big hug from us - Kate and Twiggy xxx

How sad to read of Joe's plight and how fortunate that he is with the most caring compassionate people I have ever met. x

beautiful, beautiful boy, thoughts are with you, I have never known a place and people with such compassion.x

Both of you are true stars and do something I certainly couldn't emotionally do. Joe is in the best place possible for him and couldn't be living anywhere better. Our thoughts are always with you at this sad time and kisses for Joe.
Amy, Helen, Monty xxx

Ruth and Rob. What would dogs do without you. Joe could not be in better hands. I had a feeling that you would be saying that joe is staying with you. He could not go anywhere better. xxxxx

Dear Ruth and Rob just seen the bad news which I suppose we expected but hoped we were wrong.
Joe is blessed to have found his way to you both.
Its not the length of a life sometimes that counts, but the width.
And I know that Joe will have all the love and care to make his very wide in however long he has left.
God Bless you and your sweet boy xxx

Ruth you are a star! I think everyone is watching re Joe and to think he is going to get tlc until the end makes us all feel so much happier. If ever someone deserved a medal for kindness you should have it. Give Joe a hug

I have been reading about Joe and just want to say that it is such a sad situation for him, he does look a lovely greyhound. At least he is being looked after now but also such a shame that he cannot be rehomed, it is upsetting to read when any animal is poorly.

Sending best wishes.

Alison, Richard, Rose and James

Thank you Ruth and Robbie for looking after Toby's little brother, i am reading this with tears in my eyes as i feel it's not fair sometimes that these beautiful dogs just don't get a proper life and then when they can get a chance by coming to Daybreaks something like this happens. Jojo as i call him will have the best ever time of his life in your care surrounded by all your wonderful greys. you both are an inspiration. Ina xxxx

Our vet spoke to a neurologist today at Willows and discussed the video footage we had shown him, as well as his thyroid levels, his lump in his throat and behaviour etc.

The neurologist confirmed also what we have already been told that we can only be dealing with a brain tumour (which is probably a secondary to the lump in his throat). This could only be confirmed by an MRI scan which would cost nearly £2000 which the Trust cannot afford however both the specialist and our vet say there is no doubt what we are dealing with so an MRI would be a waste of time and money.

We cannot let this boy just slip away yet so Rob and I have decided to keep him - he is no trouble at our house and we will know when the time is right....... we didn't want to get too attached to him knowing what we could be facing, but equally we couldn't turn our backs on him either.

So sorry to read that Joe is so poorly, and it was also very sad to read about Annie too. Such sad news. Take care, regards from Rachel, David, and Joshua X

We have also been following Joe's story, our hearts go out to Joe and everybody involved especially Ruth and Rob, thinking about you at this sad time..............

I'm so sorry to read this, we've all been checking up to see how he is doing and ready that breaks my heart. He is such a gorgeous boy and loved, but you will make the right choice no matter what. Thoughts and prayers are with you xxx

We've been following Joe's story and are sorry to read he's so poorlie. Ruth, you are so strong and brave for all you do. Joe has been very lucky to have you. Xx

Oh Ruth, I am so sorry to hear the news was not good for Joe. He has had the best home any grey could wish for beng with you and Rob for the last few weeks. So sad, Kate x

Poor Joe, and also you too. Have been watching anxiously regarding Joe, what a lovely little dog. As somebody has already remarked at least his last few weeks have been full of tlc and kindness.

every time i see Jo's picture my heart aches and it makes me feel so sad that Toby's little brother will never be able to enjoy his own home. at least he has been with you Ruth and Rob and has had a few weeks of home comforts. the decision to let them go is so hard and my heart goes out to you. much love Ina xxx

Oh, how sad, poor Joe...it's one of the toughest decisions to make, we had to do it in September, broke my heart, but it was done with love and respect...know you'll make the right decision for Joe, sending love to you all xxxx

We had the results this morning of the fine needle aspiration of the lump in his neck and they were unfortunately inconclusive. On speaking to the vet at length there are only two possible causes for his behaviour: 1. Epilepsy or 2. a brain tumour. Both deem him unhomeable unfortunately. A tough decision has therefore got to be made at some point. My heart is already broken after losing Annie on Tuesday, this is not something I can deal with just yet. I will keep you posted...........

Any news on this lovely lad yet? His face is on my mind, and every time I log on I hope for good news. x

Oh poor Jo, hope the new year will bring some good luck for this gorgeous boy -and his results come back as good news. Happy New Year to you all hope its a happy and healthy one for all. XXX

Sweet Jojo, i am keeping everything crossed that your results will come back with a result that can be medicated so that you will have the happy life you so deserve...thinking of you so much...Ina xxxx

Joe is going to go for a needle biopsy of the lump in his throat next week. We showed the video of him to the vet with his strange behaviour and the vet thinks it could be a form of epilepsy or worst case senario - a brain tumour. He is a happy boy though - house trained and has slotted into home life really well....... will keep you posted as to his results as until we know what is happening healthwise with him, we can not offer him for adoption.

How is Joe's health? I'm sure he's being very well looked after. Love and hugs.

Mystic hopes his step brother gets well soon! We have just looked at the family history, and couldn't believe how similiar they look! Arnd that they are related!
from the coyles.

We had a great day at the kennels - grateful thanks to everyone who came up and helped - especially to Lynn who delivered a full Christmas dinner including veg and gravy for all the greys - they loved it! Joe is still at our house. Not too well today but I have just found him and Rob asleep on the window seat!!!! Merry Christmas to everyone xxxx

Hope this lovely lad is getting better. he has got the best carers possible with ruth and rob.
I nearly didn't have a turkey dinner today because as I walked into the kitchen with it on a plate ready for the oven Cara ( Pearl as was) saw me jumped up grabbed the skin around the neck and we had a tug of war across the kitchen, a case of 2 determined woman neither going to give in!!!. Thankfully I won, and she has sulked all day!!! lol.
Wishing all the volunteers who have worked over Christmas with the Greys a very happy New Year. YOU ARE GREAT! XXX

how is the gorgeous boy? i am so glad that he has gone home with you Ruth and Rob, he'll be happy there and he'll be looked after and pampered. i so wish i could have had him but it's just not possible for us to have 4 greys. at least he will be happy with you and your menagerie. xxxx

Joe is so lucky to have come to Daybreaks and met you Ruth; I will keep everything crossed for good news from the results of his tests. Kate x

Poor Jo - I hope you get better soon x

What a fabulous boy Joe is. Slept all night downstairs and no accidents. He seems so happy and has fitted in as though he has lived here all his life. He loves cuddling on the sofa and is great with our greys.

The vets cancelled Joe's op today as they deemed him too unwell to have an anaesthetic. He has been started on antibiotics etc and we are awaiting blood results. His gums are so pale and he has many ulcers in his mouth as well as the swelling in his throat. I will keep you posted...... He has settled in well here and is enjoying the comforts of home life.

I hope that the procedure went okay today. When will you know if it is cancerous or not? How he is not too uncomfortable after the op. Give him a hug from me and a lick from Blue. He is such a cheerful boy and loves his walks. Hope he is better soon. xx xx xx

Been thinking of you today Joe, hope you get weel soon, big kisses.x

What a gorgeous boy,I hope he is ok x

I hope todays op went well for Joe. He is gorgeous and deserves a happy home for Christmas.

i am sending Jojo all my love and lots of good positive vibes that all will be well. his brother Toby and his cousins Rossi and Kenzie are also sending him lots and lots of licks and doggy kisses. Jo is such a wonderful boy and hopefully he will be fine and recover real soon to find his perfect home. big hug little man, Ina Toby Rossi and Kenzie xxx

I hope all is well with Joe, please give him a cuddle from me.
Kate xx

All the best to Joe, hope he gets on ok.

Alison, Richard, Rose and James

Sending lots of positive thoughts Jo's way for today. Me and Buddy met him last week, he is gorgeous, very sweet (can't persuade hubby that 1 more grey wouldn't take up that much room, sadly, or there would be a warm fire for him here) Lots of love to Jo today x

I took Joe to the vets on Friday as he had a swelling. They have found a lump in his throat which is going to be operated on tomorrow (Monday). It is by his trachea so it will be a tricky operation and also hoping that the lump is not cancerous when the histology is returned. I have brought him home with me tonight to give him lots of cuddles. He has settled really well and seems to be enjoying home comforts! Big fingers crossed that all goes well for him tomorrow. I will keep you posted. He is a beautiful and wonderful grey.

haha he takes after his older brother Toby who also 'loves cats, to chase!!!' it does not mean that they don't makes perfect pets though it's only a problem if you have cats otherwise not an issue so hopefully someone will want to give Joey a good home very very soon. (keep fingers crossed!!!) ;-) xxxx

Timid Joe came alive today on his cat test - yeeeeeaaah I love cats he said..... to chase!!!

What a stunning boy, he is so affectionate and would love a forever home soon.

he is breaking my heart, i so want to find him a home as i simply cannot have him, he is such a loving beautiful boy and i can't understand why he has not been chosen. he is not pushy at all and does not bounce around to make his presence felt could that be why he is being overlooked. he walks like a dream and is the softest most adorable hound so hopefully someone will see him for the stunner he is and take him home before long. xxx

how come Toby's kid brother is still here? he is gorgeous and if he is half as lovely to be around than our boy then he is going to be a wonderful pet greyhound. go on someone go and have a look at this handsome boy and give him a home of his own for christmas, he will reward you with love and loyalty forever more. xxx

Jo is as lovely in the flesh as i thought he'd be and he is another cuddly boy, loves affection and just lies there wanting you to cuddle him, so very sweet. xxxx

he has such a lovely face and such soft eyes, oh dear this is so hard but we just cannot have a fourth dog we have no room left in the house. xxxx

He is so gorgeous in the flesh!!

Uh-oh Ina, he's lovely! Somebody will be a very proud and lucky owner indeed if Jo is even half as delightful as Toby! xxx

oh no - this is Toby's younger brother, he looks so lovely and if he is half as gorgeous as our Toby someone will have a wonderful dog. xxx