Lula Belle is with Greyhound friends now. Xxx

Back with the people who love her. Sleep tight Lula Belle. xx

Oh how sad, but now pain free. Our thoughts are with all who cared for her xx

Lula Belle's ashes arrived back at the kennels today and she was scattered on Wispa's grave which is at the kennels. The sun was shining and she not suffering any more x

Run free beautiful girl, with all our old friends who are no longer with us. Half sister to my lovely Lola too xx

So very sad...God Bless his newest Angel. Xxx

A half sister of our Silla. Sleep tight little Lula Belle x

God bless little Lula belle! You are now pain free and can now pick up your Angel wings and I'm sure watch over your old owner. So so sad and my thoughts are with you all xxx

Run free Lula Belle, had the pleasure of spending lots of time with you xx

Run free with all our angels at The Bridge xx

Run free precious girl xxxxxx

It was a pleasure to meet you on Saturday and like so many others at Daybreaks give you some love. Be at peace now. Ruth, you did the right thing as always for these precious hounds. Xxx

So sad, run free you beautiful girl you will always be in our hearts Xx

Run free now sweetheart - the time was right to let you go and play at the Bridge young & pain free again. God bless.xxx

So so sad run free sweet angel xx

So sad to read this but was definately better to let her go than to see her get worse. Run free little Lula Belle, there will be many friends waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge. Xx

So terribly, terribly sad. Run fast and free beautiful girl with all our rainbow bridge hounds. No more pain. XXXXX

God bless this little baby, may she run wild with joy across rainbow bridge to meet all the other angel hounds....thats what I call heaven!! Much love to all involved, always the hardest decision but she is now free xxx

Lula Belle had an unsettled night and I decided today to let her slip away before getting worse. She went very quickly and peacefully. I took her to Heart of England after the vets on her final journey and her ashes will accompany the many others on Wispa’s grave at the kennels. Run free little one xxx

Lovely Lula Belle spent some time in the office today. She couldn't find the perfect bed, so Ruth took her home. The next time I saw her she was stretched out looking very comfy in Joseph's bed! Xxx

Oh my word daybreaks what are you trying to do to me this week? I am so so sorry for Lula belle, but thank fully she won't know anything and will clearly be loved and cared for till it's her time to become an angel, but my heart 150% goes out to her owner and just looking at that bottom picture breaks me. What a heart breaking, awful decision he must have gone through. God bless to you all and Ruth and Andy you are so wonderful and brave. Lots of love Lula belle xxx

Bless this little angel, adorable. I hope she will able to live out her days in comfort, be smothered with love and plenty of treats. God bless beautiful I am sure there are plenty of people out there sending you all their love xxx

Such heartbreaking news poor girl. It's such a relief to know that Ruth will give Lula Belle all the love and care she needs for as long as possible.xx

How very, very sad for both Lula Belle and her owner. However, there is absolutely no doubt that she will be given the best possible care until it is time for her to grow her wings. Sending everyone concerned a huge hug. xx

That’s so sad poor baby, but she couldn’t have a better person looking after her until she goes to rainbow bridge x

Aw bless, you are a wonderful person, made me cry but Lula Belle is in the best possible hands xxxxxx

How terribly heart breaking to read this, with all the other sad posts lately I am a complete wreck and in tears, so very very sad. God bless Ruth, Andy and everyone at the Trust for their compassion to all these hounds in such difficult circumstances. God bless Lula Belle, she will be so very well looked after until the sad time comes. No xxxxxx

Lots of love to you Lula Belle and a big cuddle. xxx

Yesterday I went out to Lula Belle as I keep a regular check on her as she was with an elderly owner. Daybreaks Trust paid for her to have a major dental in November last year costing over £600 as her owner was unable to afford the treatment.

Sadly now she has developed a massive tumour on her back. I took her to the vets yesterday and due to her sad prognosis, she has now been signed back into the Trust. We are going to keep her comfortable until it is time to say goodbye. She has made herself quite at home at ours and giving her as much TLC as possible.

Lula Belle came for a visit today, she looked relaxed and very happy. Her owner said she has now claimed the sofa as her own! Xxx

Great new photo be happy Lula Belle xxx

So pleased she's found a new home quickly :-) xx

Bless Lula Belle, glad to see she has settled in. He did say he would let her sleep on the bed. I think she will be very content in her new home xxxx

Wishing Lula Belle and her new Dad lots of happy days together. Xxx

This is absolutely the best news. Be very happy gorgeous with your new Dad xxx

Just lovely! So happy for them both xxx

How relaxed and 'at home' on her new Dad's bed, does this beautiful little lady look. This is a lovely photo and here's to many happy years together. Big licks, Rosie Po xx

Lovely happy ending!

I just love that photo , I'm so happy for Lula Belle and her new Dad.

Best news ever!! So happy for Lula, this must also give Lula's family some comfort

Oh Lula Belle what a lovely photo with your new Dad - I see you have found the comfy spot already!! Relax now sweetheart, you are home. xxxxxxx

I took Lula Belle out to her new home yesterday and I was just so happy to see in such a short while, her stress starting to slip away. This precious girl has been through an awful lot since her mum passed away so suddenly last Monday. When I left, she was laying on her new Dad's double bed where an extra duvet had been put for her x

Brilliant! Xxx

So pleased for Lula Belle. Another cuddle from me!

Fantastic news!

so happy for you xxx

Lula Belle I am absolutely delighted to read your news! A lovely day out with friends, and then, even better, a new home - a perfect day indeed. So happy for you sweetheart, this is just what you needed and I hope you settle as quickly for you new family as you did in the very short time you spent here, as long as there's a sofa to spare I'm sure you will!! Be so very happy lovely girl. xxxxx

Lula Belle came to Hatton with Duggie today and what a gorgeous girl she is. She hopped straight into the van and settled well for the journey. On arrival she enjoyed plenty of attention and cuddles and had a little walk around the shady edge of the field. She was most intrigued to see a spaniel practising recall and her hears stood to attention whilst she watched. She and Duggie got on well together, with lots of 'leaning' on one another going on. All in all a successful day, especially as it ended with the wonderful news that lovely Lula has been offered a new home. Good luck sweet girl.xxxx

So happy that it looks like you have a new home Lula belle. Hope all goes OK.xxxx

Lula Belle, what a fantastic greating you gave me when i saw you first thing this morning, lots of waggy tails and kisses. So glad you went out for the day. xxx

Wow ,I hadn't read the last comment before I wrote mine , thats great news .

I have been watching you all weekend. So I had to get my son to hide my car keys so I couldn't come up, well it did take me a while to find where they where!!!!!!. If had found where they where sooner, who knows. Good luck sweetie you deserve it.xxxxxx

I re-homed an older dog a few years ago , who's owner had sadly passed away, Ollie had his own little routines too but the experience was the most rewarding thing I have ever done.

To see him ,settled , one snowy night with his head on the radiator , was awesome .

scroll to the bottom of this webpage..
http://www.skyeterrierclub.org.uk/rescue/success-stories/

and read about Ollie and then make a big wish that Lula Belle finds a home really soon.

Good Luck Lula Belle .

Hurray, Lula Belle has a home, Ruth is doing the home check tomorrow and taking Lula Belle with her. She has her bed and blanket with her tonight so it will smell like home. Bless her. Sweet dreams Lula Belle. xxxxxx

Hope you've had a nice day Lula belle. Looking forward to meeting you. Xx

As there had been an enquiry about Lula, we dropped her back at the kennels after her walk yesterday. Although she had only been with us a very short time, she completely stole my heart. Such a pretty grey face, she obviously has her own routines which she was happy with and that included commandeering the sofa!!! Such a gentle soul, she loves her treats and carries them off to eat them somewhere else,just like our Shane used to do. She was so good on her walk, interested in everything and trotting along at a good pace too. Unfortunately she isn't cat friendly, she became quite lively and had a good old bark at our neighbours cat as it walked past the gates! I am so sad we couldn't keep her for longer, but hope that at least her first night away from her old life was not too bad for her, and at least we can confirm she will be a fabulous addition to the right home. Fingers crossed for you my sweetheart. Xxx

I really hope you find your new home soon because you must be feeling very sad, lonely and confused but I know everyone at Daybreak will look after you. Love Ava, Cara and Boo xxxx

Lula Belle has spent the day at the kennels today...she seems to be more settled tonight. We left her stretched out on the bed in the kitchen kennel. Hope a new home will be hers very soon. Xxx

Met the lovely Lula today. She really is a gorgeous girl and it was great to spend a little time with her and give her a proper cuddle and stroke. You can have my virtual one too sweetheart xxx

A cuddle for you Lula such a beautiful sweet soul i pray you get a home soon xxx

Lula you get my cuddle tonight sweetie.

Sleep tight little one....sweet dreams. XXXXXX

Just to repeat what everyone has said, thinking of Elizabeth's family and all they have lost at the moment but huge thanks to Angie & Michael for giving her some respite tonight x

So sad, nothing more to say. Xxx

Hope Lula Belle sleeps well...So nice of Angie and Michael to take her home. Xxx

lula belle don't worry sweetheart. you will be well looked after and will soon find a lovely new forever home. thinking of elizabeths family at this very sad time. xx

P.S. Hoping Lula Belle finds a lovely new home very soon. Xxxx

So glad that Angie & Michael have taken this little girl home tonight . She was so lost and confused at kennels today, she really broke my heart.....lf i could have just one wish in life.....it would be that little Lula finds a really loving and understanding new owner who will give her all their time and love. She so needs it.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How lovely of you, Shanesmum. She looks so adorable. So sorry for Lula Belle and her family. Xxxxx

John and I had the pleasure of meeting Lula Belle at Daybreaks today and she truly is the most beautiful lady. Understandably a little nervous what with all the people around her, different noises, sights & smells, but without hesitation she approached John when he went into the kitchen run and they spent 10 minutes having lot of cuddles. I was lucky enough to have a somewhat shorter cuddle with her, but none the less, she's most welcoming to any human and was generating a lot of interest whilst we were there today. Whoever this lovely girl chooses to adopt will have the most adorable grey. Our fingers (& Rosie's paws) are crossed for you gorgeous that your new family is just around the corner. Tash x

Michael & I have brought Lula Belle home this evening as she was really quite distressed in the kennels. She is currently fast asleep on the floor in the living room, it has been such a traumatic day for her. Our thoughts go to Elizabeth's family at this awful time, and they can rest assured that this lovely girl will be well looked after and a new home found for her. xxx

Sending my cuddle to sad little Lula Belle. Xxx

How desperately sad. I'm having to wipe my tears away as I write. 8 years isn't that old in the grand scheme of things and I'm sure that Lula Belle has plenty of happiy times ahead. Hopefully she won't be at the kennels for too long. After all, she must be house trained, socialised and all ready to go. Good luck Lula Belle. xxx

I can only echo what has already been said, what a heartbreaking decision to have to make and under such circumstances. Fingers crossed for a speedy rehoming, we have seen it before with Surprise and Teaser, there are owners out there for these beautiful oldies.

My cuddle today goes to Lula Belle. There are so may losses in this heartbreaking story. She has lost her mum and lurcher brother and Elizabeth's family have lost a precious daughter. Let's hope that her stay at Daybreaks is a short one for all the right reasons.
Lula Belle is a half sister to my beautiful Lola, which gives her automatic rights to my e-cuddles as well. She's got a bit of catching up to do in the grey-face department but I am sure she'll make a wondeful addition to someone's family. Fingers and paws crossed here for a swift rehoming for this lovely girl. xxxx

How sad for Lula & for her family, and how brave to give her up if she can no longer be cared for. My thoughts go out to her family and I hope she is lucky soon. I have rehomed older dogs (Greys & others) in the past and they truly are a delight usually well past barking, chewing, biting & young dog silliness and happy to settle for a quiet life. Hope she's lucky soon.

It was heartbreaking to see Lula being returned today by Elizabeth's dad are thoughts are with him and the rest of Elizabeth's family.I hope he can take some comfort knowing Daybreaks will find this precious girl a lovely new home.She is a lovely girl with gorgeous snowflake markings.Lets hope she will be re-homed this weekend.

MY cuddle goes to you darling such sweet a girl xxx

What a shame for this black beauty I wish I could help but my house is not big enough for an other one her story is so sad I hope she finds a good home soon xx

Such a sad story - our hearts go out to Lula and her family. What has happened to her lurcher brother? Having rehomed an older lady who is such a joy, I would ask any prospective adopters not to be put off by her age and be encouraged by the fact she has been in a home with another dog. These dogs have seen it, done it and got the Tshirt so are no trouble and settle really well. They just want someone to love them and give love to and they ask very little - already house trained and love to sleep and chill out. Our little oldie seems to have found a new lease of life so please don't overlook this beauty. Can't wait to meet her when I pop up on Saturday xxx

This is so upsetting , I was trying to type more but I can't , I so hope Lula Belle gets a home really soon , my thoughts are with the family

So sad thinking of you and your family. X

Thinking of Elizabeth's family...so sad for Lula Belle and her Lurcher Brother. Xxx

So sad, good luck on finding a new forever home xxx

Such a sad,sad story. l'm sure Ruth & the Daybreaks team will find this sweet little lady a loving, caring home where she will be treasured & cherished.Her mom Elizabeth obviously thought the world of her.My heart goes out to her family X. Lula Belle gets my cuddle today. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Hi Lula Belle, reading Ruth's comment has really pulled at our heart strings. You look adorable and we are sending you the biggest electronic cuddles sweetie. You are beautiful and we do hope that you are rehomed very, very soon. xx

so sad for you lula belle. hope a lovely new home will not be long in coming. xxxx

So sad x Big hugs x

It is with great sadness that we have heard that Lula Belle's owner Elizabeth passed away very suddenly.

Therefore It is with the regret of the family that Joy will have to come back to Daybreaks to be rehomed.

She has been in a home since March 2010 and I feel will stress, having lost her mum, her lurcher brother and the life she has enjoyed.

I am desperate to find this little girl a new home as soon as possible and I appeal to anyone thinking of adopting to spare a thought for Joy.

She was a long stayer previously....

Having spoken to Elizabeth's Father - I know how just heartbreaking this is going to be to bring her back to the kennels on Friday and our thoughts are with them as they are going through a very very tough time. x

I am sure she loves you just as much as you love her! She is a very lucky girl to have such a lovely home. Wishing you all a Happy Chistmas. xxx

Hi. Im Joy's Mummy! She could not be more happy (and more spoiled)! I am completely smitten with her, she is my angel and she loves her lurcher brother too. She is the cleverest, sweetest little girl and ... oh I'd better stop rambling on like a nutter! Needless to say, there are not words to express how much I love her. Happy christmas everyone! xxx

It was an overwhelming pleasure to hear Joy has settled in so well and was signed up today..... she has been renamed by her very special mum who gave her a chance..... Lula Bell - I love you baby and am so happy for you xxxx

Hi, hows Joy getting on......?x.

Oh Joy, I have been following your progress as you are so like my Gracie, and you both have Honcho ancestry. I am so glad that you have a new home. Good luck little girl x

Fantastic news - sounds like you've landed on your feet, girl! I hope you'll all be very happy. x

So pleased for you all that all is going well....enjoy.....x.

How wonderful to see you are in a home being loved... best of luck to you Joy and your family... be good!!! Jx

That's great news - well done, little girl!!

Hello Everyone, this is Joy's new mummy! Just to let all her fans (who are holding their breath) know, that she is being a perfect little lady, I love her already. My other two dogs, Bogey and Abbie have welcomed her really well and she has really made herself at home. She is a clever, funny and all round lovely little girl. Ruth... you can't have her back!!

Have EVERYTHING crossed for Joy as well as for Cracker!!

i so hope that Joy is being a very good girl for her trial and that she will make it her permanent home. fingers crossed sweetheart.x

I am desperately hoping you are being a good girl whilst on trial in your new home. xxxxx

I have been accused of spoiling Joy..... don't know what everyone means - she spends the day with me everyday in the kitchen or office instead of her kennel, being cuddled and treated...... no - she is not attached at all! LOL!

My heart will absolutely break when she goes on Friday but I am so happy for her. She has waited so long to be picked - she is a special poppet.... especially now we have stopped her weeing on the sofa in the run!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woot woot woot!! Well done Joy - hope you'll be very happy in your new home. Someone is going to be very lucky to have you. xxx

Woohoo!!! You did it kid! Told you there was a special home waiting for you....Have a happy life....we are so thrilled for you.....keep in touch....Dean, Julie, Guinny and Pickle.x4

Oh Joy, I'm so pleased to see you've been reserved. Hope it all goes through for you & you have a lovely home to go to.xxx

Oh, well done Joy, really happy for you! xxxx

i am so happy to see the long awaited reserved sign , well done beautiful little girl, you so deserve to be loved , good luck my lovely. xxxx

As one of the volunteers who walks her when i am at the kennels i can vouch for the fact that she walks very nicely on the lead, as they are all still trust dogs we can't let them run off lead so that is an area where she as well as all our greys need to be trained in. my 3 greys are not able to go off lead as there is no where suitable for them to be trained to recall safely, however i know plenty of people who are lucky enough to live somewhere where they can train their greys and they do walk them off lead. Joy is just what her name indicates, a joy to be around. Ina x

OMG i have tears in my eyes,i want her so bad but i already have a grey cross whippet n a cross staff both are rescue dogs n my grey who is called barney would absoulty love her! is she good off a lead????

i really don't understand why Joy has not been chosen she is so lovely...wait a little longer and someone special will come along for you little girl..xxx

My youngest fell in love with Joy, and as much as she loves Molly (Claire), she still misses Joy. (In fact, she's making her a card as I type.) Joy is such a lovely, lovely girl - I hope someone will give her a fantastic home soon.

Kerry covered the kennels yesterday for me and I popped up before closing to see the inmates! Kerry told me she was worried about Joy as she was very down and wouldn't eat..... I went into her kennel - immediately she leapt to her feet and gave me lots of kisses and cuddles - her tail wagging...... I must admit I have been spoiling her and everyday she comes into the kitchen and gets lots of TLC during the day and of course she hadn't done this as the kitchen had been so busy. She is a clever girl - knows what she wants and gives a lot in return. I hope someone falls in love with her soon.

My beautiful black girl Izzy is a big grey and quite bouncy, and because of this she had been in kennels for a year when we homed her. People passed her by because she looked as "mad as a box of frogs" as the saying goes.
We have had her just over a year and she is still bouncy with a real love of life and a great love of people.
We are so glad we gave her a chance, and to prove she didn't put us off she has a brother and a younger sister now as well. All of them different characters and personalities, but blend together to balance us humans and show us how to take life as it comes and just luv one another.
I am sure this girl would be the same. She has been waiting too long, please give her a chance someone xxx

Joy I have looked at greyhound data and you will certainly make someone happy a honcho you may be a little bouncy girl but you will have a wonderful happy nature.please give this girl a nice long walk and her character will shine through. Just because shes been in the kennel a while should not put anyone off, she needs a nice pigs ear and a few sausages.

she is breaking my heart as she is such a lovely little girl and yet she is still at the kennels, i know that she is bouncy when in the kennel but once on the lead she is a perfect little lady and walks very calmly, all she needs is a home and some attention and she will settle right in. surely someone out there will want to own this stunning little girl, just because she is a black greyhound does not mean that she is not special...i have 3 black hounds and to me they are the most stunning of them all. Ina xxx

Poor Joy - if you'd passed your cat test, you could have been warming yours paws in front of the fire here long ago. Hopefully someone will soon realise what an absolute star you are.

Why oh why is Joy still here? By the sounds of it she's wonderful and she is beautiful! I'm trying to persuade the parents that Joy would be a lovely sister for Monty, perhaps he'd stay on his OWN bed then! Mum likes the look of her, but it's back to persuading Dad again! Fingers crossed we'll be able to get Monty a friend, hoping that its Joy or one of the other black beauties who've been here for a while. Hope you find a perfect home soon sweetie xxx

Oh, Joy, I'm so sorry that our home wasn't right for you, I think the boys would have driven you mad! Still it broke my heart to say no to you when you so wanted to get into my car, I feel like a really horrible person, but the decision had to be based on all my family's needs and not just mine. You are so beautiful and full of character I know the right home is out there for you, sorry it wasn't ours :(

not sure.....! sorry!

Would she be any good with other small dogs and hens?

Happy Birthday Joy! Hope it won't be long before you find a forever home of your own xxxx

.....and forgot to say.....she is so soft!.......

poor little baby, i am sure she'll be quite happy to spend her time with the 'Boswell clan' in the kitchen now cadging the odd treat here and there. she is such a sweet little girl hopefully it won't be too long before she is homed as well. xxx

Awwwww i can't believe joys not homed yet, She's a lovely, boucy little lady, very Friendly. When she was at her trainers, wenever i went into her kennel i was always welcomed with a tail wag! She always used to try rob my gloves out of my pocket, cheeky! It ended up being our little game, bless her! she loves affection and a nice scratch behind her ear, she would make an amasing family pet! Miss you cheeky joy! Your be homed soon xxx

Poor Joy - she has been miserable since Max her kennel mate went to his foster home on Monday. Today she wouldn't get off her bed or eat her breakfast so she has spent the day in the kitchen with Foxy and Joe. One of the beds is in a corner under the worktop and she has spent most of the day there! Initially rejecting every treat given, she was intrigued by a peice of banana offered and she has since been out and wagging her tail to everyone who comes in the kitchen.

Yes she is a lovely girl and she got on great with Guinny, I should imagine she would be great in a home who had other greys too. Shame it can't be ours, but 2 is enough at the moment. I look forward to seeing the reserved sign go up soon.x.

Joy is still with us and i can't understand why that is. apart from not being cat friendly she is a lovely little lady and not everyone has cats so for all of you out there without the moggies please take a little time out with Joy and see how lovely she is. Ina xxx

Joy your such a lovely girl and you have a very special way about you, keep patient, your forever home wont be long now. Lots of love to you, julie,dean,guinny and pickles.x.4

haha!! have decided when I win the lottery am calling my big house Greyhound Manor!!

I have decided that I too am just going to have to win the lottery! Look at those beautiful eyes - how can anyone resist? Em x

Too many beautiful Greys! May have to win the lottery... she looks so specialxxx we are falling in love with every Grey we see!!

Oh Joy, I can't believe you haven't been reserved yet you are so beautiful, there must be a real special home on its way for you soon.....good girl.x.

Joy is desperate for a family of her own, she is a friendly bouncy little girl who loves company and fuss.

i took joy out today with her kennelmate Max and she is a little treasure on the lead, she is such a sweet little girl and i hope that she will get a home for herself very soon. xxx

I'm so sorry we couldn't take Joy - she's such a lovely girl and I can't believe she hasn't been snapped up yet.

Met Joy again today, remembered why I thought she was so lovely before! Someone without cats please visit and see this gorgeous girl!

So disappointed that Joy failed her cat test. I think my persuasive powers may have been working. I'm sure someone will want to bring Joy into their cat free home at Christmas time!

Joy failed her cat test miserably! She really wanted to play with them!

we have just given Joy a cuddle because she hasn't had one today!! She's gorgeous,and apparently was at the same racing kennels as Bryn, recently adopted by us, so he knows her and wanted to give her a cuddle too!!

I walked Joy today and she is absolutely wonderful, walks nicely and loves a bit of fuss. very pretty too, someone out there will get themselves a beauty. xxxx

Pleased to hear it. I came up today and she seemed a real cutie!

If she is good with cats, she has found herself a home!

Such a beautiful face. I want to give her a real cuddle!

Oh just look at her - she's beautiful! xxx