Darcey's owner would like to thank everyone for their words of comfort and add the following comment -
I was so proud when Darcey (Southlodge Ruby) won Retired Greyhound Trust Champion Bitch Perry Barr Dog Show 2011. She was so special. Run free at Rainbow Bridge my beautiful girl, you deserve it. Love always Xxxxxx

Thinking of Darcy's family. God Bless your sweet girl. Xxx

So sad to read this, run fast and free beautiful with all our Angel's at the bridge, my thoughts are with Darcy's family xxxxxxx

Rest in peace Darcey xx

Such very sad news. Run fast, run free Darcey, with all our Rainbow Bridge hounds. Xxxx

Sending our thoughts and love. Xx

Running free with all our angels at The Bridge

I have just had the sad phone call to say that Darcey went to rainbow bridge today. She was very much loved by her owner and will be missed by her and us. Run free Darcey. Xxxx

So pleased to hear she is getting better and she and Darcy have been reunited. x

Darcy`s Mum is doing fine and Darcy returned home to her for good on Thursday 30th September ,we are just helping out with walking her as mum is still in pain and this is the only thing she cant do. Hope you are all well and we will she you at the dog show on the 16th Oct. Auntie Dawn xx

Hi, I was just wondering how Darcy's Mum is? Hope she is up and aobut again. Kind regards. x

get well soon for Darcy's mum and i bet she is having a ball with all the rabbits in the garden!!! well done for getting her used to them. xxx

Hi Auntiedawn
I met your mum and Darcy at the Summer Party at the kennels in June. She's a lovely lady and I wish her a very speedy recovery. She clearly loves Darcy to bits as well so she has a really good incentive for her recuperation. Best wishes from Linda & Lola (Lass)

I do hope you Mum is fit and well again soon. What a pretty girl Darcy is! x

With all our good wishes for a speedy recovery. Thank goodness she has such a lovely Auntie
Pam

Hi Ruth and everyone just an update on Darcy (Southlodge Ruby) Mum and Darcy have been doing really well and you couldnt ask for a better grey.
However on the 21st July this year mum left Darcy for the afternoon to go on a trip with the womens fellowship group to Whitlenge Gardens at Hartlebury. Mum was involved in a major car accident that afternoon, which meant she did not return to Darcy, It was coinsidental that myself, my husband and our daughter Charlotte was in the area as Charlotte needed the toilet. We went to mums it was about 5.45pm to find Darcy their waiting for tea!!!! I thought mum was running late, so we fed Darcy and let her into the garden. I was just writing mum a note to let her know ,as i knew she would be freting over Darcy when the call came through that mum had been in a car accident and had been taken to Worcester Royal Hosiptal. Mum was ok but had a broken pelvis and sterman and recovery would be 8-12 weeks. Darcy is now staying and Auntie Dawns hotel!! mum spent 2 weeks at hospital and 4 weeks at Gilbert Court in Bromsgrove, Mum returned home on Wednesday this Week (1st Sept) after 6 weeks. Darcy is still with me as mum needs to find her sea legs before having Darcy back. Darcy shares Auntie Dawns Hotel with 13 Rabbits!! This has been a trial but now goes in garden without thinking ahh Rabbit Breakfast, Dinner and Tea!!! Darcy has also been on Holiday camping in Brean and was a compelte Star , loved the sand and sea and had a good run off the lead round the dog exercise field. (had a few treats at hand incase she didnt come back!! but she did!!) When mum has her back she may need some help with exercising Darcy so any volunteers are welcome!!! All for now will keep you all posted love Darcy and Auntie Dawn xx

Dear All,
Darcy doing really well (after my moms fright) She now has a throw over the chair downstairs, and seems happy to sleep there all night. She is doing better at breakfast, and has found some energy to have a mad run in the garden!! We will no doubt see some of you at Crufts as my mom is treating me for my birthday on the Sunday, my husband (Martin) will be dog sitting at ours!!!! It will be the first time that Darcy will meet all our rabbits. Lets hope she doesnt have breakfast, dinner and tea!!! xx

Ha Ha got you all going then!!!! on dear what a fright but now you can all laugh! Hope Darcy is doing good!! She really caught my eye when we visited the kennels.. beautiful girl Jx

Oh bless her.. she obviously likes her home comforts ! Our Male Grey is very fussy with breakfast, we tried everything when he first came home, weetabix, porridge toast, eggs etc he wouldnt touch them... his favourite thing for breakfast is (apart from sausages ) peanut butter on toast and it has to be sainsburys own peanut butter, no other ones will do .. Im not jokeing ! he will not touch the other ones, and the toast has to be right if its slighty too over done - you can forget it ! Hopefully Ruby is not going to be a fussy eater! But try her with some peanut butter they do love it ! X

Ha ha ha..... I know all about that - I have one called Wispa who prefers to be horizontal 24/7! x

Mom had panic stations on Monday morning Darcy (Ruby) wouldnt get up in the morning off her bed, no amount of asking , treats or CHEESE would do it. Has anyone ever had a grey that wont get up in the mornings!!!!! Mom thought something was serouisly wrong with her , as she was only speyed 5 days before, and phoned Jill. Once Jill had arrived and Jill and mom had a chat, Jill went up the stairs and with that Darcy appeared at the top as if nothing was wrong!! The little tinker!!! Jill checked her all over but she seemed to be fine, Darcy is a little off her breakfast but eats her main meal fine. Oh well Darcy must be like the rest of us when it comes to mornings, and would rather stay in BED!!!!

So glad that Darcy (Ruby) is ok we cant wait to pick her up agian on saturday . I hope this snow disappears quickly, please give Darcy a big kiss and a hug from us and we wil she you on saturday to take you HOME!!! Thanks Ruth and Jill x

Little Ruby has been speyed today. I will be collecting her at 6.30pm when I fetch Lucy and keep her comfy at our house tonight and tomorrow - ready for her home on Saturday :-)

what a lovely name Darcy like the prima ballerina, suits you!!! glad to read that you are doing so well.xxx

Ruby now Darcy came to stay at my mom's for a few days to see how they both got on and mom could manage her alright. Darcy was fantastic she had no accidents at all, my mom walked her out saturday for the first time with me and she was great ,even when she saw a cat!!! ( She is yet to meet my 14 Rabbits including a British Giant god help me!!!) Darcy didnt eat for the first day and a half but has since eaten everything she likes sausages, sardines and grated cheese mixed in with her meal!!! Not sure who eats the best Darcy or my mom!! Darcy got very excited when my brother and family visited the children were pinned to the armchair by her(in a nice way not nastily, just playful) She has gone to Ruth today as she is to be speyed tomorrow (Thurs) we hope all goes well and we will pick her up on Saturday for Good!!! Love to you our beautiful girl xxxx

A new forever home, what a wonderful birthday present!! Well done Ruby, Love, Tracey, 'The Kids's & The 'Greys' XXXXXX

I knew you would find a forever home quickly... you are so beautiful.... best wishes to you and your new prosective adoptive parent/s ... Jane

Happy birthday to you, you beautiful girl and yes I'm still 'uming'!! Jane x

happy birthday RubyRoo with love from Rossi Toby and Kenzie and their mummy Ina ps hope you'll get your forever home for your birthday or very soon anyway. xxxx

Happy Birthday Ruby!!! Hope its not too long before you find your forever home! Love, Tracey, Michael, Rachel & David xxxx and lots of love & licks from Rebel & Honey xx

Happy Birthday beautiful! xxx

Happy Birthday, little girl!

Happy birthday Ruby!

This little girl is so beautiful.

Well what can I say, we visited today to get prizes for a competition my grandson is doing at school to raise money for Daybreaks and this beautiful girl caught my eye...um.. she is also related to our grey Connie (Conna Rasha) I am going to be debating with myself!! Thanks to everyone for your help at Daybreaks... Jane and Clan