Dave, Maria & Family, so very sorry to read the news about Ben. I remember him fondly as our entrant to the Great Greyhound Gathering a few years back. Big hugs to you all at this very sad time. Mand xxxxx

So very sad to hear your news. Ben was a lovely lad and I know you all adored him.God Bless his newest angel. Lots of love Kate, Skip, Fletcher and Lyra. Xxx

Keeping you all close to our hearts. Xx

I have read back over all Ben’s adventures over the years and I can tell what a special boy he was and how much you loved him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, God has another beautiful angel tonight. Love from Carol and Moe xx

So very sorry to hear this Dave, he was such a wonderful, cheeky boy and so very handsome. Such a shock for you all but it was quick for him - now playing with all the others who have passed. Sending you all hugs and love xxxx

Daisydog and I send our love to all those who loved Ben. A new bright star shines over the sea tonight. Those we have lost are only ever a heartbeat away, xx

So very sorry for your loss, they certainly do get into your souls.
Run free with all our angels at The Bridge xxxxx

So very sorry to hear your sad news, thinking of you xxxxx

I am so sorry for your loss.

It is with tears in my eyes that write this unfortunately we had to say goodbye to Ben this morning.He was a bit slow on his walk yesterday and lay down in the lounge and couldnt get up.We had all his vital signs checked last night which were ok and we thought he had got his dentaflex stuck . We slept in the lounge with him overnight but he still couldnt get up this morning.So to the vets which revealed a massive tumor which unfortunately gave us no choice.Me ,Maria,Bryony and Linda were there ,We loved him so much and he touched everybodies hearts that knew him,and will treasure the memories he has left us with.What a dog you were Ben! Sleep tight Benny Boy love you forever xxxxxxx.

Happy Birthday Ben! Sure you have had a great day :)) Xxx

Happy 10th birthday to you Benny boy! You know you have a special place in my heart so it was lovely to see you today on your birthday. I think you liked your birthday pilchard mini muffins with melted cheese topping that I baked for you! Save some for tomorrow and be a nice boy and share with your sisfur Blue ;—))
It was nice to see your mom home with her new elbow too we all had a lovely chat and some hooman lemon drizzle cake too! I’ll be round soon to collect the empty boxes!
Lots of love from Linda, Paul, Lena & Peggy (she sends you a kiss) xxxx

Happy birthday Ben xx

happy 10th birthday Ben although your more like a wallowey old hector now.You are just a pleasure to have and a gentle giant but still have your bin obsession.All our love Dad,Mum,Bryony,and your sister Bluex

Happy Birthday Ben! We all love you to bits you are totally gorgeous. Can't believe you are 9 already.... where have the years gone? You might be a bit greyer now round the chops but that just makes you a very distinguished bin raider!
Lots of love from Linda, Paul, Lena & Peggy and we will see you soon xxxx

Happy Birthday Ben! Hope you found something interesting in the bin today. :) Xxx

Happy Birthday Benny Boy you make us laugh every day and still keep us on our toes as you are a professional bin -raider! You can strike when we are waving goodbye to someone at the front door,or wait till we fall asleep in the lounge,and sometimes you use your black coat and stealth technology to make yourself seemingly invisible,the only evidence being an upright bin lid! All our love Dad ,Mum,Bryony,and of course your big sis Blue xxx.

Lola and Lena send birthday wags and sniffs to their friend Ben. Being a tomboy, Lena is envious of the car chasing opportunity, but Lola thinks it all sounds like a lot of effort.....
Lots of love on your 8th birthday Ben from the 2 girls and from Linda and Paul xxxx

What a brilliant way to spend your Birthday Ben! Have a lovely day. Xxx

Happy Birthday Benny Boy! thank you for another year of fun and enjoyment with you. Were going to have a lads day today with our remote control car as you love to chase and catch it,no doubt the women will moan(apart from blue) but its just got to be done.Love you loads x.

Happy Birthday Ben! x

Have a great day Ben.
From the New Icemaid Clan xxxxx

Happy Birthday Ben......you're such a good boy and we all love you to bits. You just lay in your bed this afternoon watching all the visitors coming and going to see your big sis in her prom finery. You may be 7 now but you are still the baby of the gang...can't believe how the time has flown. Lots of love from your older lady friends Lola & Lena.....and from me and Paul xxx

Wishing Ben a very Happy Birthday! I am sure he has had a lovely day...he would look great in a bow tie; hope Bryony enjoys the prom. :)) Xxx

Happy Birthday Benny Boy, its Bryony's your sister's prom today,so need to find you a bow tie think you would look dashing in it! - love from your other sister blue and Mum and Dad x.

Happy Birthday to Ben. Sounds like you've had a fun packed day! Lots of love from your great friends Lola & Lena and from their servants Linda & Paul too xxxx

Happy Birthday Ben! Hope you had a lovely day...I guess you fancied duck for your Birthday treat! Xxx

Happy Birthday Benny Boy, you almost had a duck at hatton locks today! You certainly keep us on our toes,I almost lost my teacake trying to keep hold of you. Love Dad,Mum,Bryony & Blue x.

Just worth a check that all your fence panels are still up after the winds,mind you blue & ben enjoyed themselves,in next doors garden!Having a good run around and doing things that dogs do,luckily all their curtains were shut,so they didn't see maria hastily cleaning up and me putting the fence panel back in after we had bribed them back with biscuits Happy Xmas everyone x.

Well done Ben!!! and of course Daddy Dave....... a great achievement!!
PS Nice to see you at the Solihull roadshow yesterday.

A huge WELL DONE Dave and all your family .. I know you all get so involved in the hounds, it's great when it pays off as you deserve it. Ben is such a gorgeous dog, it's great that he was appreciated :) Hope you can go one better than last year at Perry Barr's Show in October :) Hugs to all :) Julie xxx

You're right about the cheer from the Perry Barr Posse, I don't think I heard a whimper for anyone else, but Dave & Ben had a definite fan club. I've never seen a rosette so big, it was the size of a dinner-plate!! Congratulations to Dave and Ben. Mand, Gent & Emily xx

Well done to your beautiful Ben! He is indeed a very handsome boy. Xxx

What a good day at the great greyhound gathering yesterday. Ben got reserve in RGT greyhound of the year. I was very proud to represent perry barr at the show,and would like to thank everyone who made it happen.Ruth for making sure he looked good,Paul and Linda for their support and guidance on the day,Julie for her training,and the support of the perry barr team and those who came to watch us on the day.Speaking to other people who were showing there you realise how well perry barr is thought of,and unique we are,and what a good team we have,no surprise then that when Ben and perry barr was announced over the loudspeakers we got the biggest cheer!

Happy Birthday Ben! I am sure he has been spoilt today. Xxx

Happy Birthday Ben!!!!
We love you loads as well :-)))) from your buddies Lola & Lena xxx ....and from Linda & Paul of course xxx

Happy Birthday Ben! love you loads Dad,Mum,Bryony,and the lady of your life Blue x

Happy Birthday lovely Ben! Hope you got lots of treats.....I might just have to bake something for you as well as your mum & dad! Lots of love from Linda, Paul, Lola, Lena and Norris the lodger (who you haven't met yet but is one of your rellies) xxxx

Happy Birthday to Ben! xxx

Have a lovely birthday, Ben & enjoy all your treats. See you soon, Val,Mark,Jet & Rosie xx

Happy Birthday Ben, lots of treats planned today,for a lovely boy,we love you loads,Mummy, Daddy,Becky, Lucy Bryony & Blue x

What stars they are and I bet their dad was bursting with pride.Just brilliant.love Debbie and Millie

Well done Ben & Blue! You are such good ambassadors for your breed. Hope some of those children will now go home and tell their parents how adorable greyhounds can be. Lots of love Linda, Paul and your buddies Lola & Lena xxx

It sounds as though Blue and Ben were top of the class! I bet they had a great time. xxx

What great ambassadors Blue and Ben are :) and well done to FatHarry and Maria for all their hard work :) J xxx

blue & ben went on a visit today to hatchford brook school,equipped with everything including their toothbrushes.They were as good as gold,as the children learnt how to look after dogs, what really moved me were two children who were scared of dogs found the confidence to stroke them,and their parents won't believe it ,when they see the photos! it was priceless to watch. A great morning only made possible by having greyhounds.

just to update everyone about Ben, he has fitted into family life brilliantly. He has made a great pairing with Blue and they are great fun to watch playing together,its already like he's always been here. He's very gentle,loves a cuddle,cheeky but well behaved,very funny,loves life and just melts you with those eyes. The clever boy won 3 rosettes at the show,we are very lucky to have him, love you Benny boy x.

Met Ben again on saturday at training he is such a chilled dog and lucky to have Blue and Bryony for sisters.

So pleased your gettin on well in your new home n your daddy loves u to bits. Well done Benny boy. X

So pleased you have been reserved again so soon. I know it's hard not to get excited but try to be a little more careful around little ones. We understand the concern for the toddler, but to be fair you wasn't really given a chance to settle and learn the ropes....best of luck with your new home xxx

Hi Steve and Wendy, unfortunately Ben knocked over their 2 year old daughter.

Ohhh poor Ben!,

What's happened to your new home????????????
Sure you will be snapped up by someone else soon xxxxxx

Some lucky person or family now gets 2 rehome Ben. Lots of people were interested but he was reserved b4 they got the chance. He won't b back long, he will make the most fantastic companion & he's so young n trainable. Someone's goin 2 b very lucky 2 hav him. Lol 2 u Ben. X

give him a long distance cuddle from me as well, sorry still can't come over as McKenzie still needs to go to vet every day for wound cleaning and bandage dressing. can't believe he's only been out for 24 hours - bless him. xxxx

What happened?

Ben's back - that means he can have extra cuddles today.

did your home check last nite,,, ben,,,, you are going to a lovely family,, who im sure will spoil you,,,,you will love your new garden,, and im sure the the two little ones will give you lots of love and cuddles,,,,,xx

Ben is perfect, great 2 walk, brilliant with my 2 mongrels & doesn't hav hardly any prey drive. We all luv him at the kennels & he's also young & gorgeous. Will make a great pet but I think he would like a home with other dogs cus he loves the company. X

noooo u carnt have him lol only joking he is good looking thow !!!

Met this gorgeous boy today and fell in love, tried him with Monty in the pen and they got on fine. Just a matter of persuading my dad again now :/
x

awwww look at him i want him lol !!!!

Look at his face!!! What a beautiful boy. i WISH i had more room.....sigh.

Another only 2 years old?! I can see you're all going to be homed quickly. Good luck. xx