I have been too upset to post anything over the last few weeks. However, I wanted to thank you all for your wishes on the passing of my beloved dog James. James became part of our family in 2011 and settled into life with his forever family. We could never have wished for a better match, he was loyal, obedient, he had a great sense of fun but above all he was my best friend. Through the good and bad times he was present with a knowing look and a huge heart. Although he was more poorly than I could ever have known he stood by my side on my wedding day in March and loved every minute of the that special day. I was so proud of him. Our family will never be the same without him. I miss his footsteps on the kitchen floor, his eager eyes at dinner time, his quiet stubbornness whilst on our walks and his presence throughout our home. My border collie Arnold (the complete opposite personality) misses him terribly.

To all the staff at Daybreaks kennels thank you for allowing me to own a dog as special as James, he truly changed my life, an angel in a racing jacket. We were truly blessed the day that we found each other. I am still so sad, but we will forever cherish the memories of this wonderful soul. Special thanks to Ruth for listening to all of my questions, for being there for all of the advice and especially for devoting your life to these wonderful hounds. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart, and I know James was eternally grateful for the chance that you gave him. Goodbye James, I love you and will miss you forever. X

What a sad and bitter sweet piece of news this is. Such a happy occasion shared with gorgeous James and then the worst thing we all dread. My thoughts go out to James's owners at this time. Hold on tight to those happy memories xx

Thinking of James's family at this sad time. Xxx

Run free, James. So sad that you have had to leave for Rainbow Bridge but how lovely that you were there for the wedding. The memories will always be cherished. xx

A few weeks ago, Neil, James' owner called in to the kennels to tell me the wonderful news that he was getting married and James was to go to the wedding!

On Wednesday, Neil called to say that the wedding went well but sadly whilst on honeymoon abroad James had become unwell at home and was diagnosed with bone cancer and the decision was made to let him slip away.

His owners are understandably heartbroken and so am I - he was a special boy and Neil told me he was the best present he had ever had. I am just so grateful he was one of the lucky ones to find a loving wonderful home. Run free fella - you have left hearts broken but many wonderful memories behind.

great news about james. hugs to you james xxxx

So pleased he's settled in well. He is such a lovely boy.

After 1 hour of being in his new home james was lay in the lounge chilling. He has been for a long walk and done the jobs!! He then came back ate all his tea and had a wee in the garden. Very clever boy

James deserves a kind and loving home, will miss this big lad I hope he has a long healthy life and comes back to see us at Bark Inn he will always be welcome :)

One big happy family! Welcome to the fold!

That goes without saying... We did put a big thank you to Daybreaks too a couple of entries ago. It is amazing how many people are involved in finding the right family :)

I think a thank you must also go to Ruth and all at Daybreaks as well for looking after James.

We have passed the homing procedure today and had many questions for Beryl who was very patient and answered all our queries! Can't wait to take James home! Many thanks to Barkinn kennels for their time with this wonderful dog, without u he would not be completing our home! Thank u to everyone involved :)

yes. i think if it wasnt for michelle at barkinnkennels james may have been put down. hes a very lucky boy, and so glad he has found a loving home. you really deserve it boy xx

Hello James new owners he stayed at my kennels for around 4 months while he was waiting on the list for the trust.We really miss the big lad he is such a softie and loves a cuddle.Im sure he will enjoy his new home all the best to you Michelle x x

aww brill, im going to miss you james, your so lovelyy. good luckk, lots of cuddles and kisses xxxx

hi James's new owners I am so pleased u decided to take James into ur home. After meeting u the other day I kno that both of u will giv James all the luv in the world. U hav definatly chosen well. James will giv u so much luv in return. by the way the curly dark haired lady is Shiran. she is also so pleased 4 u n James. Thankyou for taking one of these lovely dogs into ur home, I'm sure u won't regret it. al my luv. Sara. x

We have reserved James today, we met him yesterday and were overwhelmed by his loving & affectionate nature, we can't wait for him to join our family. He will be our first 'grey' so we are looking forward to the journey! Thank you to Daybreaks kennels, Sarah, Ruth (and the curly dark haired helper sorry didn't get your name) for being so helpful and informative and helping complete our home. N x

Well pleased your reserved James lovely boy with a big heart x x

Well done James. I kno ur gonna be loved t bits ur such a sweet, gentle big boy. x

Another sweety. Also fine with mine n luvs fuss n let's us kno wen he needs t come out for toilet. Gonna make a gud pet n easy t house train. X

James you sound like a beautiful big black greyhound some lucky person will love your affection nature.Our big Black grey loves to greet us with a big kiss.our brindle girl with a tail whirling like a helicopter,and our black and white spotted grey gently raises his head to see who has woken him up,hope you are homed very soon:) xxx

i had the biggest kiss off this beautiful big hound and he was so happy to be cuddled, someone out there is going to have a wonderful hound when they choose him. :-) xxxx

this is one handsome boy, so lovely and likes fuss. xx

oh dear another big handsome black boy, my favourite sort of a greyhound and am i glad that he prefers his own kennels do i now have an excuse why he can't come to live with me and the three boys, phew, ;-) xxxx

Another gorgeous new arrival today. A really big handsome boy. He was pretending to be shy but I knew all he really wanted was a cuddle. :-)

James will be arriving from Bark Inn Kennels tomorrow he is a big lad with a big heart going to miss you poppet x x x