Happy Birthday Blue, I am sure you have been spoilt today! Xxx

Happy Birthday Blue xxx Seven todayxxx

We have had a lovely day at the show , Blue has been with us two years ne xt week after being returned to the kennels twice as he would not go on walks or get in the car but today he was fantastic entered two classes just to get in the ring was brill but to top it we came home with a a 3rd and 4 th . Xx we need to give our hounds time then the rewards will come xxx

I can t belive we have had Blue for ten weeks we love him to bits.

Wishing Blue a very Happy Birthday! xxx

Happy Birthday to you. Love you lots xxxxxxxxx

Blue going for a walk I dont believe it!!

Blue is cetainly not afraid of the big outdoors anymore.
Bless him, well done Jayne and Mark. Such a handsome fella. (that's Blue) xx

Blue has had a lovely day, a walk round straford race course with lots of other greys,Hamish, Suzy also Seamus from the kennels .
We then went for a walk round the Abbey ruins in Redditch with a friend of mine and her two dogs , Blue has had a lovely tea and now fast asleep.

glad to see you have your forever home blue boy!
good luck :) xxxxx

Wow - have just seen the remoming pic and who has had him ! U lucky lucky boy, Blue. Enjoy your life - I know u will only be back 2 Daybreaks for visits !!!!!

good luck handsome boy, and well done xxxxxx

So happy to hear blue will have his forever home!! Xxxxx

Yeah way to go gorgeous boy, good luck in your new home xx

So pleased for you Blue xxx really hope this is your forever forever home xxxxxx

Meant to ask did the package I sent him ever arrive?

I'm so so thrilled to see this!!! Absolutly made my day big lad! Be so happy...we miss you lots and lots xxxxx

Hi Kallie (Ina), yes it is definitely 3rd time lucky for Blue - he is going to a wonderful caring and understanding home which he can call his forever..... xxxx The news of this has cheered me up on a sad day with events happening at the kennels.

this makes me happy to see that Blue has been reserved, hopefully its 3rd time lucky for you.xxxx

Hi Aimee Your experience is very different to mine, I find the greys who freeze on walks are usually very scared not being lazy or stubborn. Like you say tho with company and understanding you can usually win them round and they begin to trust you and their confidence grows. J x

awww poor blue boy! his a fantastic dog, he just needs patience! His very lazy and stubborn, if he doesn't want to walk round the park he used to slam his bum down. the kennels were alot quieter without him. Think he prefers the company of another grey, he was always kenneled with a bitch. hope your forever home comes along soon! xxxx

Just wondered how Blue is getting on ? We think he is related to our Belle (Bluebell) and looks just like her xxxx

Just dropping off a cuddle sweetie, hope your treats arrived in the post today and that you enjoy them...thinking of you lots poppet xxx

He looks and sounds really sweet. Reminds me of our wonderful Belle. Hope the right forever home turns up quickly xxxx

Blue is still as lovely as ever and patiently waiting for his forever home, he is very gentle and a little timid but utterly adorable, please someone who has a nice quiet home come and see him and take him with you, he will be so happy...:-) xxxx

Really feel for you Blue and for Toryb....must be hard xxxx cuddles to you xxxxx

Hope your ok sweet boy...havnt stopped thinking about you...want to come and get you back :( miss you xxxx

cuddles Blue xxx soo handsome xxx

Sorry to hear it didn't work out for you all. xx

He is such a handsome boy hope he gets a nice home.

oh bluey i am so sad to see you back again, hope you are ok and that you will be homed soon and that you will learn to love and trust and relax so you can enjoy life. xxxxx

He reminds me of my blue boy, Jack, it took him ages to settle into home life, even with 2 other dogs with him. It was a week before he'd make eye contact with me, and at least a month before he'd make eye contact with my husband. Comparing him to Buddy and Penny, I would say after about 6 months he was fully settled and his true personality could be seen. I guess each dog takes different ammounts of time, patience and understanding to settle into the alien world that is home life...the right home is out there for Blue, as is the right dog for toryb xxxx

Yrs, I will add to what my husband said, he is an amazing dog however I just think our home with three young children was just too much for him. Be happy sweet boy, we love you but had to do what's best for you xxxxxxxxx

Blue sadly has been returned because of his nervous disposition his owner tells us.
He told us 'Blue is a fabulous dog which would ideally be rehomed with another grey as he lacks confidence'.
We hope he finds a home very soon......

why s he coming back has he done anythink wrong

poor Blue....not again. He won't know whether he is coming or going. Give him a hug from us x

I'm so sorry :( xxx

Noooo! Why this time poor little poppet :o( xxxxx

Blue is coming back to Daybreaks today.....

Our dog used to freeze outside our front door & refuse to go for walks too. We found that he still liked to run, so we ran out of the front door, & kept running until he was far enough away that we had to go for a walk! It looks a bit strange & one neighbour did offer to race us to the end of the road (with him driving!) but who cares, it worked & exercised us too! Best of luck, he'll improve with time & patience.

Thanks very much for the offer medaftaboutdogs! :o) we are taking things slowly at the moment but i will be in touch!

To celebrate Bluey being home 2 weeks we made a liver cake yesterday and he LOVED it! Big hit and I will deffinatly make it again for him!

His new favourite place to lay is right next to the table when the kids eat...I can almost hear him willing them to drop bits of what they are eating! ;o)

Hi, I live in Burton, so id you need more grey friends for Blue I'm happy to help. I have Reubes & Blossom. Bloss is a bit of an excitable girl & Reubes is too layed back to bother with anything. Have you tried ttouch massage? It helps loads with Bloss when she is stressed. Julie Sadler runs workshops, there really good.
luv t

Well lovely Harry came over this morning to meet Blue and they had a nice sniff/play in the garden but it didnt help with getting Blue out...he wouldnt budge off the front lawn again :( We tried for an hour or so treats etc and also tried to get Blue in the car so that we could try and take him up to the park and see if that made a difference but it didnt, I could get him to the car nevermind in it :(

Bluey is going to have company this weekend :) Saturday we are meeting up with harry for a walk and then sunday we are meeting up with another pair of greyhounds that I have been put in touch with, I really hope he enjoys their company and it makes him feel a bit happier about being outside! x

Thanks Ruth :) Ina has been by today and left me the number of another hound in Uttoxeter so I will give his mummy a ring and see if we can get the boys together...hopefully that will help blue a bit! :) x

Hi Toryb. I have replied to your email and hope this helps.

me again, looking for a bit of advice with feeding? we have kept blue on Burns pork/potato and half a tray of naturediet as he was on in the kennels but we are finding that since coming home he poops 6-7 times per day...is that normal or could it be becuase he is still settling? Im not bothered by the poop but he seems hungry all the time and im worried that for some reason he isnt digesting the food properly? I spoke to a nutrition person at Burns and she suggested making sure that he was only having between 250-280g per day (he has 250g and has done since he came home)... just wondering if anyone has any advice?? :o) Thanks!

I had it under the pushchair and so we put it on when it started raining...

Blue had the left overs from boiled eggs this morning with his breakfast, went down a treat! Also found out that he rather likes sliced apple (no pips), strawberries and banana haha!

Did he have a raincoat on if not that might help as he will not get so wet.

Soooo a whole week at home, it feels like has always been here...today we went for a walk and it rained...blue was LESS than impressed and froze on the spot...my husband had to coax him ALL the way home!! I dont think i will plan anymore rainy day walks for a while!! I actually think he could smell the rain coming as he wasnt hius happy usual self on the walk at all...

He is continuing to settle really well, sleeps all night soundly without a peep downstairs, his character is starting to show more and more and he deffinatly has a stubborn streak!
I have some more photos so I will email them in for you to see incase you want to see more! :o)

A really lovely boy xxx

Thanks, easily resolved with a pack of baby wipes! :) x

ahemm, all my boys do it, think its just how it is, maybe you should have a damp towel at the door to wipe his paws....:-) xxxx

My Bobby does exactly the same, I think it's an aim thing! Whenever he does it I just try to move his back end slightly.

aww Deedee so pleased that little pea is settling in nicely!!

Right, any advice? i keep noticing that blue is wee'ing down his front leg when he goes to the loo...is there anything I can do to stop this? (have only had females before!!) just that I keep getting pee footprints in the house! Im guessing that its just a male thing? but some advice would be great x

I am so happy, we are exactly the same with our new little pea, I saw blue and he was a beauty, everything you blue is doing, our pea is doing, it's great to see them so happy isnt it, and what you get back is priceless. We also lost our fawn 2 weeks ago to rainbow bridge and our gap is now filled with love and joy xx

So today is Blues 4th day home and he is settling really well...untill now he has been unable to settle much during the day when we are home, he has been busy watching the kids and just adjusting to the noise level and busyness etc but today he seems to have calmed alot and has spent a large part of this morning asleep in his bed despite the kids and noise :o)

When we come down in the morning he goes absolutly loopy, he goes from the living room door to the back door in leaps and bounds and spinning round and round! haha! he is so funny to watch...he has been play bowing too and running like a complete loon around the garden...one big blur!

our big silly, soft, cuddly blue...the hound sized hole in our house has been well and truly filled and we are loving it, our house hadnt been right since we lost our last girl to rainbow bridge and its lovely to have Blues waggy tail around and his needle nose getting into anything that looks edible!! xxx

Well done blue! Sounds like he has slotted in perfectly xxxx

i am sooo happy to hear that beautiful boys Blue is settling in really well, spoke to his mummy tonight and they all love him to bits and he is being the most wonderful boy ever :-) xxxx

Things are going great here, Blue and I have just enjoyed a lovely (blustery) walk on our own now that the children are asleep, was lovely and he is now snoozing in his bed! Happy times xx

That should have been slept soundly! And good boy blue! Dam autocorrect! X

Well he had a great night last night and skeptic soundly without a peep! Good buy blue!! Today we took him to pets at hone to choose a treat...the kids choose pudding on Sundays so its only fair right?! :) he is a fantastic boy and has slotted into the family nicely xxx

Oh Blue what a lucky boy you are have just spotted your picture with your new family.I think you are in for a life of lots of fun,cuddles and love.Well done.

welldone blue boy, you don't hang around! glad you found another loving home so quickly! The kennes are definatly alot quieter without you handsome boy! good luck xxx

Gorgeous Blue is safely home and already asleep in his bed! What a sweetheart xxx

Yay! Tomorrow! 1 more sleep lovely boy! We can't wait to bring you home...need to get some bits at the kennels (food, collars, coats etc) but everything else is ready!!! X

Saturday is looming but its not coming quick enough!! 2 more sleeps! x

Good luck in your new home Blue, it sounds like Auntie Ina thinks youll be a very lucky boy! bigs loves xxxx

Thanks Ina, thats very kind of you :o) we will deffinatly be in touch!
We are ready for you to come home now sweetie, your bed is all made up and ready with some snuggly fleece blankets in there too, the garden is getting all tidy and finnished today and there are some yummy sneeky treats waiting for you in the kitchen and lots of little hands wanting to stroke you when your ready for a fuss!! xxx

how very kind of you to say so Victoria, it was a pleasure to meet you all and i have no doubt that Blue will have a wonderful home with you and will be very much loved and treasured, if you need any help at all or have any questions then please ring me and i shall try to help, don't forget that if you need anything from the kennels give me a shout as i go about once a week and its not a problem for me to drop things to you...good luck Blue, be happy gorgeous boy :-) xxxx

Great homecheck today, Ina was lovely and very helpful!! Can't wait to come and get you Saturday!! Little trip to pets at home kept us busy this afternoon!! 4 sleeps to go!! Xxx

drdolittle, I have joined the group on facebook for the kennls and im more than happy to post updates and photos for you to see if you wish. He will be very very loved here, its been 2 years since our last greyhound went to the bridge and its taken us a long time to feel ready for another one...i think we might have found a real gem in bentley, we feel very lucky...he was a true gentle giant with my little ones today and totaly relaxed about the whole thing. We will be sure to take very good care of him. Like I said, im always happy to offer updates/photos if you would like them xxx

well gorgeous boy i shall be going to do your home check tomorrow and hope that all is well for you to go into your new home soon, you shall live not so far from me so maybe i can get to see you from time to time, you also have a handsome boy called Harry who lives in Uttoxeter and I am sure that his mum Barbara will be delighted to let him meet you if your mum and dad would like that :-) xxxx

Really pleased for you Blue xxx off to your new home soon xxxx

Ahh my darling bentley. You have a new mummy already, Im so pleased you were not there long. I hope that you are very happy with your new mummy and daddy and family. I miss you loads. Hope you have much happiness toryb with Bentley. xxx

OMG you are so lucky we saw blue and fell in love, we went to collect our new dog Little Pea and blue was magnificent, I wish you all a happy forever life with blue, bless you for saving a grey xx

Met blue today, what a sweetheart...home check tomorrow and hopefully we can come and get you on Saturday...so very excited...my children were so sad we couldn't bring you home today! Thanks to all the kennel staff xxx

Met Blue/Bentley today. A sweet boy, who needs to be in a home again. He was lovely with me kids and he is cat friendly, a winning combo....plus house trained xxxx Ready for a family xxx Always wish we had more space, money etc xxx

To my darling blue/bentley. I love you so much and miss you terribly. It broke my heart giving you up today, and my home is not the same without you. Please someone, look after my boy, he knows himself to be Bentley now, and he loves cuddles on the bed in a morning. watch your food though, as he is a bit of a thief! Please don't think it was you, you are a darling, and your new mummy and daddy will be blessed to have you. xxxxx

How sad for Blue's owner. Hopefully it won't take too long to get him back into someone's lovely home. Mand x

so gutted as i did his home check and he is such a gorgeous boy...surely someone will love him and give him a home very soon...xxx

Poor Blue and his family....must be hard for them all xxxx

Sorry to hear Blue's owner is not well; very sad for you all. xx

Sadly Blue is being returned due his owner's ill health.

well done blue have a lovely life

Blue has been golden for another night, although prefers to lie in the garden than in the house, who can blame him when the sun shines!

Oh blue boy, cant wait to bring you home and take care of you! Your new Daddy is so exited! He plans to walk you every day after work to have some male bonding time:)) Hope you enjoy! Hope you were a good boy for Aunty Jill last night...Give her a lick to say thank you for looking after you so well xx

glad to see you this morning my lovely boy when your auntie Jill brought you and even happier to say that your mummy has passed her check and is ready for you to come home to her tomorrow...you will be one very much loved boy XXXX

Passed our home visit bluey!!!! Mummy is coming to fetch you tomorrow!! Be a good boy again tonight at aunty Jills....lots of kisses and cuddles

Just met your new mummy... You are going to have a wonderful life lucky boy xxxxxxxx

Really pleased to hear he is cat friendly - FAB! x

Ahh this is my little blue boy. He is going to be the baby of the family, with much love and kisses. His gorgeous baby browns have captured our hearts. Come home quickly little man xxxxxx

Brought Blue home tonight so he could meet and greet some cats! He is being such a good boy and although he likes to watch the cats it is more a curiosity thing rather than aggression so I think he will be absolutely fine. No accidents, as yet, and he has managed to climb the stairs. Such a sweetheart his new family are very lucky to be welcoming such a gorgeous boy into their home.

Ahhaaaa straight away you've gone blue boy :) lovely handsome boy, who loves lots of fuss and treats! His quiet lazy aswell, the kennels are definatly going to be alot quieter now! hope you have a long and happy life blue boy xxxxx

doing your homecheck tomorrow my darling and will see you in the morning :-) xxxx

Amazing Blue, reserved so quickly xxx well done xxxx

Wow, that was quick! I'm liking this boy's style with regards to walks LOL! xxx