So very sorry that you’ve had to say goodby to your lovely Gemma. I always loved reading your stories too. Running fast and free now with all our loved ones who have gone before her. Hold on tightly to all those happy memories xxxx

Oh I’m so sorry to hear the news... Gemma was a beautiful girl and accepted Stanley into your home so well. Love hearing the updates over the years, knowing they are so loved.

My thoughts are you with you at this very tough time...
Rest in Peace Gemma xx

So very sorry for your loss
Running free with all our angels at The Bridge xxx

So very sorry to hear your beautiful girl has gained her wings and crossed the rainbow bridge. Hugs to you all. Jo x

So very sorry for your loss, heaven has gained yet another beautiful Angel xxxx

Tim, Sue and Anna, I am so very sad to hear you have had to say Goodbye to your beloved Gemma, she really was a Gem. Thank you so much for all the updates on her and Stanley through out the last few years. It was always a pleasure to hear what they had been up to. Thinking of you all and sending lots of love, Kate, Skip, Fletcher and Lyra. Xxx
God bless his beautiful new angel. Xxx

Oh no..... I am so desperately sorry to read your news. I am thinking of you and if I can do anything, please let me know. Much love to you all. Run free little one - you were beautiful but a very lucky girl to have had a wonderful life with your fabulous family xxxx Hugs

Sadly Gemma has crossed the rainbow bridge, at least not suffering any further. Had been diagnosed with lymphoma and although still had some spark - odd dash across the lawn - Tim & Sue (her humans) and Stanley (grey) were with her. God bless. Will miss you darling. xxx

Happy birthday Gemma, wow 12 years old, how fabulous. Hope you enjoy the pub xxxxx

Wishing Gemma a Happy 12th Birthday today - off to pub/restaurant with Sue (her human - also celebrating her birthday but we won't say how old) for a spot of lunch (and of course Stanley and her other human Tim). Might even get some cake as well. Gemma also due for yearly check-up tomorrow and be good to get recent op site checked out too. Love her and Stan to bits. Anna/Spannerxxx

Tim, such great news to hear Gemma is feeling better. :) Sending her my cuddle tonight. Lots of love Kate, Skip, Fletch and Lyra. Xxx

Message from Tim - Gemma's human
"Gemma is well on the mend following her recent op. Starting to get her bounce back. At moment looks like she is in a wet t-shirt competition. Also wrecked one of Sue's nighties - on well she is worth it. She and Stanley have been practising on the ramp for the car which Dad finally bought. Gemma doing great on it, Stan slowly but surely.
Love to all greys and humans. xx"

Giving Gemma some love - be in trouble if I don't especially now she is "Vintage" according to the rosette she came home with last week from the show. Axx

Hi All
Good news from the New Forest. Gemma is going to be 11 on Sunday 11th June, sharing her birthday with the lovely Sue (her sane human!!!). She is a little whirlwind (when she is allowed after recent injury) and thinks she is getting younger each year. She has been putting up with us now for 4 years 8 months. It has flown by. Must not forget Stanley (the Gent) who has been with us for 4 years 2 months. Tim thinks they keep them young and fit!!!

Good luck to all Greys and cares. We hope that all the dogs get their forever sofas/homes soon (don't forget as Lady Victoria always says they are all unique). Lots of love Tim, Sue, Anna (Spanner) and obviously the greys Gemma & Stanley. Axx

Wishing my bro Stanley a Happy 8th birthday today. Can't wait for cake!!!!!

Hi All, Greys & Humans,
Message from Stanley & I in the New Forest.

We were up for the Solihull Show, which was great. Nice to see lots of us fabulous greys and their humans.
I have now been with my humans for 4 years today - Hip Hip Hurray. I entered the 10 year old class - runner up shall we say since there were only 2 entrants. Stanley has now been with us for 3.5 years. He entered the 6/7 year olds and came 4 out of 6.
Love to all. Hoping you greys looking for home don't have to wait long as so nice having your own sofa. Take care. xxx

Just read that Gemma was her usual demure self when she visited the kennels - not sure I believe it.
Just to say Happy Birthday for tomorrow Gemma and also the Sue your other human. Axx

Happy Birthday Tim! Hope you have had a lovely day and shared the cake :) Hope Gemma's tail gets better soon. Love Kate Xxx

Stanley & I just want to say Happy Birthday to Tim our human - hoping for some cake but he might be mean with it. We got Anna into trouble again on Sunday - well I did - caught tail and flicked blood everywhere. 3 humans dabbing the floor and walls whilst I lay on my bed with a sock on my tail.
Love to all greys and humans. Gemma & Stanley (& Anna/Spanner our computer human). xx

Well Gemma, I finally got it written and it is with Roger the printer as we speak so ut will be on its way very soon x

My human (Tim - pain in the neck, etc) is wondering when the next issue of Grapevine will be out. These retired people have nothing better to do than give the workers more to do. Gemma & Stanley xx

Hi. Just to wish everyone - grey and human - a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. Gemma, Stanley and their humans Tim & Sue (and Anna). Axx

Happy birthday sis from Flossie (Flo) xxxxxxxxxxxx

Wishing Gemma a very happy Birthday for tomorrow! Xxx

Think you got mixed up slightly Muddypaws - not my birthday but Sue's (Tim's wife and my mum). I believe we might share the cake though if Gemma doesn't eat it all before Stanley gets any. She is a great hoover.

A very happy Birthday for tomorrow Gemma. Sorry Spanner....l thought you were 22 ....silly me.....l miscalculated !!! Please let the boys,
Stanley...and poor Tim...have a little bit of cake as well, you girls get all the treats !!!
You know the secret of a well balanced diet is a cake in each hand !!! l hope that you both have a great day.X.

Your lovely Gemma is our Flossie's sister, we rehomed Icemaid Mindy and its Flossie's (Icemaid Flo) birthday also on the 11th June.
Mindy was a most lovely of ladies, we just went to the trust to see her daughter when she came into the trust and took her home. Although they do not look alike, Flossie being Fawn. Her trainer is a lovely man and spoken to him in the past.
Have a great day Gemma and we will at this end with our Flossie.
Happy Birthday to all of Mindys litter Love to all from the New Icemaid Clan xxxx

Wishing Gemma a Happy Birthday for tomorrow as will be off celebrating her birthday and of course her human Sue's too. Gemma will be 9 tomorrow and Sue is 21 again!!! It wont be long before she has the tissue out of my pocket trying to see if there are treats there. She knows me well as does Stanley - I never arrive without. Hopefully enough cake for all 2 greys and 6 humans. Annaxxx

She is a card. Loves her cuddles and strokes and if you stop you get nudged. Continually after treats - you'd think she was starving. Just about gets her nose in my pockets - knows me well though as generally there are treats although she did end up with a tissue the other day. Ax

Morning all - message from Gemma & Stanley and their human dad - Tim (not computerised so Spanner here) - from the New Forest.
'Gemma (Monkspath Munchy) has been with us for 2 years this weekend and Stanley 18 months - hip hip hooray!!!
We have been up for the Solihull Show and had B&B at Auntie Mary's & Uncle Martin's in Hall Green. It was a great show. Gemma entered +8 yr girls but didn't win - shame. Stanley went in 5+ boys (as he is 6 today) and came joint 5th.
It is great to have them to after (most of the time). Good luck to all other Grey carers and good luck to all Greys needing their forever homes. LOL from Gemma, Stanley, Tim & Sue xx'

Happy Birthday to Gemma and to hoo-mom Sue. Cake all round I hope ;-))
xxx

Wishing Gemma and Sue a very Happy Birthday, hope you both have a lovely day! Kate, Twiggy and Skip. Xxx

Happy Birthday Gemma. Also Happy Birthday to your human mum Sue. Cake tonight which we can all have some. Love Anna. xxx

Can't believe 9 months already that Gemma found a new forever home. Still tolerating Stanley especially when he nicks her spot but luckily they do like some different places to flop down especially in the sun.

Happy Birthday to Gemma and your Mum! Xxx

Gave Gemma a cuddle in person yesterday evening as went round to have cake for her birthay as also Sue's (Mum) birthday. Gemma hung around with the girls mostly and Stan the Man retreated to kitchen and garden - outnumbered.

Just to say Gemma doing great and has let Stanley settle in nicely. She wants him to chase her and play but he is definitely more laid back. They had a little bit of birthday cake on Friday as Dad 65th. The cork popping didn't seem to both either of them.

How exciting for Gemma! Can't wait to see who she chooses to be her new friend. Hope it won't be long before her toe is completely healed. xxx

Hi All.
Dad has asked me to put a message on - hopefully Gemma is getting a friend. Apparently has been taking to Ruth about a female grey and possibly homing shortly.
Otherwise Gemma ok stubbed on of her back toenails which is healing slowly. She looks lovely with a sock and bag on for walkies. New fashion accessory.
Still getting me into trouble as she knows I will give her treats.
I now have another rescued another cat so getting short of treats.
Also does anyone know of any local Bed & Breakfasts to kennels for Mum & Dad as when they have 2 greys it will be difficult for them to come up to Birmingham together especially with 2 dogs.

Gemma doing fine. Perhaps getting a companion, they are talking about it. Gemma still getting me into trouble as she knows I am a softie and will give her treats. It's the eyes!!! Just as bad with my cat Gracie.
Have just read about Belle and Boo and shocked that people still think they can do this to beautiful creatures.

Gemma definitely still the centre of attention. She will get me into trouble as she knows I will give a treat hopefully when Dad (Tim) not looking. She could probably do with a good run but for moment will have to continue tearing up the lawn.

Passed on messages to Dad (no computer) and told Gemma about Bertie's toe. She was definitely listening, so big eyes watched me to whole time I was speaking.
Took some nice pics of Gemma, must bring lead in and download to send to Ruth.

Very sorry to hear Bertie has had to have a toe amputated, ouch!! Hope he makes a speedy recovery. He sounds a very happy boy. xxx

Just a Bertie update!! We have now had bertie for 8 months, the love and pleasure he has given us is amazing, after we lost our last dog Charlie at 14 we just never thought that we would feel the same about another dog but then Bertie came along and I think that he must have been sent to us by Charlie !!
He is developing his own personality which is really lovely and funny to see, the look of amazement at seeing new things, animals and food, his little eyes nearly pop ou of his head with excitement and we are still greeted each morning with a total boby shake of tail wagging joy!!
Bertie loved the snow but slipped whilst running around smashing the bones in one of his toes, sadly last week he had to have it amputated, which he was a really brave boy for unlike me !!!!
So at the moment we are all at taking it easy, Bertie is sitting at my side as I write this , he really is a wonderful boy !! Thankyou ruth and all the helpers for making this all possible for me and many many others xx

I am sure Mindy is very proud of all her children. xxx

Hi Spanner Its great to hear about Gemma, mom Mindy would have been so pleased, we only had her with us for a short while but made a great impression, we also have daughter Flojo (Flossie) you are a member of the New Icemaid Clan.
Love to All, Sylv, John & the Clan. xxx

Hello spanner
It is so lovely to hear about Gemma, we have Bertie her brother and my brother in law has another one of her brothers, Martie!, !we also have a film of Bertie which we bore everyone with !! Mindy certainly had beautiful pups , we absolutely love Bertie , our whole life revolves around him !

Absolutely lovely. Always comes to me - probably because I will give her a treat unless dinner time. Always sniffing around my pockets when I visit Mum & Dad. She takes no notice of what is going on around her. She perhaps needs a good run but Dad still trying to find somewhere for her to. Dad still showing off her racing CD to whoever will sit for a few minuts to watch.

Well Gemma seemed to like her first Christmas. Several presentes. A little over whelmed with all of us yesterday but no whimpers or barking. We have all now seen some of her races, Dad will wear the CD out before long, he doesn't usually watch repeats.

Hopefully enjoying her first Christmas with us. Likes her treats. Could spoil her with those eyes. Seasons greetings.

Not sure who to give a cuddle to this morning as so many gorgeous greys.
Message from Gemma to say she is fine, everyone likes her who meets her. Settled in lovely at Mum & Dad's. They are all looking forward to the Spa Day and will see you all then.
Must decide who to cuddle today.
xx

Hi Spanner, Lovely news on the Gemma front.
Love to all The New Icemaid Clan xx
Keep it up lovely Gemma.

Gemma doing great, settled in lovely with Mum & Dad. Everyone she meets seems to love her.

Hi Spanner. We had mom Mindy after rehoming her from D/breaks for only 10mths until her loss just over 24 mnths ago, we also have Flojo her d/ter. But she was lovely & the best, so is Flojo, & I beleive her siblings take after her. Mindy had 17 pups some have preceded her, but there is Beritie & others with Gemma who show her lovely nature.

Sylv

You will now become a member of The New Icemaid Clan

Hi All,
Just to keep you updated. Gemma is settling in nicely with her new Dad and Mum. She has met their 2 daughters and granddaughter - we love her already. Must send a picture to our brother and his boys as they have a greyhound too.
Thanks for all the comments. I will keep you in touch.
Anna

oh gemma you are such a lucky girl- i met your new dad today while i was waiting for my daughter- he seems to love you so much already- i wish you and your wife all the best and i,m sure you will all be very happy together x

Oh Gemma, A great picture with your new family, Mom would have loved it. Love to all from The New Icemaid ClanXX
Keep in touch via comments on her progress. Love Sylv

Hi, Gemma
I see you have had your first photo with your new servants. Welcome to the family.
Anna and Gracie XXX

Sadley we will not be going as have other commitments this weekend. Hope you have a great time love to Michelle, Roy & Bertie xxx Sylv

Hi Silv are you going to the dog show on Sunday ?? if so are you bringing any of your icemaid clan ?????? love Michelle & Bertie

Looking forward to meeting you hopefully on Thursday when you reach your new home.
Anna

Great meeting for you with the lovely Gemma, allthough I have not had that pleasure, I know she would be lovely. As I said its in the genes lovely Mom's.
Love to you Michelle, Roy and of course Bertie from
Sylv, John and The New Icemaid Clan xx

Hi Sliv, we met Gemma today, she is beautiful, Bertie loved her, you were right !! pushing his face into her neck !! I am sure she will have a wonderful new life she is such a poppet if things were different I would definately of loved to have her !!! hope all is well with the icemaid clan ?? love Michelle & Bertie x

Michelle & Roy .The meeting will go well all in the Clan & family. Its all in the genes.(not 401's)
Love & Hope Bertie and all are well. XX
Sylv & John

Congratulations Gemma, what great news !!! we are so happy for you, I am coming to the kennels over the weekend and so i hope to see you beofre you go to your new home !! and you can meet your brother Bertie !! love Michelle & Roy x

Hi, Gemma
Would like to say welcome to the family. Can't wait to meet you. You would have loved Brandy. Hopefully you will love Gracie & Monty.
Anna xxx

Well done beautiful Gemma, didn't think it would take very long for someone to fall for you. xxx

How lovely Gemma to see the reserved sign.
Love The New Icemaid Clan, mom would be so pleased. X

I had the great pleasure of meeting Gemma yesterday....she has the most beautiful eyes. She pushed her nose through the kennel door and gave me a kiss! She is lovely. xxx

I met Gem in the outside run yesterday while folding duvets and what an absolute gem this little girl is. She just came up to me and pushed her nose to mine to say hello. What a treat.

Hi Kate, I totally agree with you, but not looking quite like Mom, but will be lovely all the same.
Hope your well and Twiggy.
Love Sylv xx

Hi Sylv, it is great to see another of Mindy's babies in the safe hands of Ruth and all at Daybreaks after finishing her racing career. She looks beautiful. xxx

Hi caroline hope you are all well !!! Ummm believe me I am working on Roy for monks path No2 !!! But it's not looking promising at the mo so I am also working on my mom and friends x

This girl is an absolute poppet! She has had her second dental today and just needs one more before she is ready for a home. She is tucked up on her bed at our house and fast asleep xxx

Well Kate what do I and the New Icemaid Clan say.
Her Mom was exceptional and so are her siblings. We lost her too soon. but some pups live on.
Sylv & John x

Another of Mindy's girls, I am sure she will be as sweet and lovely as her Mom. Great racing name! xxx

i think Bertie might like his sister to come and play with him :)))) love Caroline Max & Heidi x

She looks lovely. xx

Oh how lovely, Bertie and marties sister, we will definitely try to get over to say hello !! As sylv says the monkspaths have a treally wonderful disposition I just really wished that I had been able to meet mindy ! Love Roy michelle and Bertie x

Oh, What do I say but one of Icemaid Mindy's pups, I had Mindy (until her sad loss) and now have daughter Flossie (Flojo) what a joy, and others who have her siblings I'm sure will agree with me.
I'll have to pop over and see her and bring sis.
Love Sylv, John & The New Icemaid Clan x