Thank you for all your lovely comments about my girl. I have felt so supported by all her friends, near and far, during these last few difficult days.
In time another greyhound will join my family - and I can see all those I have loved and lost - Ace, Frank, George, Bouncer and Daisydog nodding their agreement from the bridge. Xxxx

So very sorry to hear your sad news. Sending our love. Xxx

Thinking of you Jo... she had the best life with you. She was such a beautiful girl, with one of the best wardrobes I've ever seen!

Sleep tight xxx

Dear Jo, I'm so very sad to hear your beloved Daisydog has gone to Rainbow Bridge. She was a beautiful girl. She had a wonderful happy life with you and I know how much you both loved living by the sea. Xxx
I'm sure she is creating quite a stir with the other girls at the bridge and giving them fashion tips. :)) Lots of love Kate, Skip, Fletcher and Lyra.
God Bless you Daisydog. Xxx

So very sad to hear the news. So very pleased you entered her into the show and she won a prettiest girl rosette. Run free beautiful Daisy. Bert's waiting for you to have a good run. x

Missfifi, I am completely heartbroken to hear this, I too also enjoyed reading about her outings and wardrobe. Much love to your mom, I know the pain of losing a much loved hound having lost Willow two days after Christmas. What a wonderful life you had with your mom. Daisy Dog, run fast and free on that beach, let the wind run through your fur, shine bright tonight and forever. Xxxxx

Run free Daisydog. I will miss your stories and your wardrobe descriptions!. Xx

I am so very sorry to read that your beautiful girl has gained her wings, I always loved reading her stories, and finding out what she was wearing. Treasure all those fabulous memories and times you shared together, she had a wonderful life with you. There will be an extra bright star shining in the sky tonight, love to you and sleep tight Daisydog xxxxxx

Another bright star shines in the heavens. We enjoyed your stories so much Daisy, you had an amazing long life by the sea. Run free with your friends, love Alan,Paddy and Belle xx

I am so, so sad to read this news. Your Princess had an amazing life and I loved reading her blog - what fun she had with you and her pals! Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time - run fast & free Daisydog. xx

Oh no missfifi - I am so sorry to hear about Daisydog. What a life she had with you though.... Run free sweetheart x

The best beloved Daisydog gained her wings this morning and is flying to the bridge to meet up with all her pals. For her last big adventure she is wearing a soft white fleece coat covered in pink, blue and green hearts.
My wonderful girl made it to 14 and a half - Daisydog had a happy full life and was so much loved by so many - it was a privilege to call her mine.
Perky right to the end her back legs stopped working and even the simple things in her life were a huge effort.
So I set her free to run forever.
Always in my heart and always in my pocket wherever I go.
Love you Daisydog
Xxxx

Daisydog sending you a big cuddle tonight...wishing you and you Mum a very Happy Christmas together. Lots of love Xxx

Aw Daisy, I hope you and your mum have a wonderful quiet tv watching christmas, much love xxxx

Bless you Daisy, sending you and your Mum lots of good wishes at Christmas. You carry on enjoying your cheese, chews and TV - it is only what a lovely mature lady such as yourself should expect! Take care & stay safe. xx

Daisydog here wishing everyone who remembers her a very happy Christmas. Daisydog remarks ‘ I am 14 and a half now so am mostly in my lovely soft bed eating chews. I am no longer able to drive my car or walk to the common or the sea but have a very happy quiet life - I watch a lot of Miss Marole and also like the snooker. Mum changes my collar every few days as I still like to look the fashionista I am even though I don’t get to wear my wardrobe of coats anymore. Mum says there will be extra cheese for Christmas - hurrah’ Mum says ‘ My be beloved girl is so fragile and wonky now but so perky and engaged with life that I am amazed by her strength of spirit - each day is a gift - especially as so many of her chums are already at the bridge - our lovely vet Ruth says She is a remarkable old lady. Indeed she is. Xx

Daisydog! Sending you a big cuddle, can't believe you will soon be 14!!
I am sure you are still the best dressed and prettiest Greyhound lady in your neighbourhood. :)) Lots of love to you and your Mum, Kate, Skip, Fletcher and Lyra. Xxx

Hello Daisydog!! Michael & I remember you well, both from the kennels and also meeting up with you at the garden centre when we were fostering Sparky back in 2013!

Good to hear you are still managing to potter about and see your pals - and we hope you have a lovely 14th birthday on 1st August, I bet you will get some very cool presents fit for a mature and pretty Princess. xx

Daisydog here just ambling by to say that I will be 14 on August 1st. Yes, and I only look 8! Being fawn I don’t have a spec of grey! I am to have a zoom birthday party and a few chums in the garden and of course a cake made by aunty Tina. I am so blessed with my seaside life and manage a little walk to the common most days. I am very wonky now with a back leg that I think belongs to someone else but am very happy and much loved. Mum adds ‘ the girl amazes us all - she has such spirit and determination - she’s isn’t able to ride comfortably in her beloved car any more but enjoys her garden and seeing her chums. So for anyone who remembers us - she has been with me now for 8 years - we are sending a special seaside hello - each day now an even bigger treasure. Xxx

Dear Daisydog, wishing you and your Mum a very Happy Christmas! I am sure you look as beautiful as ever. Lots of love to you both, Kate, Skip, Fletcher, Lyra and Bobby Xxx

Daisy Dog, I hope you and your Mom have a fantastic Christmas together. Get your best outfit out and rock it sweetie. Lots of love from Jo and the furry five. Xxx

Merry Christmas Daisydog to you and your mum, hope you have a great time xxxx

Daisydog here wishing four legs and two a very happy Christmas. I am nearly 13 and a half now and very wonky wobbly but still loving my seaside life and being the best dressed girl around. You can never have too much of a good thing so today I am mostly eating cheese and Christmas tree shaped dog biscuits.
Mum says ‘Each day is so precious with her now. Although doing ballerina plies a lot of the time the girl has such determination and spirit - it’s a special joy to spend another Christmas time with her.Old girls rock????????????’

Happy birthday Daisy Dog, hope your day is filled with love, laughter and treats xxxx

Happy Birthday, Daisy Dog - hope you have a day full of treats. Xx

Happeey burfday daisydog, awr muvva woz ats da kennuls da day yous howse yous muvva *nods* parrentlys yous boff needid eech uvva, how luberlee woz dats? Henyway we lubs catchin hup wiv yous on yous blog, yous duz habs da most mayzins venchors.
Hope yous parteey on Sunday goz wels
Lubs Goldie n Ruby Roo
Mwah mwah mwah

Happy 13th Birthday to our chum Daisydog! We do miss you and your mum and wished we lived nearer so we could get more tips on how to be best dressed girls! Ever the fashionista we are pleased you are keeping up standards at the seaside. Lots of love from Linda, Paul, Lena & Peggy xxxx

The much beloved Daisydog is 13 today. We have been together since she was 6 when I collected her one cold Sunday morning in November 2012. She brings joy into my life every day and through her I have made wonderful friends and had fabulous times. She reigns supreme at the seaside as the best dressed girl on the prom and has a very happy life.
Daisydog remarks ‘ Every day I have a little drive out in the car and lots of treats - and although I am sometimes very wobbly I can still jump on the bed and have a little skip round the garden. Sending love to everyone who remembers me.....Seaside Birhday Wags Daisydog xxx

Hi Daisydog! Can't believe you will also be celebrating your 13th Birthday this year! It sounds as though you are going to have a great party too! I am sure you will look beautiful. :) Lots of love Kate Xxx

Daisydog here just dropping by to say that I will be 13, yes 13 on 1st August. This year I am having an ‘at home’ afternoon for all my greyhound chums and their hoomans. Being almost 13 I am allowed to eat whatever I like and wear a different collar every day. I am also getting extra cheese. I have a teeny tiny lady leaky problem but mum has sorted out some nice sweeties for that. I also have stiff back legs but I am on some new sweeties for that and they are working very well. Us old girls can still cut the mustard (I have no idea what that means - but mum told me to write it ) and I am always a lady wherever I go. Big seaside wags to anyone who remembers me. I am a very lucky girl and am much loved.
Mum adds - the beloved Daisydog continues to shine and bring joy into my life and the life of others. Enjoy each day with your hound. The love they give us is immeasurable.

Daisydog, Happy Christmas to you and your Mum! Sure you look as gorgeous as ever. :)) Xxx

Daisydog here wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas from me and mum. We are visiting GoodBoyTed at Auntie Kate’s and sharing our toys and sausages with foster girl Candy. This holiday season I am mostly wearing red and white with a hint of glitter. My Christmas wish is that every hound has a home as cosy and kind as mine. Paws crossed. Happy Christmas wags Xxx

The girl, at 12, is behaving like a six year old. Bouncing up steps and oblivious to growing old gracefully. She has completely recovered from having the tumour removed although there is every likelihood it will return for a third time. She has a wonderful life at the seaside but especially at this time of year we think of old friends. So we are both sending Getting ready for Christmas wags to The Daybreaks family.
Daisy remarks “ Already wearing my Christmas snowflake jumper and going to sausage parties - I am much loved and very blessed”.

So pleased to hear the good news. Xx

Hurrah for your good news Daisydog! I am very relieved for your mum too:) love from Carol and Moe xx

Wonderful news Jo! Please give Daisydog a big but gentle hug from us.
Wishing her a speedy recovery. Lots of love Kate, Skip, Fletch and Lyra Xxx

So happy to hear Daisy dog is OK xxxx

Daisydog has come through the operation. Hurrah! We both had a sleepless night but the girl is brave as brave can be. It’s a horrid wound - look at her blog via the link for pics - and she has been very spaced out today. But tea has been eaten, water drunk, cuddles received and tablets taken. Thank you so much for your good wishes - it’s so lovely to be part of this greyhound family. Xx

Wishing Daisy dog all the best xxxxxxx

Keeping you in our thoughts Daisydog. Xx

Lots of love to Daisydog and all paws crossed xx

Lots of love to Daisy. Hope all goes well. Xx

Hoping all goes well for Daisydog. Sending lots of love to you both. Sure she will look like a Princess in her sparkly cardigan! Kate Xxx

Today is lump day for Daisydog. The tumour that was removed about 18 months ago has started to grow back quite aggressively so my beloved girl is at the vets today having it removed. So all is anxiousness. She has a new cream cardigan with sparkles on it to wear over the stitches so will not loose her fashionista status whilst recovering. Paws crossed all goes well. Xx

Happy Birthday Daisy - hope you@re being very spoilt!!xx

Sings and barks....”Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Daisy, happy birthday to you!” Hip hip hoorah! 12 today and still gorgeous.
Lots of love from all of us Linda, Paul, Lena & Peggy xxxx
Ps we posted your card yesterday 1st class so hope it arrives today !

Have a very Happy Birthday Daisydog! I can picture you in the open top car :)) Lots of love Kate, Skip, Fletch and Lyra Xxxxx

Happy 12th birthday Daisy, hope you have a great day with all your chums xxxxxx

Happy Birthday beloved Daisydog. My beautiful girl is 12 today. She has brought wonderful friends and experiences into my life making it richer and happier. Always a fashionista and always ready for a drive with the roof down, ears blowing in the breeze.????????????????????
Daisy remarks ‘Chums for lunch and new Smarty Pants lingerie - what a fabulous birthday it’s going to be. Being 12 is all about the attitude not the number - I heard mum say that in February so it must be true????????. Happy seaside wags xxx’

Daisydog, how lovely to hear from you! Can't believe you will be 12 next month! I'm sure you are still the elegant lady I remember and always the leader of Greyhound doggy fashion. :) lots of love to you and your Mum. Kate, Skip, Fletcher and Lyra Xxx

Mum says it’s been ages since I said hello to my old chums on here. I will be 12 on August 1st and there is to be a proper birthday lunch for me and my buddies. I have a few ‘lady’ problems but nothing that a few pairs of Smarty Pants can’t sort out - I am mostly wearing pink tarten and black floral. For my age I am still a bit of a looker if I say so myself and mum and I have a wonderful seaside life. And get to go on holibobs with Auntie Linda and Uncle Pauly. So we are blessed in many ways. Salty wags and hugs to everyone who remembers us. Enjoy the day....live each moment....xxxx

Happy Christmas Daisydog, how could we forget our very own supermodel! I'm sure you will have something new to wear for the festive season. :))

I too will be thinking of my special girl Twiggy, who will be missing from our home but not our hearts this year. Xxx

Lots of love to you and your Mum.

Kate, Skip, Fletcher and Spotty dog. Xxx

Daisydog and I are sending happy Christmas wags and mince pie smiles to everyone who remembers us!! The girl still shines every day and is much loved by all her seaside pals. Special thoughts at this time of year for all the greys we have loved and lost - so a big shout out for my crew at the bridge - Ace, George, Frank, and Bouncer. Always in my heart. Xx

A big Happy Birthday cuddle for you Daisy Dog! I hope you have a lovely 11th Birthday tomorrow. What a great surprise to see your pals Lena and Peggy. :) Lots of love to you and your Mum. Kate, Skip and Fletch Xxx

A very happy birthday to you Daisy Dog. We hope you have a lovely special day with your mum with lots of extra treats and cheese. xxxxx

Tomorrow my beautiful girl will be eleven years old - still turning heads and hearts everywhere she goes. So a big seaside shout out to anyone who remembers her - we had about 30 people and 7 greys to her birthday Foodraiser last week. And a surprise visit from Auntie Linda and Uncle Paul and their gorgeous girls Lena and Peggy. A perfect day. Daisydog says " It's a wonderful life at the seaside - I go everywhere with mum, and always get a biscuit or a piece of cheese. This season I am mostly wearing my liquorice allsorts bandana. Being eleven mum says I will get extra weetabix. So it's all good for us older girls' xxx

Daisydog, Happy Christmas to you and your Mum! A knitted squirrel....I know not exactly what you want, but it's the thought that counts!! Xxx

Daisydog here wishing all her old Daybreaks pals a very happy Christmas. It's been a fab year - the only horribleness being the nasty lump in my front right leg which mum had to get removed - I've eaten a lot of cheese - some with sand in it, and been to lots of lovely places with my greyhound chums. For Christmas I am mostly wearing tinsel and will be sharing my Christmas dinner with the handsome Ted who is visiting with mums friend Kate. I have asked Santa for a pet squirrel but mum says she will knit me one - which is not the same at all.????????????????????????????????????

Hi Daisydog, many thanks for the fashion advice...Twiggy would look great in those colours!...Skip says he will stick to his 'manly' black! :)) How lovely to have Lola and Lena to stay with you!..sending you a big cuddle today. Xxx

Hello Auntie Kate, mum says that this Autumn I will be mostly wearing brocade with an emphasis on lovely golds and browns and greens. Fabulous. My best chums Lola and Lena have been here for their holibobs and we have had a wonderful time. Many happy wags, Daisydog xxx

We miss our Norfolk friends and we are next down there we will try and meet up with you and Kate and Ted xx

Happy Birthday Daisydog! X

Happy 10th birthday to our lovely friend Daisydog. We hope you've had a smashing day today and expect you'll have a super duper picnic tomorrow. Lots of love from Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xxxx Please say hello and woof from us to Kate and Ted too xx

Wishing Daisydog a very Happy Birthday....double figures! Hope you all enjoy the picnic tomorrow. :) Xxx

Happy Birthday nose snuzzles Daisydog, big licks Rosie & Brae xx

Daisydog has celebrated her birthday with extra cuddles and treats. Tomorrow we are off on a picnic with Kate and her new greyhound Ted. We both send happy waves and wags to all our old Daybreaks chums - can't believe it's over a year since I last posted on here!! You can catch up on her adventures on the greyhound blog link above. Love you Daisydog. Xx

Daisydog and I send belated birthday wags to Lovely Twiggy and Lilah. Hoping many treats were eaten and cuddles received. Daisydog continues to blog about her seaside adventures and sends happy woofs to everyone who remembers her. We are planning a Pimms afternoon for her 10th birthday in August. She is such a poppet and loves her seaside life very much. Me too????????????????.

Happy Gotcha Day delightful Daisy. No doubt you have been spoiled rotten - and some. x

Happy Gotcha Day gorgeous. Hope you & your lovely Mom are having a great day. Big hugs to you Both, Tash, John, Rosie & Brae xxxx

Happy Gotcha day to our friend Daisydog! Hope you have a lovely day doing lovely things but have some extra lovely treats. Lots of love from Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xxxx

Happy 3rd Gotcha Day to Daisy! Sure she will be the belle of the ball in her party collar today. :) Lots of love Kate, Twiggy and Skip. Xxx

Daisydog,a big hug for your special day tomorrow. Cant believe its 3 years already - how time has flown. Still remember meeting you and your Mum at Blooms when we had Sparky. So glad you are enjoying yourself by the seaside,its certainly a lovely place to be. Have a great day tomorrow.x

Tomorrow is Daisydogs third gotcha day. Neither of us can quite believe how quickly the time has gone! Today she came with me to the studio where I throw pots - and tomorrow she has a special invitation to a friends birthday party so will be wearing her party collar! Daisydog has blossomed at the seaside and is often seen striding out along the prom in one of her many coats - she is much loved and a very special girl. Daisydog adds ' it's been a dream three years - my own wardrobe, a big basket full of fluffies, a cupboard in the kitchen with my name on it, and a soft bed in every room! ' xx

Thanks Deb. Lovely to see you on Sunday - do let me know when you next come my way. X

Jo there are quite a few pictures of her on facebook site about 5 or 6

Indeedy auntie Kate. Mum asked vince to take a photo as it's the only time we are back in the Midlands. Mum and me missed seeing you and send a hug. This season I am mostly wearing pink! Xx

Daisy dog...was that you in the gorgeous pink knitted coat I saw amongst Vince's photographs from the show? :) Xxx

Daisydog and I had a fabulous day at the show. So lovely to chat with old friends and make new ones - Daisydog will be writing a full account of her holibobs when we get home - she is loving spending time with Lena and Lola - many pictures taken, many snacks eaten and many fluffy squeaky things given a severe talking to!!! Girls just want to have fun!!! Xx

Hi Daisydog, it was a pleasure to meet you at the annual show today and your Mom is lovely; we enjoyed chatting with her and cuddling you. Big hugs to you both, Tash & John xx

Let's hope not Daisydog. Polite girls are never sick. They just burp gently. Really looking forward to our visit. Mum xxx

Daisydog here. Mum has just told me we are coming to stay with our best pals Lena and Lola in October and going to the Solihull Show. That means a new coat, boys, lots of wags and licks for old chums, and happy times with Auntie Linda and Uncle Paul. I am soooo excited I might be sick. Xxxxxx

Daisydog and me are both full of cake and exhausted. For our old chums from Daybreaks there is a birthday blog to read. Xxx

Happy Birthday Daisy Dog! Hope you have had a lovely day. Lots of love Kate, Twiggy and Skip Xxx

Happy birthday Daisy. What a lucky girl having a party. Can't wait to see your blog and you in your new collar. Will have to find out from mommy where you got it from. Best wishes & lots of kisses and nose rubs from Stevie, Sarah & Willow. Xxxxxx

Happy Birthday gorgeous Daisy. Wishing you lots of fun on your special day. xxx

Happy birthday Daisy,we hope you have a supa day with lots of special treets xx

Happy Birthday Daisydog. Lola and Lena are impressed and a teensy bit jealous about the butter part of your day so far!!!
We all send our love and hope you have a fabulous day xxx

Happy birthday you gorgeous girl I hope you have a fab day with all your friends & houndy pals at your party. Enjoy your pressies & cake. Lots of love Rolo & Star (plus the humans).

Happy Burfday Daisy Doo
we duz hopes you habs da most mazins day EBA!!!!!
LUBS n snugguls
Goldie n Ruby Roo
Mwah mwah mwah
Pee ess
Muvva sends kissez toooz xxxx

Daisydog says "Collar on, card opened, butter on work surface licked a bit! What a fabulous start to my birthday"

Happy Birthday my gorgeous girl. Xx

Oh Daisy...what a fab Birthday party you are going to have! I am sure you will be the belle of the ball with your new sparkly collar. Lots of love to you and your Mum. Xxx

Woopidoo.......my burfday cake has arrived. I am nine on Saturday and all my chums are coming to my party on Sunday - that's 15 hoomans and 5 houndies. I am soooo excited. Mum is busy baking and getting everything ready. Mum and me are raising money for the rgt near us - so it's hands in pockets for the lucky dip! I will write a special blog afterwards for all my old chums from daybreaks to read. The collar fairy has sent me a new pink collar with sparkly hearts on it - can't wait to wear it!!! Vain? Me? Never. Just a fashionista greyhound girl!!! Big salty hugs. Xxx

Daisydog has been out for the day to visit Kate.....you may remember the lovely toffee from Saturday training who is much missed. Daisydog had such a good time she wrote a new blog about it. Clever poppet. Xx

Because it's been so hot the fabulous Daisydog and I have been watching the tennis and catching up on YouTube videos of pottery (that's for me!) and checking out greyhound ones for dd. There are lovely videos of Doodad - please have a look at this wonderful girl - with almost as many outfits as Daisy and such a wonderful smile! Xx

Daisy dog here sending Happy ninth birthday wishes to the wonderful daybreaks kennels and all the lovely people there. So sorry mum and me cannot be there but we will be thinking of you. I am nine soon too and having a party........so there will be a special birthday blog of me and my chums in August. Salty hugs xxxxx

So glad to hear you are feeling better bow Daisydog - looking forward to some more blogging now. Big cuddles to you. xx

Mum is on the case auntie Kate. I have seen some pink fluffy wool with sequins in it. Xxx

So glad your feeling better Daisydog and I have to agree that shy/nervous Greys can be wonderful. Our Ripple is scared of everything and without Toney won't go out of the garden especially if she hears those most evil of things (children) playing in the street. Strange thing is when a child is on their own and nice and calm, Ripple is more than happy to have a cuddle, but if she hears them playing!!!!! In our house she is the most perfect, amazing, loving, gorgeous, kind and gentle pet in the world.

Daisydog, so happy to hear you are fit and well again! I think you deserve a new outfit to celebrate! Lots of love to you and your mum. :)) Xxx

Daisydog here dropping by to say that I have been signed off by the vet today. Hurrah! i am better!

Daisydog was, as some of you know, one of the most nervous girls in the whole world. Some days are still a challenge, especially if they contain men and bicycles. However she happily comes to meetings with me, into busy pubs and restaurants (everyone in Norfolk has a dog - fabulous) and sits in the back of my car with her harness on, well strapped in, roof off, ears blowing in the breeze. So proud of my girl. Please don't overlook the nervous ones - the rewards are just so amazing. Love you Daisydog xx

Lots of love to you Daisydog. Hope you will be feeling better soon. x

Lola and Lena send lots of love and get well soon wishes to their best friend at the seaside. Hope things right themselves in double quick time. Biscuits at the vets sounds great xxxx

Hi Jo, so sorry to hear Daisydog is not too well, do hope all will be ok with her. I am sure she is still the prettiest girl on the beach! Lots of love Kate, Twiggy and Skip. Xxx

It has been a worrying few days for me and Daisydog. Her fur round the tops of her legs has started to fall out - a kinda of greyhound Donald trump look - and there have been blood tests and vet visits. Our fabulous (and very greyhound savvy) vet Ruth wanted to rule out cushings disease and thyroid issues. Today we heard that it's not cushings but her thyroid readings are at the very edge of normal (for greys). We are going back to the vets in a week so Daisydog can get more fuss, a biscuit and another check over. On a positive note it's very hot here, the bald bits are symmetrical and Daisydog hasn't checked herself in the garden mirror for a few days!

Run free a happy angel xxx

I am so touched by all your comments for Mabel. How kind greyhound people are. Please don't let anyone be put off a three legged houndie - it was her super whizzing on her beloved beach and a bad turn that broke her back leg - nothing to do with her special tripodness. She so loved to run - it was amazing to see her. Xxx

Run free Mabel - so very sad............. xxxxx

That is so so so sad , run free Mabel x

So sorry to hear the sad news. Run free Mabel. Xxxx

Run free Mabel.
sending love and hugs to her family. Xx

So sorry to hear that Daisydog's chum Mabel has passed away. From everything you've said and written she was a lovely girl who lived life to the full. I'm sure she will be much missed by both of you and most of all by her mum. Shine bright over Norfolk Mabel, with a twinkle for the big greyhound family we're all so proud to belong to xxxxxx

God bless beautiful Mabel. Run free precious girl, run free. So sorry baby girl. Another angel taken to the bridge. Xxxxxxxxxxx

So sorry - thinking of all who love her. Run free precious girl xxx

So sorry to read this Thinking of you all Run free now gorgeous x x

So very sorry to hear Daisydog has lost her best friend Mabel. God Bless her. Thinking of her family. Xxx

I am very sad to write that Daisydogs best chum - the beautiful three legged Mabel - has died today. She broke her left hind leg running on the beach at Wells and although everything possible was done for her she passed away on the operating table, whilst her leg was being fixed. Mabel had a huge heart and was much loved by Daisydog, me and everyone who knew her. Her owners are heartbroken. There will be a special star shining bright tonight. Run free Mabel, forever. Xxx

Daisydog has a great chum called Mabel. She has three legs having lost a front one to a tumour. She came to visit today and I have done a short blog with pictures just to show how Mabel does all the normal greyhound things - including counter surfing!!!! Just for anyone who has to deal with something that seems so dreadful. Xx

Loving Daisy Dog's new blog. Lilah is very honoured to be featured - modelling the beautiful neck warmer she received in the post, made by Daisy's Mum. Daisy looks beautiful in her seaside picture. Love to you both. Xxx

Daisydog here. Just had my last typing lesson from mum and am now all systems go to join my other greyhound bloggers. So drop by for fashion tips and news of my seaside life.

Mum adds ' can't resist it! Love you daisydog xx'

Am so pleased to read about the progress on the run. I guess you are building a beach too auntie Ruth with all that sand. How fabulous. Daisydog and I would love to see pics of work in progress. So many posts this week about loss, but all surrounded by love and precious memories. We send special salty hugs to all the greys at daybreaks waiting to find their forever homes. Daisydog fills her days with sleep and sniffing and sandy paws. And is a great ambassador for greys here in norfolk and for our local rgt kennels. Maybe she can try out the run when we visit later in the year? Xxx

Daisydog I am sure you are turning heads as you stroll along the beach with your Mum! :))) Xxx

Hi twiggy, this spring I am mostly wearing pastel stripes. Much love Daisydog xxx

Hi Daisydog, how lovely to hear from you and your Mum! We still miss your Mum helping with all the paperwork!! Perhaps you could let Twiggy know what colour is "in" this spring! Lots of love to you both. Kate Xxx

Lovely to hear how Daisydog is doing and loving her home.
Love to her and her family from The New Icemaid Clan xxxxxxxx

Daisydog is much enjoying Pets - Wild at Heart on the TV! Hamsters that fill the whole screen - fabulous! Xx

Happy Christmas Daisydog and Jo! Xxx

Daisydog is patiently waiting for Santa. Hohoho! We send lots of salty hugs to all our old friends at Daybreaks and training and wish four legs and two legs alike a very merry Christmas and peaceful new year.
Daisydog adds 'it's been a year of sand between my paws and sunshine on my fur. Mum bought me a new rufftuff harness so I could go topless in the new car. I'm loving the wind ticklin' my ears! '
My girl rocks. Love you daisydog xxx

Ooh Daisydog! Happy Gotcha Day from Lola & Lena and from us too. Hope it's not been too chilly at the seaside today. xxxx

Happy Gotcha Day to Daisydog! Xxx

Happy Gotcha Day to my beautiful Daisydog. Xx

Saw you in a cage with your tiger outfit on,must admit it made me look twice!

What a lovely time we had at the show! It was just so fab to see all our old chums - and make some happy memories to take with us back to norfolk. Thank you so much to Julie and everyone else who made the show possible.

Daisydog adds ' so many new boys, so little time but I did my best to say hello to them all! I am a bit tired still after all the excitement but mum says I was a super good girl. I have a new squeaky duck and a pretty new purple and pink collar from Tracey. What more could a girl want? '

Daisydog makes me so proud. Her enthusiasm to engage in the big wide world after all those years racing demonstrates her spirit and her big heart. Love you Daisydog xx

Daisydog, so lovely to see you today...still the best dressed Greyhound I know! Xxx

It will be lovely to see you and your Mum at the show Daisydog! Xxx

Daisydog squeaks with delight and says ' I am so excited cos mum has told me we are coming to stay with my best chums Lena and Lola for a few days in October - and going to the show -hope I will get to see Julie and do a spot of shopping. Mum says we will also come and see auntie Ruth and Kate too! How fab is that? Salty seaside hugs til then' xx

Daisydog continues to turn heads - both two and four legged ones. How lucky am I that she chose me!Love you Daisydog xxx

That would be just fab Millie. Xx

Hope you have a greyt birthday with lots of treats & snoozies. Hope you have a great day & the weather is kind to you at the seaside. Love Rolo & Star & my humans.

Happy Birthday Daisy dog- mum says we will try and visit you when we next in Norfolk visiting my auntie and uncle big licks Millie xxxx

Wishing you a very happy 8th birthday Daisydog. Big licks, Rosie Po xx

Happy Birthday Daisy dog. We hope you have a wonderful day. X

Happy Birthday Daisydog! Have a lovely day, lots of love Kate, Twiggy and Skip. Xxx

Happy Birthday Daisydog from your chums Lola & Lena and from me and Paul as well xxxx
Hope you have a lovely day, maybe a treat or two..... and lots of birthday snoozes.
We all had such a lovely time last week when we came to visit you.....we will be thinking of those happy times for a long time to come xxxxx

Happy Birthday Daisy - hope you have a lovely day and enjoy your treats & snuggles. x

Happy Birthday Daisydog.....my gorgeous girl is 8 years old today. So its sardines, sunshine and snuggles all day.
Daisydog comments ' I know Mum has a treat or two up her sleeve but mostly I'll be snoozing and looking pretty. I have a new three legged grey friend called Mable who came for supper last night and brought me a pigs ear. So its all good at the seaside. Big love to auntie ruth and kate and paws crossed that all the reds turn green......xxxxx

Daisydog and I send happy hugs and waggy tails for a brilliant dogs day out in the country. Our best chums Lena and Lola will be hoping to make a purchase or two on our behalf! Looking forward to seeing the pics. And auntie Ruth we owe for you our grapevine subscription so will send some of Daisy's pocket money next week. Xx

Daisydog, sounds like you had a good day...bet you look gorgeous in your new pink collar! Xxx

Tell us Daisydog how did you get on at the Open Day?

'Well mum, I got distracted by all the boys and had a sneaky sausage roll. I felt it was important for all the other gorgeous girls to have a go so I just did lots of wagging and sniffing. Oh and I got a lovely new pink collar with white daisies on it!
My girl rocks.....xxxxx

My fabulous girl has just finished term 1 of her agility. She is now destined for Beginners agility 2, starting in the summer. We are having a few weeks off to walk on the beach and be lazy girls!
Daisydog reports ' it's just brilliant fun; I have climbed A frames, the BIG walkway plank, ridden on the seesaw, gone over jumps, down the BIG tunnel and through a tyre. And when I do well a nice lady gives me a snack in a pretty pink bowl. I go on tippytoes on the plank and am very careful because it is very high and I can lick mums face as we walk along together.Mum makes sure I am safe and don't wobble. I am having such a happy life at the seaside and get my own special plate of cheese at the beach café where mum gets her coffee. Big salty kisses to all my chums, especially Lola. xxx'

Love you Daisydog
x

Today my gorgeous girl added a proper A frame to her agility circuit! Still having to have her own tiny tunnel but happy to go over jumps, through the tyre and over the a frame for some cheesy treats. Auntie Ruth has a photo - its just so amazing to see her shine in her fluffy pink harness and sparkly pink collar. Who would have thought you would become what you are now? Love you Daisydog xx

Well done to Daisy and well done to Jo for helping her overcome her lack of confidence...it just shows what lots of love and patience can achieve. Xxx

A word of encouragement to the mums and dads of older greys; daisydog is nearly nine and her first agility class really proved you can teach an old dog new tricks! Already halfway down the tunnel and jumping over four jumps she so enjoyed the class. We are very lucky as her classmate is a gorgeous german shepherd rescue girl of 13 months so with just the two of us we had oodles of fun. Daisy is sooo much more confident - its taken around 18 months - and still a way to go but with cheese and love and patience its just so inspiring what these lovely hounds can achieve!!Waving to our chums from the seaside....and so enjoying to read about Ice and especially little Boo. xx

Daisydog here ' I hope all my chums had a fabulous easter. Today is a big day for me; I am starting my beginners agility training and am vey excited. There will be boys and cheese. Two of my favourite things in all the world. Mum says she is well impressed with the wolf run volunteers and will send a little something to auntie ruth. Much love from the seaside' xxx
Daisydog continues to win hearts. Love you Daisy dog. xx

Indeedy. Daisydog likes to step out with her gorgeous boy! How lovely that you met her at the conference! A small world. I always sing Daybreaks praises as a wonderful place with the most amazingly dedicated staff and volunteers. And it's down to you and auntie Ruth that I know enough about the paperwork that I can help Corinne and the fabulous greys here. Big salty hugs from me and daisydog. Xx

Hi missfifi, met a lovely lady called Corrine at the RGT conference today who told me Daisydog has a handsome boyfriend! Xxx

Daisydog here with my end of term update ' Well, thank goodness that off lead training is over. But mum and me had a lovely time and I even let one of my chums win at the end of term competition! The red rosette would have clashed with my purple harness! I am looking forward to agility and am already practising hiding under the duvet pretending its a tunnel. We have started to meet some new chums at the local rgt rescue kennels where mum is helping in the office. There are some very handsome BOYS who come with their owners to visit and I am having a super time sniffing their bottoms'.
My gorgeous girl continues to grow in confidence. Please new owners give these amazing dogs time and love. You will be so richly rewarded.
Love You Daisydog xx

Oh Daisydog...how exciting! You must let us know how she gets on. Xxx

Breaking news: daisydog has been talent spotted by the beginners agility trainer who would like her to start agility classes. I have to go to!! That's my girl. Xx

Daisydog here reporting on my off lead training...' its all going very well! I can find it, leave it, eat it and wee on it.....and when mum blows her orange whistle I come running for some cheese. Apparently I am a VERY CLEVER GIRL and need something more challenging than chasing cheese and the odd bit of sausage says the trainer!If there was a gold aware for being a gorgeous girl mum says I would win one. I am loving the seaside and going into cafes for lots of fuss and always get a biscuit.'
Love you Daisydog. xxx

Hi Daisydog so nice to hear from you! Will look forward to seeing your pretty face for the month of March in the Daybreaks calendar. Good luck with the decorator! Lots of love to you and your Mum. Xxx

Daisydog here ' I am making my pinup debut as miss march tomorrow. So all us excitement and extra treats! I have passed the builder test with flying colours and am now practising for the decorator visit. Mum says it's about keeping the paint on the walls and not on me. Had a lovely day with my chum toffee this week in the sunshine. Big hugs to my chums at Daybreaks and a lucky special kiss for auntie Ruth' xx

My girl is just Amazing - love you daisydog xxx

Daisydog and I are so pleased to read all about the rehomings recently - it is just so lovely to hear about happy endings and wagging tails on forever sofas. Sadness too for the greys running free over the bridge - just a heartbeat away. But always loved and always in our pockets wherever we go.

Daisydog continues to be my wonder dog - currently in a house with up to five builders hacking off plaster and drinking tea she is happily settled in her basket and pleased to accept a pat and a cuddle from chaps covered in paint and dust. She was also on guard in the conservatory watching all that was going on when the new garage was built. I guess love conquers all........xxx

Daisydog here ' I miss Julies training soooooo much; mum and me stood in a muddy field in the rain for an hour and mum blew a whistle. Four other people blew whistles too. It was hopeless....even the cheese didn't make up for it. Best bit was lunch with my chum Katie and a lie down on her fluffy rug. Mum says by week 10 we'll both be enjoying it!!!!!'

Seeing other breeds makes me realise what fantastic, wonderful, intelligent, glorious dogs our greys are....and how so often it is the right dog that finds us. I don't respond well to a whistle either and I'd rather have a nice lunch than stand in the rain for an hour. Next week its 'Go Play; Bring your Own rabbit'
Love you Daisydog. xxx
P.S. I made up the bit about the rabbit.

Julie you are so right!!!! But the cheese makes it all worthwhile! Xxx

Well Daisydog what a clever girl you are :) but we know that already :) Fetch the ball??? Hmmm how pointless cos the hoomans only throw it away again and expect you to run after it and bring it back then guess what .... they throw it again - isn't that silly??? Hope you have fun in your class :) Love from Lucylu and all the others :) J xx

Well done Daisydog! Good luck with fetching the ball next week...hope you get the chance to roll in the sheep poo, but don't tell your Mum I said that! Xxx

Daisydog here 'Well am I EXHAUSTED. Had my first bronze off lead training today in a big fenced paddock with some new chums; a Labrador, a red setter and two cavalier king Charles spaniels. I was the prettiest girl....by far... and the most fashion conscious. Julie would be very proud of me cos I remembered all my training. Mum brought cheese so that helped a lot! I have to run about in a big muddy field until mum calls me and I run back to her to get the cheese. It's great fun. Didn't get a chance to roll in the sheep poo but I know where it is and am going back next week so its on my to do list.'.

Really proud of my girl - not phased by the other dogs and a wagging tail by half way through the class. Next week its Fetch that Ball. Some hope! Love you Daisydog. xx

Oh daisy dog we all miss you sooo much it would be amazing if you could make it to the dogs day out with your mommy we have got such a lot going on throughout the day you would just love it xxx

Well done to Daisydog! Xxx

Today I am giving my gorgeous girl my seaside cuddle because she continues to light up my life in so many ways. Yesterday a Labrador jumped out of the back of a car (on a lead I might add and watched by his owners!) ran up to her and growled. She looked at him in a wonderfully disdainful way and trotted off with me on her lead. 'I'm too classy for you' was written all over her sweet face'. Love you Daisydog xxxxx

Daisydog here ' Sending wags and licky kisses for a Happy and Peaceful 2014 to all my chums. It's so lovely to read all the heartwarming stories about the Daybreaks residents and their adventures and rehoming news, especially at this time of year. It's been an eventful year for me too- I've learnt to read and write - only joking - mums doing this for me - moving to the seaside and discovering the big wide world just wants to feed me biscuits and say how pretty I am. Today I let the carpet fitter stroke me in my basket..........wow'.

Love You Daisydog. xxx

P.S. Mum says I was just like Boo and boy, just look at me now!

Daisydog here ' Happy Christmas to all my chums and paws crossed that lots of lovely new people discover just how scrummy we greys are in 2014. Big woofs and licks to auntie ruth and kate for making it all happen. Today I will be mostly eating and resting ready for Santa who is bringing me a pink fluffy harness and lead for being a GOOD GIRL! Mum says I will like like the cats pyjamas which on balance is probably not a good thing.'

Daisydog continues to shine - her second Christmas with me. How lucky am I. Love you Daisydog. xx

Poor Blade! Poor you! We miss you all too; auntie ruth knows how to contact me so please ask her for my details if you would like them. Daisydog and I will be coming for visits to chums next year; in the meantime we are settling in nicely. xx

Ahh well done Daisey !! what a clever girl !! I wish Bertie was the same we have the opposite problem at the moment !! Deer are coming in the middle of the night to our garden and Bertie has us up all night with his barking, poor Blade is getting totally trampled on in the process, with Bertie jumping all over the beds in his exceitement !! we were so happy when the summer finished and the cocks were not getting us up at 5am but Bertie has taken over !!! ! Miss fifi we all miss you and daisey Dog xx

Daisydog here ' I have an announcement to make; I have barked for the second time in 13 months. Mum very kindly changed the panel in my new front door last week so that we could see through it. And today I barked at the POSTMAN. I didn't bark at any of the other people who have been to the house, just Pat the Postman. Me clever girl!!'.

Daisydog and I hope very much that some of the beautiful greys at Daybreaks find their forever homes this weekend.
xx

Daisydog, hope you have had a lovely Gotcha Day. Xxx

Happy Gotcha Day Daisydog it sounds like you are having a wonderful time. X

Daisydog here ' Yes, I am. It's just fab cos lots of places are so dog friendly that I can go in with my mum. Today I went into a bathroom showroom and looked at lots of big white things for ages. Tomorrow we are going to do the same thing but somewhere else! Licks and woofs to my best pals Lena and Lola. xxx

Happy Gotcha Day Daisydog! Hope you are still enjoying life at the seaside. Love, hugs and kisses from Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xxxx

Today is Daisydogs gotcha day. I can hardly believe it is a whole year since I first met her. I had gone to look for a black boy and came away with a fawn girl who had touched my heart in the few minutes I spent with her. From a nervous scared of everything and everyone poppet she has blossomed into a wagging tailed happy girl. Still a little apprehensive of new people and places she is soooooooo much better - just look at how she has settled into her seafaring life!!!! It is just so rewarding and fun to have Daisydog sharing my life and I know all my other greys are nodding their approval across the bridge. Love you Daisydog xxxxxxx

Hi Daisydog, great to hear you are very happy in your new home, hope your Mum is too. I am sure you look fantastic strolling along the beach in all your posh gear! Xxx

Daisydog here' hi Bertie and blade, well I'm loving my new home by the sea. It's a bit chilly so mum is going to get me some pjs so I can be extra snugly at night! I have a new grey friend called Katie and am meeting lots of new dogs when I go for walks. Mum says the move went really well and I am an amazing girl for taking it all in my stride. Mum has left me for a few hours to get used to my new place and I have been a perfect poppet. Fashion wise I am certainly the best dressed girl round here! Thank you for asking how we are... All good so far and lots of cats to stare at!!

It's Daisy's gotcha day real soon so I will do a seaside update then.

Love and hugs to all our chums. Xx

Hello Daisy
I was just wondering how you and mom are settling in to your new life by the sea ???? x

Daisydog here ' it's sooo lovely to read the messages for me and mum. Ty. Mostly I've been travelling and meeting my new friend Katie who is a five yr old grey. I have let her sleep in my pink donut. Mum says we are moving in today so I must be a good girl, which really I almost always am! Xx

Jo and Daisydog, hope everything goes well with the move, please keep in touch. Kate and Twiggy Xxx

We have just waved goodbye to Daisydog and her mum Jo as they set off for the start of their new life in Norfolk. Daisydog you've been a perfect house guest and we will miss you both very much. We are looking forward to visiting Norfolk once you are settled in and have everything sorted. Love and hugs from Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xxx

Oh miss Fifi and daisy dog it was so lovely to see you today but sooo sad that we will not see you so often, have a wonderful time ' by the sea' you will be so missed !!! Please keep us updated on things and all of daisy dogs antics !!! Xxxx

Oooo Daisydog you clever girl & well done Mum too. Harry sends his love & kisses. (He is now officially ours for keeps). Happy sandy days to you both.
luv t, r, b & h xxx

Well done Daisydog! What a clever girl! You can wear your rosette with pride as you race along the beach in Norfolk! Xxx

Daisydog here ' Got my bronze - mum delighted, and I look lovely wearing my rosette. Mum says I can show it off in Norfolk. So a day of sadness cos it was our last training class with Julie and our chums but happiness too because I get to run on the sand and play in the sea when we move. And their will be new bottoms to sniff which is my favourite thing to do after sleeping'.

Love you Daisydog. I am just so proud of my girl today. xx

Daisy dog...you are a very lucky lady to be moving to the seaside! So pleased for you and your Mum, but sad for us! Will miss seeing your Mum at the kennels. Be sure to send us updates on your new life. Xxx

Oh missfifi and Daisey dog we are so happy for you , but also really sad for us that you are moving so far!!! You will be missed by everyone !! Please stay in touch and keep us updated on 'daisey dogs days' it's lovely to hear all about her !! Really the best of luck to you, I hope your move goes well ! Xxx

Daisydog here......well it seems I am moving my pink sleeping donut to a new house. Mum is very excited today because she has exchanged contracts on our new house by the sea. We are moving on Wednesday and I am staying with my chums Lola and Lena while mum runs around like a mad thing for two days! Mum is sad cos she will miss helping at the kennels with auntie ruth but I am so looking forward to sandcastles and icecreams. What a lucky girl I am! xx

Daisydog, sorry to hear you didn't quite get your bronze award, but your Mum is right you are perfect, as are all Greyhounds! Looking forward to hearing all about your new home by the seaside. Xxx

Paws crossed for the seaside! We shall miss all our chums, with two and four legs, very much. If all goes well we shall be there early November. If it doesn't we will be at the Christmas lunch. xxx

Daisy dog you are indeed a perfect dog and looked rather fetching this morning in your purple snood.We will miss you when you go and live at the seaside.

Daisydog here ' I did all the right things for my bronze but unfortunately not at the right time! But mum says I'm just perfect and can have another go' . Love you daisydog xx

Daisydog and I had the most fantastic time at the show today seeing lots of chums and making news ones. Lovely to see Harry and Blade and the pretty Autumn too and holiday sisters Lena and Lola. Thanks to Julie for doing magic to make it all happen. I am so proud of my beautiful girl who has been with me eleven months. Today she spent almost four hours at a very busy show with lots and lots of legs and tails and noises everywhere.I remember when she hid behind the table at training and did not want to get out of the car. What a difference eleven months makes. So well done Daisydog - Miss March rules in this house. xx

Yum Yum Larry. Thank you for the goodies and the lovely card from your mum. xx

Thank you Foggie. Daisydog hopes it helped. We will collect it at training on Saturday. Woofs and licks to Larry. X

Hi Missfifi, we called at the kennels today and left your thunder shirt in the office. Someone there said she would give it to you on Saturday at training. Thank you very much for the loan of it. Big woofs from Larry. xx

Daisydog did not come to training today because she has a very poorly tummy and a very windy bottom! We have mostly been paddling in simple solution and deciding what to do with two striped rugs that now have lots of big splodges on them! Poor daisydog - she missed seeing all her chums and so did I. And of course no kiss from the lovely ray so hopefully that can be rectified next week. Lovely to hear how he got. Xx

Happy Happy Burfday Daisydog!!!! Awr hoomans weres at da kennels da day yous Muvva cames to get hadopted. Awr Muvva sez yous tooz weres mayde forz eech uvva. Ebary time yous muvva duz rites sumfing we gets Muvva toz reed it toz us, we lykes to keeps uptoz dates wiv awr fwends *nods*. Soz hopes yous snot beens tooz hotty n hab a guddy rest ob a burfday xxxxx

I love hearing of Daisydog's progress. She sounds like she's coming on leaps and bounds with your love and patience. Send her Happy Birthday love and licks from Gent & Emily (and of course me!). Mand x

Happy Birthday lovely Daisy....she looked gorgeous after her pamper session at the kennels this morning. Xxx

Happy Birthday sweetheart! Sounds like you have had a very special day, just as you deserve. Sparky sends you big woofs & says he's so excited about his new home, perhaps he'll see you again before he goes. x

Daisydog here...I've had my best birthday ever. Sardines for breakfast, then a nice lady poured water all over me and chased me round with a loud whirring thing which made me feel all clean and shiny. I was a bit scared at first but got a bit braver. Then a tiny teeny walk cos it was soooo hot to watch the bowls and scrummy cheese with my tea. The entertainment was good too......I watched mum hovering up about a million wasps after a man came yesterday and found a nest in a wall of my house. It was so bad last night mum had to stay downstairs with me on the sofa so I didn't chase any. Big woofs to all my chums and thank you for making my birthday so special. xxx

Happy birthday Daisydog from Larry, Misty and Angel xx

Happy Birthday Daisydog! Licks and Woofs from Lola & Lena and lots of love from Linda & Paul xxxx

Daisy was in the kennels when we came to look for another dog, I remember her being so timid as she sat in her basket and she would not venture up to us for some cuddles, she was so nervous. It is lovely to hear that with your patience, love and understanding that she is starting to realise that the big world is not so scary. Have a lovely birthday daisy and missfifi I think you deserve a nice piece of cake too :D Have a lovely day together.

Happy Birthday Daisydog......my beautiful girl is 7 today. t's a packed day of sardines, pampering with Lorna, a new sqeaky duck, tummy tickles and cuddles. Love you Daisydog. xx

Daisy has a pink flannel which she loves having on her head after it has been in cold water. She was a bit scared of a big wet towel - and my house is lovely and cool - so they are a bit unnecessary. She looks such a poppet wandering about the house with the flannel on her head! Am also considering getting myself one.......it's soooooooo hot.

Daisydog is just back from her holidays in the Cotswolds. We stayed in a lovely cottage with an enclosed garden and had lots of lovely walks across the fields. There was a Cotswold cat which she ignored. Ditto a Labrador. It is a wonderful thing that within 30 minutes she was settled in this new place and was a golden girl all the week. What a difference seven months make! Happy to be home though and snuggled up in her basket. Love you daisydog. xx

Daisy has been to the vets today with an itchy ear...just the one! So I have had to make the chocolate cake. She was soooooo good. Had two biscuits from Noella for being a poppet. That's Daisydog, not me. Such a different girl to six months ago. Have been telling lots of people about the benefits of ttouch. Excellent.

Daisy can growl........today we met an off lead lab who daisy has met before, but today he was determined to sniff her bottom more than is absolutely necessary. She let him for a minute or so, during which I said to the owner - she is a nervous dog and is only used to being sniffed by greyhounds - and then woopidoo - daisy growls and snaps at him saying back off fella, this girls had enough of that! He backed off. This is another milestone for Daisy. And a lesson to the lab who is a lovely dog and his owner who was as surprised as I was. Well done Daisydog xx

My beautiful Daisy has had a special lesson in ttouch - and she just loved it. So we are practising for 15 minutes a day. She has a nice pink wrap and a purple fleecy harness and matching lead are on their way. Daisy actually sat with me for an hour today in a busy Nissan dealership while my car was mended. She lay down, and just looked around, listening to all the noises and watching everything and everybody with her ears up and alert. And then she actually wanted to walk round the block - which means walking by a busy road for little way - and then past a farm with BIG cows. Daisy even managed to walk passed a man in a van without crossing the road. Love you Daisydog. xx

Hi missfifi, I had the pleasure of meeting you and your beautiful Daisy briefly at Daybreaks today. She is a very pretty girl. I agree the little dog is brave; he is a happy lad and not bothered by the BIG Greyhounds at all! xxx

Took Daisydog for claw cutting and essential supplies today at Auntie Ruths and saw the small dog testing in action. How brave is that small dog! Then on to kenilworth castle. Daisy doesn't like castles - she liked the car park and the nice lady giving out tickets and even the first bit of grass but one look at a whole heap of stones and she started to shiver and refused to move. Perhaps shes more a National Trust girl. xx

I was told you were making good progress when I went to the Sutton Park walk & I was sooooo pleased. I know how difficult it can be with a nervous dog, but training does work wonders!

So nice to hear Daisy is starting to enjoy the wonders of the outside world. xxx

So pleased to hear the training classes are helping Daisy. Love Honey & Sue x

Daisy is making lots of progress. Fantastic. So heres a word of encouragement to all the lovely new mums and dads to think seriously about taking their new grey to training. Daisy actually went into a garden centre with me yesterday and helped me choose the straw for the chickens! And today, well heavens today I met my chum and her labradoodle puppy who Daisy happily walked with. It is so wonderful to see Daisy begin to overcome her nervousness in the big outside world. And there is a BIG improvement since she has been listening to Julie and watching all the lovely greys on saturday mornings. She has made friends with Lola and Lena and even wagged her tail at them. How good is that! xx

I am so proud of my gorgeous girl - she is getting so much out of training with Julie and all the other lovely greys.. Well done Daisydog. xx

Daisy and I are blushing.....thank you so much for your encouraging words. We are both looking forward to Saturday. xx

Daisy was a star .. I thought she'd be tucked up in her corner all morning but she kept popping out and having a go :) It was lovely to see cos my first grey was very very nervous and I know how you really worry for them and in case they get loose - Tiggers ID disc was huge cos I thought people would never get close enough to see it if she escaped .. :( Well done to Daisy's mum for doing really well too :) Julie x

I'm glad you & Daisy enjoyed training. It is a bit daunting when you first start, especially when you're not sure how your dog will react. I'm not surprised you felt welcomed, they're a v. friendly group,& pleased to see you will go again.

Yes, she was amazing.....and everyone was so lovely and friendly and welcoming. It is now a date in our diary. She will I am sure blossom with love and sardine cake treats. Many many thanks to all the nice people who shared theirs with her. I got null points because mine were boring.....will do better next time. Well done Daisydog. xxx

Daisy did really well today at training and we would love to see her again she is so pretty.

Hope you and Daisy get on OK at training tomorrow. I was very nervous when Twiggy and I went to our first Monday evening training class, especially as she is a real grumpy pants with other Greyhounds she doesn't know very well, but everyone was so nice and so supportive. We learned a lot and it did us both good. xxx

Daisy and I are coming to training tomorrow with Julie - our first time and we are both a little nervous........xxx

This is really helpful...thanks so much. Daisy and I Will report on progress. X

Our grey Jet also has Head Honcho & Top Honcho in his family tree.We have had probs. with people & getting out of the car.
At first he was always looking behind him on walks & would have walked into a lamp post ahead of him once if we hadn't stopped him-we used to say he needed wing mirrors! We too, have been to places for a walk & as we have 2 greys,one of us has been for a walk with 1 dog, leaving the other person behind with Jet. When this happened we always sat in the hatchback with him, so even tho he didn't get out he was 'subjected' to the noise & movement around the car. He almost ruined one of our hols by doing this & we've been to greyhound walks where we've had to go on our own walk cos by the time Jet has got out of the car everyone has gone without us. We know how frustrating this can be;I'm sure you've had the strange looks we used to have in car parks & screaming children always appear at the wrong time don't they? We can look back & laugh at it now, because we've had Jet almost 3 years & he's changed so much in this time.
I've been trying to list the things we tried with Jet-I don't think there's a miracle cure,but all have helped & it takes time & patience(which fortunately for Daisy you seem to have).Some have already been mentioned;
-Greyhound training classes. Details on this site. Helps dog & you to cope with/handle behaviour.Hepled us immensely;we made new friends & picked up invaluable tips.
-A body wrap(similar idea to yr thundershirt)that we got from the Mekuti website. It's worth reading the info. on this site.We used to go to the Sat. training classes & borrowed a body wrap to try before we bought our own.
-Greyhound walks as they do feel safer in a pack.Even if you can't get her out of the car;let her get used to noises & movement by opening the hatchback & sitting with her or winding some windows down.
-Gardens open to the public where dogs are allowed on leads. As Daisy is so nervous of getting out of the car,this will be more useful when she's a bit more confident,as the car parks can get v.busy.
Other ideas:-
-TTouch classes.We used TTouch when Jet froze on walks or became v.anxious.This was arranged thru' the greyhound training class.
-Carry some treats Daisy loves in your pocket every time she goes out. Reward her when she gets out of the car, passes a person etc.Use these treats only on these occasions so they're 'special'. Jet comes to me now when he thinks he's done something good on a walk asking for a treat!
-Having a 2nd confident & carefully chosen grey helped us. If that isn't an option,is there someone Daisy knows & is confident with, who has a dog she gets on with, that could come out with you. We found having a dog who jumps out of the car without hesitation helps(& is also useful to divert people who dash up to your terrified dog wanting to fuss it!)
This won't help immediately, but if you have an understanding friend with a dog, worth a try.
Jet used to see a person in the distance & work out how he was going to avoid them. Sometimes we had to stop walking or go along with his plans, but sometimes he had to do what we wanted.The trick is to get the balance right;to continue to push your dog a bit further without scaring them too much so that they refuse to do anything. Not easy,but think back to when you had Daisy & I'm sure you see a difference already.Best of luck.

Hi Honey'smom, thanks so much for this. Made me feel better.....daisy dog is a real home girl...just like your Honey. Your comments made me think of her behaviour in different way....funnily enough though with dogs shes ok, its just people and things and places that she doesn't like! And strangely enough she loves having her lead put on - wags her tail and gets excited. Perhaps for her the car is her walk! Really appreciate your reply. x

Missfifi sorry to hear about Daisy being so nervous - my Honey (racing name True Sally) is also of the nervous disposition and she has the same Dad as your Daisy (Droopy Scholes) so wonder if it is something in the genes! Honey loves the car but went through a terrible spell were once she was in it she would not get out of it and even now when we go to the shops in the village we have to park in a certain place or she absolutely freezes and won't come out of the car - sometimes it is really hard work but I think of it like a person with autism or aspergers (sure that isn't spelt right) where they just cannot handle things that are not in their normal routine and it all becomes quite scary. Honey is a real home dog and that is where she feels safe and secure and going out in the big wide world can be a real trauma for her at times. Have you thought of trying one of the training classes? Honey loves it (although wary of the bouncier more boisterous dogs) but it is the only time she willingly comes to me to have her lead put on. Just to make you smile - Honey froze the other night as she was about to jump out of the car as she spotted the daffodils in the garden and had obviously never seen them before! Also the greyhound walks are good for building their confidence - Honey turns to walk in the other direction as soon as she sees a dog when we are out walking on our own but on the Sutton walks surrounding by the pack of greyhounds she is as happy as larry and does not bat an eyelid at any of the other dogs in the park. I'll be watching your progress with fingers crossed that things improve for you both but (like Honey) I am sure she is happy in her own little world being spoilt by Mom!! xx

Poor Daisy, sorry to hear she is so nervous. My sister's dog is very nervous too. One of the best places we have taken him is Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens. It is so quiet and peaceful. Dogs have to be kept on leads, which is great as you don't have to worry about any other dogs running up. Might be worth a visit if it isn't too far for you to go. xxx

Daisy has been with me for 5 months now. How fabulous! But Daisy is so scared of everything and everyone but me and her home and her garden. We go to lots of places together but she does not want to get out of the car - whether it is quiet or noisy, whether she can see people or not. Her thundershirt helps but there is no real ongoing improvement.we went back to kenilworth castle and she would not get out of the car. So I was wondering if some homeopathic treatment would help and would love to hear if anyone has any ideas. All my other greys were not so nervous as her......she is loved in just the same way and if Daisy lives out her retirement in the house and garden and car thats fine but I just want to do the best for her. Any suggestions most welcome...

Well done to your lovely Daisy. Although she finds the outside world scary, she obviously is so very happy in her home with you. Not sure I like her taste in muck body lotion! xxx

A little note about Daisys progress. This week we went to Kenilworth castle and daisy, wearing her thundershirt, only took small encouragement to get out of the car. We walked, with many stops, to the castle entrance and into the grounds for about 5 minutes. It was reasonably quiet and several people wanted to say hello to daisy but her tail was so between her legs it was almost touching her nose. However this is proper progress for my girl - and of course once at home she was whizzing round the garden and rolling for a tummy tickle on the rug. The farmer has been muck spreading in the field where I walk her at the back of my house and she has discovered how easy it is to roll in - even with a harness on. Daisy just loves it....and would eat it if she could! So there are small but significant changes in my girls life....and it is lovely to see. Always a golden girl in the house and so full of bounce and love when she greets me if I have been out. She always runs into the garden and does three or four laps of her cicrcuit round the disappearing lawn.Well done Daisy. x

Just thought I would do a thundershirt update; Daisy wears it when out and about. It does seem to have a positive effect on her stress levels, but not always. She is more receptive to getting out of the car but still requires a quiet environment and absolutely no one looking at her, except me. But progress is progress. Some days she just likes to view the world from inside the car and some days she wants to feel the wind or sun, but definately not the rain (or the snow) on her nose. But even when she is out, after a few minutes she is keen to return to the security of the car. At home and in the garden she is a different dog - she has made herself a nice racetrack round the lawn and the borders. Roll on the summer so the rug gets the opportunity to be a rug again and not a pawprint art installation! Love you daisydog. xxx

I have heard a lot of good reports about the thundershirts; a friend of mine has used one for her dog who is not a Greyhound. She says it has really helped to calm her dog down on walks and she seems to like wearing it! xxx

It seems the thundercoat has magic powers......on sunday afternoon Daisy and I were in the garden (coat on daisys coat peg in the hallway) and my friend walked into the garden to visit. And Daisy barked......just twice. A big deep bark. She was telling me that someone had come into our space, as I had my back to the house. Clever Daisy, amazing coat! Thats Daisys first noise since gotcha day at the end of November - we had a tiny sqeak one morning the first week but thats been it. In truth the coat does seem to help when we are out and about...... and clearly she thought she was still wearing it! She is so loving being out in the sunshine and comes and lies down by me when I am gardening. She especially enjoys watching my neighbours ducks and chickens through the fence. But so far no attempt to leap the fence or burrow underneath it.

Fab news Mis Fifi - lovely to meet you and Daisy too.

When Daisy and I came to the kennels on thursday we met a lovely lady called Jen who recommended I try a thundershirt to help with Daisys anxiety when out and about. I ordered one from ideas4pets thursday afternoon and it came first thing this morning. Amazing. Daisy has worn it twice already and she seemed less stressed on our walk and certainly was not pulling on her harness to get home. I will let you know f it continues to help. So a big thank you to Jen. The only downside is that it only comes in grey and Daisy was hoping for pink or a nice bright green! x

Daisy and I are as pleased as can be to see so many gorgeous greys find special people to love them. How wonderful. Today we have mostly been in the garden in the sunshine reading the paper and eating doggy chocs. xx

Yes, I am as pleased as can be....... it is the small things that matter the most x

That's great to hear, you must be so pleased for her. xxx

Daisy has been with me for 12 weeks and as Ruth knows is a very nervous girl when she is out of her home or the car. She has a basket of toys and the last few days she has gone to fetch one and give it to me so we can play when I come downstairs in the morning. It is BIG progress for my beautiful girl. And yesterday she moved from her rug to lay by my feet under the dining table when I was sitting at it. So one tiny step for a greyhound but a giant leap for Daisy....fabulous. xx

Daisy and I have spent a lot of time inside this week so I have been looking at the greyhound database.....and how amazing.....one of my much loved greys, who has been playing across the bridge since 2006 - Frank ( racing name Long Last) had im Slippy as his granddad on his mums side. And Daisy has im Slippy as her great great granddad. How amazing and fabulous is that. I think my gorgous boy Frank used his influence to bring Daisy home. xx

Some lovely photos of Daisy in her new home :-)

Daisy is not liking the snow and frost. My old greys Bouncer and George loved to chase the odd snowball or two - at least for about a minute - but the beautiful Daisy picks up her dainty paws and dashes back into the house. What a sensible girl. xx

Poor Daisy.....very miserable yesterday evening and when I came downstairs little piles of sick nicely positioned across the rug.....at least she had not walked in it! She looks sooooo much happier this morning and has tucked into her breakfast. Just reminds me to check those work surfaces - especially since my house is open plan and she can even see them from her sheepskin rug.

Hope Daisy will be fine.....Bob did the same a couple of weeks ago, except it was a kilo (just over 2lbs!!!) I slept downstairs with him as I was worried about him being sick or eeerm needing the loo quickly shall we say!
However, The Bobster has a cast iron stomach and showed no ill effects whatsoever.
(I was hoping that all that grease may help along the golf ball that he ate in November and that never made an appearance!)

Today Daisy has eaten about half a pound of butter and is looking a bit sorry for herself! My fault - i left her for 10 seconds with the ingrediants for a cherry cake in the kitchen and she chose to eat the butter. At least she left the cherries.....I guess she hasn't heard of having her five a day. x

How nice to hear there are other greys like daisy. I agree about the frosty weather though i'm thinking shes going to be in that basket and not in the garden!

She sounds like our two. Neither of them even try to get on the sofa. One can't climb the stairs, so beds don't come into it either. But.......they both love galloping up the garden, skidding to a halt and covering me in mud. When's the cold, frosty weather coming, I'm fed up of wiping muddy paws!!! Mand x

She sounds like a star! My Joey won't get on the sofa or the bed - no matter how hard I try to convince him! He loves his duvet or lies at our feet :)

Daisy has got a gold star from my vets today for being such a good girl when she had her health check. Daisy has put on a little weight - another 1 kilo needed to get to a perfect sofa weight. She is such a joy to own. Still nervous and still refusing to get on any of my sofas......never had this before with any of my greys.....but loving her sheepskin rugs and big cosy basket with her duvet and pink fleecy blanket. I can't believe she has been here for six weeks already. Still not a bark just a happy sqeak when I come downstairs in the morning. She has discovered that she can race around the garden and loves to do it three tmes and then slide through the muddy grass for a cuddle. She is getting braver though and isn't so spooked by noises and new things as she was; although pushbikes are still very scary!

I have just been reading about the greys returned which makes me so sad. Daisy is my sixth grey and all of them have been so very different. One in particular who had been so very badly treated lived with me for five years before he would even lie down outside. On balance I think it is better that these dogs come back to somewhere warm and safe and were they are understood and wait for the right home. But it can take many months for a grey to become what most people would conside a 'pet dog' to be. Sometimes, some never do. That it not there fault. They all deserve love and understanding and a sofa. Lets hope that potential new grey owners listen carefully to Ruth and read these posts before making that lifetime commitment.

Daisy and I would like to wish everyone a very merry christmas. It is daisys first christmas in her forever home and she has had a special sardine breakfast and extra hugs. Every greyhound deserves a life full of love and sofas (although Daisy pefers her sheepskin rug!). Heres hoping for a year when more people appreciate the joy these special dogs can bring. xx

Daisy continues to discover life outside kennels. She is still very nervous but has had a look at the rabbits today at Pets At Home and has asked for one from Santa! She just loves cheese.....and has added a ball and a squeaky bow tie to the squeaky duck. I made the mistake of leaving half a pannetone cake on the worksurface whilst I put some bread on the birdtable. All that was left was a few crumbs on her whiskers. No harm done.But a scary moment. She is such a pleasure to have around and sooooo loves travelling in the car. She enjoys watching the sheba catfood adverts now she is more comfortable with the tv. I decided against bringing her to the Christmas Open Day - i thought the noise may worry her. But I will come and see Ruth on a quieter day so Daisy can have fuss and hugs and a new coat. x

Daisy has been out socialising today at Hatton. She had a look in the jewellry shop and got lots of pats from lots of different people. She is less nervous and loves to travel in the car. Yesterday we went off to Bourton on the Water for a lovely walk and a not so lovely visit to the dentist! She also had a mooch round a shop selling very posh doggy things. Daisy is an absolute delight. x

Daisy is such a poppet, still as quiet as a mouse all night but lovely wags and licks in the morning. She has been left for a few hours two days this week and when i returned i found a library book and her rgt papers on the rug. Both untouched .....perhaps she can read as well as melt hearts! She is very spookable when out in the big wide world but i know she will get better with experience. Daisy has the blessing of my beautiful boy Bouncer who I lost so recently, I know he is watching her from heaven. We never replace just have room for another one to love. And now its time for her breakfast.................x

Lovely new name, Daisy really suits her. xxx

Delighted to hear that Daisy had a good night n even more excited she wagged her tail at you this mornin. You were meant to be together.
Keep us updated

Love Mandy, mum to Goldie n Ruby (we met you on saturday)
xxxxx

Daisy was a golden girl all night. Not a peep out of her. I left one of those battery operated candles on all night so there was a tiny light for her if she woke up. She chose to sleep on her sheepskin rug and not in her new basket. The sofas remain undiscovered as yet! She woke up about 7.30 and I was greeted with a waggy tail. Still a little nervous about her food but that will sort itself out. Looking forward to lots of hugs and fun with her. x

Am officially Daisys mum - fabulous. Daisy has met the chickens - no reaction - excellent. We have been for a walk and Daisy has watched a movie and had her tea. Amazingly there was no reaction when I lit my wood burning stove. And tomorrow we off to meet a friend for lunch with her cocker spaniel. Harness much better than a collar for her. Thanks Ruth. I will reciprocate. x

I am hoping to be Dees mum.....being checked tomorrow so fingers and toes crossed. Dee will then become Daisy and join me and my two chickens, Primrose and Petunia. x

So pleased this lovely girl has been chosen. When we came to visit she was too shy to get out of her basket, i am sure in a home with time and love she will surely blossom.

Well done my beauty - reserved! Big cuddles. x

Well done, Dee! You are one of my favourites!

Lovely new pic x

Every day, Dee is getting braver! She is clean in her kennel every morning along with her kennel mate Buster. They are often curled up together in she same bed..... just adorable x

The lovely Dee is getting so much better now. Dashes up to the door to come out for her walk, and didn't react to the barking lab at the farm. She needed her legs cleaning when we got back and very patiently let me do each one, then lay down in her bed, bless her. x

Such a pretty girl, I do hope you find your forever sofa soon x

You are just the most beautiful thing we have seen in a long time, we love you Dee! xxx

i am so suprised that Dee hasnt got a home yet! She is so affectionate and is definatly gaining her confidence, she is so pretty and deserves to be in a loving by now...

The lovely Dee is definately starting to gain in confidence now, and she loves being out on her walk. Still a bit wary of eating if anyone is watching her (?) but I think she just needs time and the security of her own home to blossom. x

Glad to see that wing wasn't permanent.

What a pretty girl x

Dee is absolutely beautiful. She's still shy and a little nervous of things, but does love to be out on her walk and took quite an interest in the squirrel this afternoon, although she didn't pull or make a noise, she did prick up her ears and have a good look as it ran across the road - it was lovely to see. Fingers crossed for this lovley little girl.

Dee is nervous in the kennel but as soon as you are out on a walk she comes out of her shell and turns into a very happy little girl. x

Thanks for your kind words. I'm sure someone will snap Dee up - she is so beautiful. I keep coming to the website to give cuddles. One day.......... xx

We saw the photo of beautiful Lottie in the Homer magazine and were very sad for your loss. Like Lady Victoria has said.... when the time is right, there's a hound just waiting for you. Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xx

Sorry to hear about Lottie....I am sure when you are ready, there will be the prefect greyhound friend waiting for you. xxx

I love this picture of Dee sporting Halloween costume, very different.

I am not sure if our Rose, greyhound would be willing to wear green hair and a witches hat.

What a character. Reminds me of my beautiful Lottie. Love the outfit!!! Still not ready to replace my Lottie but I will get there!

She looks very cute! Very pretty fawn. Love the photo of her in the witch hat.

So cute! xxx

Great photo!

I wish I could but sadly trapped at work so I shall just have to use my imagination! xx

the must have outfit for every greyhound on hallowen

Thanks LindaPaul - she has every reason to be worried..... have you seen the kennel manager today?!!!!

Is she going trick or treating to night.Must say the outfit is very fetching now fatharry don't you go getting anyother ideas for the Christmas party.

Bless! She must be wondering what sort of place she's arrived at! The green hair really suits her though :)
xx

Spooky Dee! :-)

What a beauty. If I was contemplating a greyhound I wouldn't hesitate but have a cat who is just settling after we lost our other cat recently.
Hope you find a good home soon.

Pretty girl show she will fly out.