Hi Folks! hope everybody is ok, Colin is sorry to hear about his pal "Wizard" - and says to keep his chin up - a new mum and dad will be along shortly! We'd help if we could but 2 dogs in our house is enough for us at the minute. Colin has been to the local vets to register today, had a weigh-in (a healthy 31.5kg), and is booked in for his dental on the 20th May - we were going to do it the week before but that would be friday the 13th..........hmm! Anyway, a big love to everybody at Daybreaks from Colin, Ellie and us! ps. Colin says can Ruth let him know when she secures the new "fenced off field" so he can have a nice safe run now and again? Cheers all! X X

such a lovely update, thank you Colin for telling your mum and dad to let us know how you are doing will try and come and visit you all sometime soon. lots of love ...Ina xxxx

Hi Folks! just a quick hello and update from Colin - and us! Well, Colin is doing just fine and seems to be settling in well - and we feel like we've had him ages already. He really has made himself part of the family! He is an amusing chap with some very funny quirks! In the morning when he gets up and gives you a kiss to wake you, he then starts to "laugh"! - he opens his mouth, shows his teeth and makes a sort of laughing noise! very funny! - and when its time for a walk he bounces on the spot like a big Kangaroo and "laughs" at the same time! He gets on well with Ellie - which is a bonus of course!, we left him indoors with Ellie (muzzled of course) for an hour, and when we came back they were on the settee together! He also loves his walks round Barton Marina and doesn't appear to be at all bothered by the ducks and swans - what a good boy! He likes his Greyhound friends in the village too and always has a wagging tail for them! Bye from Colin , Ellie and us for now - will keep ya posted! X

its wonderful to hear that he is doing well...he is such a sweet boy and i am so happy that he has gone to such a wonderful home. :-) xxxx

Hi there all Colin fans! just a quick line to say Colin is settling in very well so far (of course this will take time, but so far, so good) - he has been a couple of nice long walks today in the woods with little ellie, followed by some sunbathing together in the garden! He has been a very good boy and is quickly learning the ways of the household, loves his bed and spends lots of time in it! but is always excited when its "walkies!" - will keep ya all posted and will send some photos when we get chance - Colin sends his love and wants to thank everybody at Daybreaks for looking after him so well! and a big thanks from us too! X X

so happy for you colin, enjoy your new home lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxx

with a tear in my eyes i waved Colin off to his new home, he looked so happy in the car in his handsome new collar snuggled into his brandnew bed...he will have a lovely life and he will be given the love he deserves...be good little man and hopefully i shall come and visit you and your little sis soon. xxxx

Its your big day today Colin! We are looking forward to bringing you home later - a nice new bed awaits you, and a big woods to walk round! So, we hope you'll like it, and your new girlfriend too - she's quite good looking so we think you wont mind! Be a good boy and we'll see you later darling! Big hugs from ya new mum and dad! X X

Colin, how lucky are you a new pretty girlfriend and you get to hang out in the woods with a gang of greyhounds!
You really are onto a winner this time and it looks like you are going to have a well deserved new life.
Well done to Ellie and her mum and those greyhounds in the village who might have a part to play in convincing your new family to take you on.

:-))) xxxx

Been to visit lovely Colin today to give him a fuss for ten minutes and a treat or two! He seemed nice and chilled out, think he had been for walk and had his dinner, and fancied a nap! He's looking forward to meeting his greyhound mates in the village, and says hi to Santa, Marty, Beau, Misty and Tilley! Have a nice evening Colin, see you soon! Be a good boy! x

Morning Colin! Hope ya doing ok lovely lad. I'll try and get across to the kennels today and pay you a visit if I can. I'll come and sit with you for a bit, might bring ya a treat if ya a good boy! soon be at home Colin! Cant wait to have you with us! also you'll be pleased to know I've booked the week off work So I can spend lots of time with you when you come home with us! Big hugs boy! X X

Met Grant & Tracey today - they only live down the road - glad they took our advice about taking a grey & look forward to meeting Colin on our walks in the woods - all the best from Santa & Marty ( Beau, Misty & Tilley )

Hope it works out for you this time Colin, be happy! xxx

Well done, Colin - so pleased for you! xx

All went well today with our visit and the meet and greet between Ellie (our Bichon Frise!) and Colin couldn't have gone better! Colin seems a lovely lad and we are very much looking forward to bringing him home, we are sure he'll enjoy the country walks and in the winter, the log burner! Thanks to all the staff and helpers at Daybreaks for their help and advice. See you soon Colin! Big loves to you! X X

well done handsome boy, you have charmed Ellie and you will be going to your new home very very soon. i am so happy for you and for your new family. xxxx

Keeping everything crossed for you, Colin! xxxx

i am keeping my fingers crossed that little Ellie will fall in love with you today as that will mean you will have a fab home to go to, homecheck has been done so it would be all systems go...be at your very best behaviour and dazzle the little madam Colin. xxxx

looking forward to visiting colin (and the others of course!) - we have heard good things about you boy, and we hope we can offer you a nice home - subject to our other dog's approval though! I'm sure she'll love ya! big hugs colin! X

Wishing the lad a speedy adoption ..... as with us humans we have to respect a dogs personal space .... hopefully a home won't be too long coming Jx

I totally agree with Emma and Wispas mums comments. Good luck Colin, you're family are out there for you, be patient, hopefully for not too long! XXXXX

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It's so important for any dog to have their space respected and that goes for children of any age, and indeed adults too. I STILL have the poster of rules stuck up on my kitchen wall over 2 years after adopting Kevin! It serves as an important reminder to us all, and I also make my children's friends read it so they know not to disturb the dogs when they are eating, sleeping or resting. Good luck Colin xxx

what a star, Colin gave blood today and was so good. :-) xxx

Colin is a fantastic dog..... with regard to children the rule is always for the children to respect the dog and in return the dog will respect the children. Dogs will only growl or bite if they feel threatened. It is so very important in the first few weeks of being in a new home that the dog is always given space and time to adjust to their new surroundings and those within it. I hope someone will find it in their heart to take him soon as he is quite stressed at the kennels and unfortunately the Boswell house is full to bursting at the moment :-(

I'm gutted that it didn't work out for us with Colin. The reasons were to do with him and our daughter not getting on too well. I want to tell everyone that he is a really fantastic dog, and for anyone that wants to rehome him you won't be disapointed. I would suggest that older children are a better choice with Colin, but where can I start about him:
He is house trained, walks fantastic on the lead, sits on asking, doesn't 'hound' you for food when you are eating. He came face to face with a staffie who wasn't very happy and did not respond at all, when a cat ran in front of him he didn't react; he does, howver respond to his name benson and his ears prick up and he looks straight at you . We left him alone in the house for 2 hours and he didn't touch a thing, not once accident at all, and no reaction to any of the household equipment. I have cried so much today, he really is a fantastic dog, just maybe not with young children. Please, please, anyone who wants a really fantastic dog, consider Colin... I promise you won't be dissapointed at all.

gutted...what happened little man? will give you big cuddles tomorrow :-( xxxx

why has he come back so quickly???

Poor, poor Colin. I'm so sad for him and really hope that he finds a new mum and dad very soon. Sending a big cuddle.
Linda x

Oh no, how sad. Please give him a hug from me. xxx

Colin sadly was returned today.....

Oh no, thought Colin was reserved.....

Well, Jensen (Colin) has been with us since 2pm today. It doesn't feel like he hasn't always been here. At one point, we had only been hom for 2 hours and we had 4 kids and 4 adults here. He was brilliant, not phased at all by the screaming kids. I can't believe that afetr only 1/2 a hour he as fast asleep on the setee. The kids love him, Mark and I love him. Hope this an only get better. Thanks Ruth for all your advice, and you were right he is a gentleman.

So pleased he didn't remain long in kennels I am sure he is one happy hound.

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so very happy for this lovely boy...way to go Colin. lots of love xxxx

Wonderful to see Colin has been reserved! xxx

Please please someone out there look at Colin, this is heart breaking for everyone and he needs to be back in a home ASAP.

so gutted for colin ,he has seemed so fed up today ,i hope someone snaps him up asap

Colin is arriving back on Sunday morning.

he deserves a cuddle . how sad xx

poor little boy, but hopefully he will find a home soon. xxx

That's a shame, poor lad. Sad for all concerned. xxx

Colin is being returned due to a marriage break up and will be arriving back at Daybreaks soon.

We met Colin today and he was gorgeous, so much so hopefully he will be coming to live with us soon! He had lots of cuddles from the kids.

aww colin looks adorable and with 153 races he deserves a rest!

Colin is such a sweetie - he seems good with children but I think he would find babies and the sounds they make a little intriguing - as would most dogs until they get used what is around them with positive training and yummy rewards!

Colin is lovely and soft and kind, we met him yesturday and he wouldnt stop licking my husbands hand he was so sweet. Why on the comments does it say he would suit an older couple? would you consider rehoming him to a family with children?