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Welcome to the Comments Page! Here, you’ll find a chronological collection of all the comments shared by our community about the greyhounds looking for their forever homes, our events, and other updates. It’s a wonderful space to see what others are saying, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation as we work together to find loving families for these amazing dogs.
This page also highlights the incredible efforts of our dedicated volunteers, whose love and commitment make everything we do possible. From caring for the dogs to organizing events and fostering a supportive community, our volunteers are at the heart of Daybreaks. Their passion and hard work ensure that every greyhound receives the attention, care, and second chance they deserve.
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Ashley
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Such good news, welcome to the FFP Club from recent fellow members x
Posted by steveandwend on May 20, 2018, 1:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
So sorry for the delay in the diary update...fell asleep on the sofa and have been woken up by Fletcher's snoring! :)) A quiet morning, sure it was due to a wedding going on somewhere! However our two lovely Duke of Edinburgh lads were happy to come to the kennels to walk the dogs...they were certainly not intested in watching Harry and Megan walk down the aisle! 🙂 Wouldn't it be great if we could get the Happy couple to adopt a Greyhound or two!! Susie, Rory and my little Lyra went off to Melbicks to help with a roadshow for the morning with Jill, Paul, Sarah and Steve. It was Puppy Class day and I was told they all did really well with the many different breeds of dogs around. 🙂 If you are interested in helping out at roadshows please give us a call at the kennels 0121 782 7702 for more information. Fantastic news for Ashley! Thanks you so much to Myra and Alan for offering him a wonderful new home with them. We really must get those FFP t-shirts sorted or have an annual FFP Day! We had a visit from Jack and his lovely family this morning. Jack had a good time in the run, but not so happy about having his nails trimmed. Xx He looked great and it was obvious how much he is loved. 🙂 We are expecting two new arrivals tomorrow. Sadly our waiting list grows ever longer, we have over SEVENTY Greyhounds now waiting to come into the kennels, please, please consider giving a home to one our beautiful boys and girls. Xx Wishing Ruth a very happy Birthday for today and to Jess whose Birthdsy was earlier in the week. :))) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 19, 2018, 11:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ashley
Over the Rainbow Bridge
The best news ever for Ashley! Yet again the Failed Foster Parents club gains two more members!! Well done to Myra and Alan for failing miserably! :))) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 19, 2018, 11:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ashley
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh Ashley so pleased you’re wonderful. Well done!
Posted by CuteBarneyGumbleS on May 19, 2018, 9:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ashley
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ashley is delightful. We will continue to work on his uncertainty with my daughter but I feel very confident that this lovely boy just needs reassurance. Like most of these gorgeous dogs he wants to please and to have as many cuddles as can be managed!!!! We can do that!!!! Many thanks to Kate and to Ruth for their continuing help. Two very happy FFP's xxx
Posted by rubytwoshoes on May 19, 2018, 7:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ashley
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh well done Ashley, I am so happy for you and your lovely family, ohhhh, I do like a happy ending xxxxxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on May 19, 2018, 2:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Finlay (Tony)
I’m Homed
Well I think I can safely say Tony is still "keen". Let him and Nina out to run down the big garden this morning and forgot the squirrel is usually around early. Well today he was sat in the middle of the lawn deciding which peanut holder to go for. Not for long! Both hounds saw him at the same time and "game on" He was in a dilemma as to which way to run cause now there where two Grey's not one. I thought for a moment I was at the track, after 2 laps around the lawn Tony and Nina looked like they where heading for a photo finish. Then the squirrel made a run for the neighbors fence Luckily he made it and they put their breaks on.I had my heart in my mouth as they where frighteningly fast and I will squirrel check before they are let out in future.A neighbor who saw it all from her bedroom window asked for the odds for the next race. I would say EVENS LOL.
Posted by loveheart on May 18, 2018, 7:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
What a nice day that was - cleaning and feeding was done in a trice thanks to Richard & Shirley and the early arrival of volunteers from HSBC. Plenty of help meant morning and afternoon walks, as well as health checks, grooming and playing - our boys & girls were well and truly spoiled today!! It was great to see the change in the lovely Stella since her arrival last week - she is a happy, friendly girl and I'm so happy she has been reserved already. Seren spent the day in the office, what a treasure she is, she is such a pretty little girl and so good. With so much help I was able to tackle the drains and gulleys in the kennel blocks. It is very satisfying to have a real good spring clean and leave everything fresh and smelling of relaxing lavender (yes, perhaps I am just a little bit strange, lol!!!). Brandy & Petal seem to be getting on fine, although he is still a little stressed. Hopefully with time he will relax and realise all is well and he's in a safe place. Was good to see Ruth this morning, although she is still in considerable pain - I finally persuaded her to go home this afternoon and try to rest, not easy when you're in pain, here's hoping she starts to feel much better soon. Well yet another week has flown by, I really don't know where the time is going! There are viewings booked for the weekend, so keep your fingers crossed. Enjoy your weekend everyone. Angie xx
Posted by Shanesmum on May 18, 2018, 5:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Finlay (Tony)
I’m Homed
I just want to send loving thoughts to Ruth and Foxy. When Nina stayed with Ruth and I gave her the bag of goodies and a toy was in it Foxy went to the bag and surprise, surprise he took the toy! not the food.The flesh may be weak but his spirit is still young. Lets face it we are all 21 in our heads whatever age and Foxy has been such a special boy who overcame great odds to live a wonderful life with Ruth. I am sure he would love me to say to her "Thanks mum" Don't think my girl would have minded trading me in for her when I went to collect her. Ruth, you rock ! x
Posted by loveheart on May 18, 2018, 11:50 am | 👍 0 Likes
Stella
Over the Rainbow Bridge
It was great to see Stella reserved yesterday, she is a fabulous girl who despite what she has been through recently is a Happy little bean. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 18, 2018, 11:20 am | 👍 0 Likes
Seren (Jingle/Pepper)
I’m Homed
What a difficult decision you have had to make but you are doing the best for both of them and I really hope that you can get some help with Daisy. I am thinking of you all, love from Carol and moe xx
Posted by bluespriest on May 18, 2018, 9:59 am | 👍 0 Likes
Shelby (Brett)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am so sorry to hear that you have lost Shelby. It is very painful. Love to you and Ria x
Posted by bluespriest on May 18, 2018, 9:53 am | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
I do hope that both Foxy and Ruth are feeling better soon. Thinking of you. xxx
Posted by stevie,sarah,willow&Max'smum on May 18, 2018, 7:29 am | 👍 0 Likes
Seren (Jingle/Pepper)
I’m Homed
Thank you all for your kind words, it really means a lot. Lovely Ruth took the time this morning to email me to let me know that Seren had a settled night and a lovely run this morning which I thought was really nice of her as I know her days are filled to the brim already. It was also great to hear that she'd had a lovely day in the office cuddling up with Paddy, she does love a cuddle. The house hasn't been the same today and I know that Daisy has felt it too as she has been very quiet today. I've been recommended an alternative vet who will look further into Daisy's problems and they have lots of the larger investigative equipment on site so we will hopefully start to get some answers as to how best to help Daisy. Thank you so much to everyone at Daybreaks for taking such wonderful care of our girl, you are all amazing and I cannot thank you enough.x
Posted by lorrainewsm on May 18, 2018, 12:52 am | 👍 0 Likes
Nick
I’m Homed
A cuddle for Nick, he is an extremely handsome, friendly and adorable big lad. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 17, 2018, 11:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Seren (Jingle/Pepper)
I’m Homed
So very sorry for you all. Do hope you are able to help Daisy. Seren spent the day in the office today and was such a good girl. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 17, 2018, 11:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
A busy day....with lots of help we made good time with feeding and cleaning. 🙂 Even had time for tea (hot chocolate for me!) before walks! Sue popped in with her gorgeous Deerhound Lizzie. Our first walkers were just returning to the kennels, so we took the opportunity to do a little meet and greet with Lizzie. She is such a calm and gentle girl, met all our residents one by one. They were all great with her with only Petal reacting. She was quite apprehensive, but with some help from Ruth was soon responding well. :)) Brandy has been quite stressed since his arrival with us. We have paired him up with Petal tonight to see if having the company of a pretty girl will help him. 🙂 A lovely couple came to meet the dogs this afternoon and fell in love with Stella. 🙂 Such brilliant news for her! She is a tremendous little girl. :)) Sending big hugs to Foxy. We all know how it feels when our babies are not well. Xxx Thanks to everyone who helped out today. Sara and Louis came in again 🙂 Lyra sends her apologies for disembowelling Louis's new toy!! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 17, 2018, 11:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Poor Foxy and you Ruth Lots of love Xxxx
Posted by PamD on May 17, 2018, 11:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Shelby (Brett)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Dear Graham, Shelby was a super lad, being black and a big boy he had to wait quite a while to find a home. Thanks to you he had a great life where he was loved very much. Thinking of you and Ria and sending lots of love, Kate Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 17, 2018, 10:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Shelby (Brett)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sorry for your loss xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on May 17, 2018, 10:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes