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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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Robbie
I’m Homed
When Declan and I got Robbie out for a bedtime wee this evenig he came out wearing his checked fleece like a kilt! He did look very cute! He went back in better fitting attire and as usual was very grateful and enthusiastic to receive a couple of biscuits after playing the touch game. He is a very clever boy. 🙂 Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 11, 2023, 11:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
It was a busy day today which saw fabulous Magic go home. Wishing him a very happy new life. Will miss seeing his lovely face. Xxx Truf Truf was Reserved! So happy for her. Xxx Jimmy came in for Ruth to look at his corns. His new sister Summer is doing great and settling very well with them all. 🙂 Xxx Norman took lovely Larky to the park. They both had a great time. Xxx Cath came in and her little girl Pod helped with small dog testing. Great to see so many of our residents being so good with her. Xxx Thanks so much to everyone who came to the kennels to help today. Our walkers managed to get morning and afternoon walks done before the rain set in! Thanks Di for the great homemade cake! Xxx Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 11, 2023, 10:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Humphrey (Herbie)
I’m Homed
Herbie has been fostered by Cath and her family. Hope she can work her magic and find this special boy his forever home! :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 11, 2023, 10:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Peggy
I’m Homed
We have so many lovely girls with us at the moment including gorgeous Peggy! Such a happy, ball of fun! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 11, 2023, 10:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Roxy (Larky)
I’m Homed
Thanks so much to Norman for taking this very pretty, young lady for a trip to the park today. :))) she is such a very happy girl, who loves everyone! A joy to have around. This afternoon she met Cath's little Pod and was very good with her. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 11, 2023, 10:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sparky
I’m Homed
Lovely to hear such a positive update on Sparky Sparkle! Do Hope he did ok while you were out today. Sending lots of love to your handsome lad. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 11, 2023, 10:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sid
I’m Homed
What a smashing lad Sid is! Who can resist him after such a brilliant report! :)) Thanks so much to his lovely foster Mum and Dad. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 11, 2023, 9:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Truf Truf
I’m Homed
Fantastic! Well done to little Truf, so happy to see her Reserved today. :))) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 11, 2023, 9:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Magic
I’m Homed
Brilliant to see Magic go home today. :)) He has a fabulous new family to share his life with. Lots of love and happiness to you all. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 11, 2023, 9:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Magic
I’m Homed
Oh magics new owners, I'm not jealous...much! Have a wonderful life gorgeous boy xxx
Posted by jetlucy on April 11, 2023, 9:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Truf Truf
I’m Homed
Yay gorgeous girl. A red sign. Well done. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on April 11, 2023, 9:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Truf Truf
I’m Homed
Yayyy well done Truf! Just looking at you made us laugh when we came in to see Sparky. You're going to make life so fun.
Posted by Longingforanothergrey on April 11, 2023, 6:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Truf Truf
I’m Homed
Woo Hoo - a red sign at last! Great news little Miss. x
Posted by Shanesmum on April 11, 2023, 5:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Magic
I’m Homed
Lovely homing photo of the gorgeous Mr Magic! Wishing you all lots of happy times ahead. x
Posted by Shanesmum on April 11, 2023, 5:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sid
I’m Homed
What an amazing report on Sid, how very heartwarming is how well he adjusted to a stay in a home. Sometimes it just takes time and patience to help these dogs settle into a home environment and start to enjoy the life of being a part of a family. Thanks to Katie and Wayne for giving this gorgeous boy a break from the Kennels and introduce him to the comfort of a life beyond a kennel. Xx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on April 11, 2023, 4:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sid
I’m Homed
Lovely report Sid mate, sounds like you have started to relax into life outside of racing but just need a little bit more help. There is so much that's new and different and it can overwhelm some of these beautiful souls, plenty of time and patience required to guide them along their way. Hope Sid's confidence continues to grow in his new foster home.x
Posted by Shanesmum on April 11, 2023, 2:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sparky
I’m Homed
What a great report on the gorgeous Sparkle & Shine! I am so pleased for you that he is settling so well and is learning so quickly - what a little star. The outside world is such a culture shock for these souls that have spent years in a kennel environment, and they all learn to adjust at their own pace, but Mr Sparks seems to have got it sorted now! All the best.
Posted by Shanesmum on April 11, 2023, 1:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Roxy (Larky)
I’m Homed
Larky was an absolute pleasure to Elmdon Park today She showed no reaction to her broken hock which has recovered perfectly and she walked sensibly on the lead. She met other breeds of all sizes and showed no negative reactions towards them. She travelled well in the car to the park. A really lovely girl who is going to be a wonderful loving addition to any home.
Posted by Stormin on April 11, 2023, 11:19 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sid
I’m Homed
We have had this fabulous report from Sid’s few day’s in foster: he’s clean in the house, no accidents and asks when he needs to go out he’s learnt “in your bed” and we started teaching him “down” - he will be so easy to train he loves ear scratches, neck scratches, belly scratches and gives paw of more we have been able to sit next to him when he’s in his bed, playing with him or giving him belly rubs, he’s shown no possession of his bed / sleeping area towards us he loves playing with soft squeaky toys and has shown no possession or aggression over his toys at all. He almost “gives” them to you so you’ll throw them again. If they land a bit away from his paws you have to go and get it for him, i.e. too far he is really inquisitive and wants to investigate surfaces, rooms, bags etc. He started to surf the kitchen worktops very well so this will need monitoring, don’t leave food around he has let us wipe his paws when he comes in from the garden, and has started to give his paw of his own accord ready for the towel he is very, very gentle with food - he sniffs it first, sometimes licks it then takes it really gently. He’s a messy eater with biscuits! he is so, so frightened of new noises, sudden movements, sound from the TV, sudden noises. We imagine he would be better in a house with no small children. If he’s on a walk and something spooks him he moves backward - we found a harness worked well as we had more control if this happened than just a collar. his confidence has grown so much over these few days. He has stopped cowering when we go near him and now wags his tail, so it hasn’t taken long for him to trust us at all. he is a velcro dog and follows you around everywhere - he stressed when we went upstairs and he was on his own. We taught him to go in his bed before we go upstairs, and he succeeded in staying in his bed until we came back down. However, he then got up and followed us around when we came downstairs. He does not like being left on his own and may benefit from having another, more confident dog around to be the pack leader. He has not slept on his own downstairs, he got too stressed. he encountered a labrador on a walk, who we bumped into around a blind corner. Sid immediately said hello to the labrador and leant on the owner who made a fuss of him. This was so confident from Sid, who had been scared of us the day before. He had no issues with meeting this big dog up close. he can get distracted by dogs who are running around the field at a distance, it’s more curiosity and he has shown no aggression. With treats he can be easily distracted. He’s more unsure and with time his confidence will grow. We have not met any small dogs up close on our walks. he walks well on the lead, but was very stressed as it was a new area. Sudden noises out walking make him jump. he is VERY interested in cats he ate his meals well, we think maybe our scoop is bigger than the Daybreaks one as he wasn’t finishing 2 scoops every meal, although did go back and finish it off an hour or so later. He loves treats, bacon, sausages, cheese… It’s been a joy to have Sid and he’s just a really lovely dog Sid is being returned from his short term foster home today but due to his anxiety in the kennel, he is being transferred to another foster home later today.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on April 11, 2023, 9:13 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sparky
I’m Homed
I just wanted to leave a little note about Sparkle as, when I spoke to Jo on Sunday night, I was really worried about leaving him to do my first shift at work. He was crying whenever he couldn't see us and when he thought he'd been left he'd get very upset. But what a difference a day makes! As advised, we left him for 5 minutes initially, then gradually increased it. Before long, he was beginning to appear less bothered by our absence. We then actually left the house, for a nerve wracking hour, to get some Sparky-related supplies. The house was quiet when we got back...nothing when we opened the door...Then we heard a thud upstairs and his face appeared! Cheeky Sparks had jumped the stair gate keeping him confined to the kitchen area and decided he'd be far more comfortable on our bed upstairs! He'd only learnt to climb the stairs that morning, so was taking full advantage of his new skill. So that's where he'll be when I'm at work today and I'm confident I'll return home to a content and well-rested Sparkle. I also mentioned to Jo he'd been doing a fair amount of marking in the house, for which he received a firm 'NO' and was taken straight into the garden. Well, yesterday, he finished his breakfast and, without any prompting, trotted straight out into the garden and did a wee. I was ecstatic and he got chicken, cheese and loads of praise. No fluke - at dinner time, he did it again. What a wonderful, wonderful boy. He's so funny, loving and affectionate, I couldn't be any more grateful to have him in our lives. Every minute of the 4 year wait was worth it! Thank you everyone at Daybreaks xxx
Posted by Longingforanothergrey on April 11, 2023, 6:07 am | 👍 0 Likes