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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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Diamond (Tiny)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Love your new name and your new coat Diamond. Be happy sweetheart xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on December 31, 2016, 8:41 am | 👍 0 Likes
Diamond (Tiny)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I think that you will have a lot of fun with Diamond. I found that she could be easily persuaded with meaty strips! Lovely hound
Posted by Jembob on December 30, 2016, 10:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ernie (Snap)
I’m Homed
Snap gets my cuddle today too! He is a really lovely boy. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on December 30, 2016, 10:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Diamond (Tiny)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Wishing Diamond and her family lots of great times together. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on December 30, 2016, 10:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Diamond (Tiny)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Diamond is settling in well. She has spent the day getting used to her new home and garden, thank you to everybody at Perry Barr RGT for all there help with Diamond and all the other dogs.
Posted by RickyJessicaDimeandDaisy on December 30, 2016, 9:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ernie (Snap)
I’m Homed
Hey Snap, I've just read 'Aunty Angies' daily diary update, stating how good you're being having your eye drops put in, so you just have to get our family cuddle today gorgeous. Keeping our paws & fingers crossed that your poorly eyes are soon much better. Big hugs, xxxx
Posted by TJ on December 30, 2016, 8:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Diamond (Tiny)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Lovely new name for you Diamond and a great first family photo. Wishing you all happiness. Big hugs xxxx
Posted by TJ on December 30, 2016, 7:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Stevie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Sending you electronic thought cuddles Stevie and paws crossed that you're feeling so much better soon. xxxx
Posted by TJ on December 30, 2016, 7:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ernie (Snap)
I’m Homed
The beautiful Snap gets my electronic cuddle for today, I do hope his eyes get better soon bless him xxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on December 30, 2016, 6:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie (Lady)
I’m Homed
The lovely Lady showed another side to herself last night - she has absolutely no problem with fireworks! Someone was celebrating something very local to us and Lady just carried on strolling round the garden, ignored all the bangs and happily watched the display! Please could someone find room in their life for this girl? - kennel life is not for the life for this lovely Lady, she is an absolute dream!
Posted by A&A on December 30, 2016, 4:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Stevie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh my goodness.... what a stressful time you've all had. Hope that your Stevie continues to improve on his medication and is back to full health very soon. We are totally in agreement about insurance Jo and Petplan have been terrific in our experience. We had some huge bills with Lola having a stroke in 2014 when she had MRI scans at the Willows and with. her recent illness and they have never quibbled and been very prompt in payment. Well worth it for the peace of mind. Happy new year to you and the gang xx
Posted by LindaPaul on December 30, 2016, 3:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Stevie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So glad to hear your boy is on the mend. We had a situation with our grey Dexter in May, long story so won't bore you with the details but thank God we had pet insurance, 5 over night stays at pet hospital, Mri and Cat scan, drips and various tests came to the lovely total of £3,000. We nearly lost our boy and would have paid the money regardless, but pet insurance is so important to have. Hope Stevie is back to full health soon xxx
Posted by shanishoo on December 30, 2016, 10:23 am | 👍 0 Likes
Stevie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Sending Stevie my cuddle today....wishing him a speedy recovery, lots of love to you all. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on December 30, 2016, 10:08 am | 👍 0 Likes
Stevie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I didn't want to post this until I had some better news. This week we had a real panic with Stevie. On Tuesday late afternoon he started to be unwell (won't go into the gorey details). Needless to say our local vet was shut, rang several more, also shut. Tried our local vet emergency number, no luck, rang Willows, still no luck. In desperation I rang Ruth. She very kindly contacted Willows and got through, they advised to go straight over. In the meantime I managed to get through to our emergency vet, I decided to take him there as they have all his history. This resulted in a trip to Coventry where Stevie continued to be very unwell. He was checked out and they advised that it looked like he had an infection, they decided to admit him. He was put on IV antibiotics and fluids and was clearly very stressed. He wouldn't ear or drink. The vets were very good, they rang me on Wednesday morning at 06.30 with an update. He wasn't as stressed as he was, but still was not right. Further update later in the morning saying he was more settled and I could visit him in the afternoon. When I saw him I went into meltdown, he was panting very badly and was obviously in some discomfort. He stayed again overnight and managed to eat 2 sardines. A call on Thursday morning said there had been some improvement and they were hoping to transfer him from Coventry to Sheldon and discharge him home as they felt he would be better off there and hopefully would start eating. They transported him late afternoon and I went to collect him. I could not believe the difference in him from the previous day, he knows the vets and nurses at the clinic and was clearly much happier being around people he knows. He was discharged with 2 lots of antibiotics and 1 lot of gastro tablets. Fortunately, and after all my rambling on, my point is how important it is to have pet insurance. I am with Pet Plan and they will settle the bill directly with the vets if you want. The receptionist did ask if I had requested this with insurers, to which I advised I had, and he said 'thank goodness for that'. The bill for treatments stands at £1200.00! Thankfully he seems to be much brighter and did manage to eat a little cereal this morning and several cheese slices with medication hidden in them. I would like to say a huge thanks to Ruth for all her help and support on Tuesday, it was very much appreciated, again going above and beyond, and also for her call checking how he was when we arrived at the vets. So once again if you are unsure about insurance the moral and importance of this is PLEASE DO MAKE SURE YOUR PET IS INSURED. Jo X (oh and Happy New Year all). xx
Posted by stevie,sarah,willow&Max'smum on December 30, 2016, 9:46 am | 👍 0 Likes
Max
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Right, first things first. if you want to know the Daybreaks definition of the word 'FOSTER' translated it actually means you will become a complete and utter failure. I know this as a year ago today I saw post from Ruth saying that Max was struggling in kennels after unfortunately being returned. I contacted her and said as my family were away I could foster him for just over a week, and like that ever happened. He officially became mine on 9th Jan. He is such a different dog, he does the stairs, he has found the bed and after I kept telling people he won't go on the sofa he found that last week! He is toy mad, and races around like the Tasmanian devil sending the rugs skidding across the room. He is such a joy and so loving. So glad I managed to be such a failure. Love you Maxi boy. xxxxx
Posted by stevie,sarah,willow&Max'smum on December 30, 2016, 9:16 am | 👍 0 Likes
Missy C
I’m Homed
Missy has been fostered today...sure it will be a good break from kennel life for her. She is a very happy, lively girl. Sending her my cuddle tonight. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on December 29, 2016, 10:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Penny
I’m Homed
What a lovely rehoming picture, all 3 look very happy. Well done pretty Penny xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on December 29, 2016, 2:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie (Lady)
I’m Homed
Lady, together with Peggy, has been fostered with us since Christmas Eve. Can't believe how quick she settled in to home life, having never been in a home before! Surprisingly she's already house trained, so no problems there. She's very inquisitive - every open door is an opportunity to explore and loves watching (and chasing!) squirrels and birds in the garden. She stands her ground and can be a little stubborn at times but she's full of fun and really loving. She's fine around children but doesn't seem keen on little dogs that she's seen on walks. Lady would make the perfect pet!!!!
Posted by A&A on December 29, 2016, 9:29 am | 👍 0 Likes
Peggy (Lottie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
This beautiful girl, together with Lady, has been fostered with us since Christmas Eve. She is absolutely adorable and settled very easily into home life. She is very well behaved, loves cuddles and she's house trained. We've been on walks in the park and on a organised walk with others dogs and children and she is so good. She shares well with Lady, and would make the perfect pet, either with another dog or on her home.
Posted by A&A on December 29, 2016, 9:11 am | 👍 0 Likes
Gigi
I’m Homed
Lovely new pictures of Gigi, can't believe this girl is still at Daybreaks, she so needs a home to call her own. Please don't overlook this sweet girl, just give her the chance she so deserves. Xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on December 29, 2016, 7:12 am | 👍 0 Likes