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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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Cherry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sorry....thinking of all who love her. Run free precious girl xxx
Posted by DuleekDandy on November 29, 2014, 6:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cherry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We are sorry for cherry pie family we are sending our love to you run free cherry girl at rainbow bridge with all your friends and big hugs to your family tinker and her nanna x
Posted by Tinker'sNan on November 29, 2014, 6:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cherry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sad run free at the bridge beautiful xxx
Posted by blueangel on November 29, 2014, 6:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Holly
I’m Homed
Well done holly xxx
Posted by blueangel on November 29, 2014, 6:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Isabella
I’m Homed
Her new mum took one look her and knew she was the one well bella xxx
Posted by blueangel on November 29, 2014, 6:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cherry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Bless her , run free sweet Cherry x
Posted by Hartstone on November 29, 2014, 4:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cherry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have had the saddest news today that the beautiful Cherry Pie left for Rainbow Bridge this morning...... this girl was a very special little one..... Run free precious girl x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on November 29, 2014, 4:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Charlie (Millhouse)
I’m Homed
Millhouse will be joining his fellow greys on this Sundays Sutton Walk. If there is anyone who has it in their mind they would like to welcome a friendly, affectionate greyhound who gets on brilliantly with his fellow greys an d has bundles of character into their home please come and take a look at this lad tomorrow. For anyone not able to make the walk but would like to view him at the Open Day he should be back at Daybreaks by 1.00 pm.
Posted by Stormin on November 29, 2014, 4:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Some times the quiet ones get overlooked I wonder if this is what is happening with the gorgeous Paddy, my dog Jed is very like Paddy quiet and doesn't put himself forward but he is such a gentle, affectionate and loveable soul. Please people do not pass this guy by he is an absolute gem.
Posted by Caro on November 29, 2014, 4:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kylie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi! Thanks for your reply. Think we perhaps need to start from scratch again and build up the time we leave her. We did do this in the beginning and thought all was OK but 4 months after we had her the neighbours then decided to tell us about the howling! Wish they had said sooner. Do agree about the going upstairs. We have let Milly or our previous hound, Tia to come up and Milly sleeps happily downstairs with no problem. Guess it's like you say - perseverance! Xx
Posted by helenanddave on November 29, 2014, 11:08 am | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Lovely Paddy, Hope your forever home arrives soon. It must be your turn now. Sending you my cuddle today. xx
Posted by MomofTess on November 29, 2014, 9:49 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rosa
I’m Homed
BIG electronic cuddle for you today sweetie pie... look forward to a real one on Sunday at the Christmas party. T, J & R xxx
Posted by TJ on November 29, 2014, 9:27 am | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Here's hoping this is your weekend Paddy.
Posted by Caro on November 29, 2014, 7:54 am | 👍 0 Likes
Kylie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Helen and Dave. We've done the same with Kylie as with when we first had our Lucy and Ben. We did it in small stages really, starting with going upstairs or just shutting the back door and standing in the garden where we couldn't be seen but could still hear and attempting to stay out of sight for a minute or two then going back and returning whichever dog to their bed, settling them then trying it again. Only two or three times in a row then going about our business. When we were being shadowed in the early days for all of them, we'd just walk around as if they weren't there til they got bored and went and sat down. (I find greyhounds tend to fold to the floor eventually if there's nothing in it for them). With Kylie being so cuddly, we have tried not to give in to the early demands for fuss and just give her a quick stroke then send her to her bed (in the same room) and a few minutes later call her over for fuss then send her away again after a little while to her bed. I suppose really we've tried to not let them get overly dependent on us for security and be present but not stuck to them and gently discourage them sticking to us to give them confidence in their own (and each other's) company. We also have been leaving the radio on at a low level so they can hear something when we go out. (I'm assuming all has been fine with Kylie when we've gone out. She hasn't been crying when we've left and not even by the door when we've come back til she hears the key in the lock. Our neighbour we've asked to text if there's a problem hasn't reported anything either). We also don't make a fuss of any of them just before we go out or immediately as we come back. We've built up how long we leave them for..we've gone from a couple of minutes to five, then ten, twenty minutes/half hour walk round the block, then an hour or so and a couple of hours up to three or more. We've tended to leave it biggest part of a week before attempting an hour or more so they're more used to their new life first. We also did this with the 8 year old foster girl we had last year. It may help Kylie that she's got Lucy and Ben who don't make any fuss when we go out anywhere although I have heard of cases where having another dog has made no difference. A work colleague recently took on a rescue dog (non hound) that had serious separation anxiety to the extent it wrecked his house in the first few weeks, but he persevered and discovered DAP sprays and it got better although he did use it very heavy-handedly at first to calm the dog down. I can't say as I haven't used them. We also make sure the dogs all have toilet opportunity before we go out so that doesn't cause any extra discomfort. I think it's just perseverance really. I don't know if it's relevant but we always have our dogs sleep downstairs and they're not allowed upstairs right from the start so that gives a boundary to begin with I suppose. I don't know if any of this will help you but all the best x
Posted by Justine&Andy on November 28, 2014, 7:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Coilean (Bubbs)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Lovely long nose what a sweetie.
Posted by Caro on November 28, 2014, 5:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jed
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well what a small world we live in Jed and I were sat in our favorite dog friendly pub in Leominster having lunch and the table next to me asked about Jed and where he came from they all knew about Daybreaks, Ruth and all the good work you do, they could not speak highly enough of you all, as can I keep up the good work.
Posted by Caro on November 28, 2014, 4:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kylie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Justine and Andy. It's lovely to hear Kylie is doing so well with you, she looks such a sweet girl. I was wondering if you could give me any tips on how you handled her separation anxiety. We have had our Milly since May but if we have to leave her alone she is howling and barking. Am in the process if trying various things but just wondered how you approached the issue. Thanks a lot! X
Posted by helenanddave on November 28, 2014, 1:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Poor Joesph, do hope he is looking and feeling better tonight. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 27, 2014, 10:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kylie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Kylie's such a happy little girl. I had a visit from my mom again this afternoon and she met her at the door of the front room wagging her bum let alone her tail and went up several times during the visit for mom to take on fussing duties. Kylie really is anyone's for a cuddle! I don't think I've ever known such a cuddly greyhound. Ours like attention but are equally happy just knowing you're around somewhere if they fancy a cuddle or a belly rub. Kylie also stood patiently for grooming this morning too - in the kitchen as damp and cold outside. The only thing she's not keen on is having her ears cleaned but I persevere anyway. She ate around 90% of her food again today too. We haven't put any wet food in for around a week now. The separation anxiety seems to have settled down really well now. I don't usually work on Thursdays and today, I heard no grumblings or whines from Kylie when I was upstairs or outside whereas last week, there were a few. She seems so much happier and relaxed. We hope her brothers and sisters are doing ok too. I'm cuddling Kylie today because she deserves it for being a little star x
Posted by Justine&Andy on November 27, 2014, 10:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Joe. Hope you are starting to feel better now you are back home. Sure you are getting lots of TLC. Loads of hugs. Xx
Posted by helenanddave on November 27, 2014, 9:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes