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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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Banger
I’m Homed
Met Banger today, what a gorgeous big boy he is xx
Posted by EmilysQueen on June 6, 2014, 6:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Silky
I’m Homed
Silky is spending a few days in Foster with us, so lovely to have her home again! She settled in straight away with Queenie & jumped straight in the paddling pool!!! 🙂 xx
Posted by EmilysQueen on June 6, 2014, 6:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Smartie
I’m Homed
Great news be happy sweetheart. Sending hugs to Lorraine. X
Posted by ClareInsightHounds on June 6, 2014, 6:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daisey
I’m Homed
Daisey really is very pretty little girl, who is very friendly and cheeky. Welcome sweetheart. x
Posted by Shanesmum on June 6, 2014, 5:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Banger
I’m Homed
This big, strong, handsome boy arrived this morning. He is just lovely.
Posted by Shanesmum on June 6, 2014, 5:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jessie (Effy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh Effy, you my little treasure are getting my electronic cuddle today as I think you are beautiful and am so sorry to read that you've had a 'nibble' from your kennel mate. I'm coming up to Daybreaks next Wednesday with Rosie Po so she can have a pre birthday 'bath & pamper session' and whilst she's being groomed, I'll sneak in to see you and have a real cuddle with you sweetheart. Thinking of you precious and I'll look out for Ruth's update following your visit to see the dog doctor. Tash x
Posted by TJ on June 6, 2014, 1:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Alberto
Over the Rainbow Bridge
How is Al doing? Hope he is feeling better.
Posted by LouisaLeamington on June 6, 2014, 1:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Isla
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Sorry that you are back at Daybreaks - you will be well looked after there and fingers crossed that you find a forever home very soon - you are very sweet and will make someone very happy x
Posted by bluesfan on June 6, 2014, 12:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Trevor (Bobby)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Our new boy in for the op today. Hope he's ok!
Posted by graeme001 on June 6, 2014, 11:09 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jessie (Effy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh poor effy. Was it prince that bit you - he is normally such a nice boy. You are not having a great week are you as you hated it when I walked you on Wednesday as it was lashing down with rain! Hope you get on OK at the vets today. Xx
Posted by helenanddave on June 6, 2014, 9:57 am | 👍 0 Likes
Isla
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Often you can certainly 'cure' separation anxiety at night time if you let your grey sleep in your bedroom - all their family are together so they usually settle. If you don't want them in the room then put a child gate on the door, the dog's bed outside your room so they can see you but not get to you nd agin they will usually settle 🙂 Some will never be happy alone- my first grey Tigger was very nervous and needed another dog to hold her paw (even tho she weed on their bed when they annoyed her LOL) but you can usually reduce it by using tee shirts on them (sleep on it first so it smells of you and don't use them in hot wweather), giving them a good long walk (an hour+) in the countryside so they are nicely tired having had lots of nice smells, leaving them with a Kong or two full of really lovely treats so they are occupied and not missing you, learning TTouch and most of all teaching them to be confident on their own so using a child gate to keep them in one room with a Kong (all assuming they are an only dog otherwise never leave food out in case they argue). Once they're settled with a Kong, don't look or speak to them, leave the room, shut the childgate, come back in and sit down without touching or speaking to them till they are settled again... once they stay eating the Kong then you can stay on the other side of the childgate for longer but in sight, when they're happy to stay eating you go out of sight BUT come straight back into view, as long as they're settled build up the time you are out of sight ... if at any point they get distressed cos you're out of sight then go back a step and work at that till they're OK. Don't forget to check you're not shutting them behind a solid door as greys never have had a solid door to keep them out and that can spook them, use a childgate. There are various calmers and DAP diffusers so chat to Ruth at the kennels about them too. Check out your kitchen doesn't have sounds that spook them - don't forget all is very new (and scarey) to recently retired greys 🙂 Often it helps to give them run of more of the house when you leave them but you have to be brave- and hide anything they may eat or hurt themselves on. We find too - if their food is too rich they are less likely to settle so check there's not more than 20% protein in your dogs food and reduce it to see if that helps (unless of course your vet has told you differently). We sell Burns at the kennel cos it's an excellent compete food and suits the greyhounds 🙂 Julie x
Posted by tiggersslave on June 6, 2014, 9:14 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jessie (Effy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Good luck today sweetheart. I hope it all goes well. x
Posted by ClareInsightHounds on June 6, 2014, 9:05 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jessie (Effy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Poor Effy - yesterday her kennel mate decided to bite her and she went off to Fivelands vets. As the wound started to fill with air and it was unsure if the air was coming from the inside out or the outside in, it was felt she might need an x-ray prior to stitching her up. Due to her just having had her peanut butter sandwich they were unable to do it straight away so it was decided that I would keep a close eye on her overnight and she is going in to Fivelands this morning. She is an absolutely adorable girl..... she is totally different to what she is like at the kennels - she is quiet, affectionate and has settled into home life life so easily. She spent the night on the window seat unmuzzled with my 5 and has been clean and quiet all night. I will keep you posted as to how she gets on today.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on June 6, 2014, 8:08 am | 👍 0 Likes
Isla
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hello Isla, I have given you my cuddle tonight too as it must all be so confusing for you. I have to agree with TJ as you are lovely but equally with Melysa and Sarah, just not enough time to show how fab you are. Champ still has separation anxiety and as Pastydior says, it is difficult so I can understand how your owner is feeling but prospective owners, you have been ace at home in the past and you will be again so don't worry sweetheart, someone will turn up. Champ and Surprise send their love xxx
Posted by Fairy on June 5, 2014, 11:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Champ
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Melysa - it's lovely how well they get on isn't it, unless he sits on Mouse's bed of course! He does enjoy his time with you and Sam at training when I am working with Surprise and especially the lunchtime sleep afterwards, even if a bit whiffy!
Posted by Fairy on June 5, 2014, 10:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cody
I’m Homed
I am sure Al would love to meet you all and Cody! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 5, 2014, 10:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Magnum Gent
I’m Homed
Hope Gent is feeling much better today. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 5, 2014, 10:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Surprise
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Melysa, thanks so much - I think she feels the same about you and Sam as you both look after her so well at training - we've all noticed you can't get enough of her! She is a special lady xxx
Posted by Fairy on June 5, 2014, 10:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Charlie
I’m Homed
Well done to Misty for giving Charlie stair climbing lessons! Sorry to hear his teddy is now headless! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 5, 2014, 10:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Isla
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have to echo Melysa !!! This poor little girl surely can't know if she is coming or going !
Posted by sarah on June 5, 2014, 10:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes