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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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Louis
I’m Homed
Hi sammyj it is so wonderful to hear how louis is getting on he was so adorable and that fact he was in bad shape only made you love him all the more because dispite his bad condition he was so loving when I met him, congratulations to you both, ps I love the pic of him in his new coat !! when I first had my last dog Charlie ( before Bertie ) he was so thin that I keot his coat on in public for nearly a month because I thought people would think that I was starving him , he came on so quickly that within a few months he was the picture of health and with that his personality and confidence grew !!
Posted by michelleandbertie on March 4, 2013, 11:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Henry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I'm so sorry, I've only just seen these comments. How rude you must think I am! Thank you for your advice, I will look into these options & I really appreciate your feedback. Discovered something new about Henry this evening......he likes to play fight/dance with my vacuum. Bottom in the air, tail wagging & whizzing around the vacuum head. This sent him into a crazy few minutes where he ran around the lounge on my sofa backs & tried to eat my Argos catalogue! He is a loon & we absolutely adore him. Helen x
Posted by Honeypen on March 4, 2013, 10:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marco
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Marco has had another great day & is settling in well. He did very well this evening at greyhound training-his recall very good apparently. He's got a bit fed up with silly Jasper today-was extremely tolerant of his rude behaviour until enough was enough & jasper was shouted at & bopped on his snout. This is typical whippet puppy behaviour-finds it hard to pick up on get off my face messages & keeps pushing it until he's firmly told. Thank you to all involved in offering advice in this area-I am learning every day & its super to be able to pick up the phone & know there is such a large network of support for anyone who needs it. Marco has been learning quickly today & is beginning to relax ever so slightly. He likes to lie by the tumble drier when its on but is now choosing to join us all & lie in the lounge doorway. This is super to see & we hope he's feeling ok here. Helen x
Posted by Honeypen on March 4, 2013, 10:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Melody
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hello, a beautiful girl x
Posted by DivasMum on March 4, 2013, 10:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lena
I’m Homed
This little treasure has been brought to our house by her trainer/owner from Nottingham. She is just adorable - a bit nervous but she soon settled with the company of our greys. She ate her dinner, took herself straight outside for a wee and then went into the crate and settled down. She is beautiful x She is booked to be neutered tomorrow so no breakfast for her :-((((
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 4, 2013, 10:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Louis
I’m Homed
So so pleased for you both! (and Ellie) I know you said he's having Omega 3 oil, but I used this and it's really good. Bob had a bald bum and his hair grew back really well after using this. https://www.zooplus.co.uk/feedback/shop/dogs/dog_health/skin_coat_supplements/other/13190
Posted by DuleekDandy on March 4, 2013, 9:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Louis
I’m Homed
Dat's my boy there on the right!! Scars, dents, scabs and bones, bless him, he is adorable and gorgeous, love him dearly. He is starting to put weight on. and the little coat that he does have is starting to take shape in a little bit of a shine, he has a soft brush every night. He's having omega 3 oil, kelp for his bald thigh syndrome, a multivitamin daily and his lovely Burns food with some fresh chicken. Ellie adores him too, he's an angel.xx
Posted by sam.lilypeep on March 4, 2013, 8:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rory
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I walked him on Sunday morning and he was a charming dog. He walked well with no pulling and was fine with the other dogs we were with. He will be a lovely addition to someones family once a suitable home is found for him!!
Posted by Simon,Jan&Jet on March 4, 2013, 8:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marco
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ha ha! I'd not thought of his name like that! I thought a Marco was someone a bit like the characters on TOWIE 😀
Posted by Honeypen on March 4, 2013, 5:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bertie
I’m Homed
Bertie gets my hug today he is a darling with lovely eyes that say please take me home and i will love you forever! xx
Posted by Donno on March 4, 2013, 3:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nell (Molly)
I’m Homed
Sending Molly my cuddle today; hope she and Pip are getting on ok in their foster home. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 4, 2013, 2:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Twiggy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Jak,s Mom, so pleased to hear Jak is starting to enjoy his walks again. Sorry to hear you have a problem with your knee, hope you can find something to help it. Would love to see Jak's face if you started to chase squirrells and cock your leg for a wee!! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 4, 2013, 2:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Queenie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hope Queenine had a lovely Birthday, it sounds as though she has you all well trained! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 4, 2013, 2:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Eric (Ricky)
I’m Homed
Be happy Ricky! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 4, 2013, 1:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Louis
I’m Homed
So lovely to see how well Louis is doing, he models his new coat beautifully! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on March 4, 2013, 1:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Davey
I’m Homed
Well, as Paul (Cheeky Monkey) told you, Davey is now officially a Smith. He is a great boy and I have my doubts that he is nearly 8! He loves playing with Millie (Sykes) and has also got Flynn to play sometimes. He is so nosy and the minute a cupboard door is opened he is there! and he is excellent to take a walk until Flynn tries to lead him astray. (Shame about the photo of me though - I have got all my teeth honestly!) Love to you all from Davey, Millie and Flynn (Mommy Terry.)
Posted by Terry on March 4, 2013, 1:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marco
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I think Marco is a good name. Maybe he's a bit of an explorer like Marco Polo, or a characterful ladies man like Marco Pierre White? 🙂
Posted by LizzyB on March 4, 2013, 12:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rory
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Rory, sorry we never made it at the weekend after all. Here's hoping that your forever home isn't too far away, you will make someone a wonderful pet xx
Posted by LizzyB on March 4, 2013, 12:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rory
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I think you did exactly the right thing bringing Rory back - there is no reason to risk a bite to a child or anyone else- that would be devastating. Our dogs are fantastic have come from a very different environment to just about any other dog in other rehoming kennels. When I am looking for another dog I take my current dog to meet with the new one and start off by walking on neutral territory so there's no hint of 'my home turf ' , when family or other visiting dogs come to call we always take them 5 minutes down the road and back again to remind them of each other, the new (or visiting) dog goes into the house first so the 'old' dog isn't tempted to guard his house and this has worked well for me. I tend to allow my new dog to settle in for about a week - I take up all toys and food so minimise any scope for arguments and I don't make a fuss of them for a few days. I carefully watch the interaction between my dogs and will step in if I think a squabble is about to start but I leave the new dog to understand and slot into his new world as its so different from the very quiet, calm, kennel routine they've just come from. I ask everyone to leave the dog alone as one thing people tend to love to do is gaze deeply into their dogs eyes and cuddle them (I do 🙂 )- check out the great book by Turid Rugaas 'On Talking Terms with Dogs' Calming Signals and you'll see from the pictures just how uncomfortable dogs are being hugged and cuddled (tho many learn to enjoy it 🙂 ) and think of a strange dog approaching yours ... it's usually staring straight at your dog which is another signal that its approach is aggressive 🙁 In my experience greys can be very stressed but appear quiet and accepting, I think of it as 'shutdown' and stressed, dog language is like our own ...if we don't think we're being listened to we get louder and may even grab/push the person we're talking to in an effort to get our message over - dogs do the same and will use a stare, body posture, growl, snarl even bite if whatever scares/frightens them doesn't go away- they will usually have tried to tell you by going through their language/signals (looking away, licking lips, yawning, blinking) but aren't being listened to- the secret is to step in and diffuse the situation before it gets up to the growling stage or even before - I know a lot of what my lurcher can't cope with so I avoid walking where loose dogs will run at him for instance. Our greys have usually had little if any contact with children and kiddies can be very scarey for any dog - they sound different to an adult, they move differently and they need careful watching to make sure they don't think the dog just another big fluffy toy and think they can pull it about or sit on it - I'd be inclined to bite anyone who did that to me 🙂 Our greys have usually been always paired up in training kennels and really enjoy the company of another grey tho my lurcher would completely agree with Rory - my grey Lucy loves to wash dogs ears and Charlie has had a couple of growls at her before she realised that he didn't want super clean lugs. Another really good read is a book called Dominance in Dogs by Barry Eaton which explains how dogs are not wolves and debunks the pack structure myth ...interestingly even the group of American scientists who started the 'Wolves are Dogs and vice versa' have now said that they got it wrong - they did study feral wolves but in a large but restricted area so the crucial resources such as food and territory were limited and it was survival of the fittest and most dominant (just think Big Brother LOL), now they've studied wolves in areas where food and space is unlimited and they find that wolves live in family groups, the youngsters stay with their family and their mates join the group as there's no need to fight- there's enough food and space to keep everyone happy 🙂 This theory of dominance always confused me - I have the tin opener or scissors for the dog food so surely I'm always in charge of the ultimate resource .. tho it's only a matter of tiem before Charlie lurcher masters tin openers- he can do doors and drawers. That's the beauty of dogs for me - we learn something new all the time 🙂 Best wishes Julie
Posted by tiggersmum on March 4, 2013, 10:55 am | 👍 0 Likes
Marco
Over the Rainbow Bridge
A super day with Marco today. He's met lots of new people & a few more children. He's had super walks & is picking up house rules very quickly. Spotless in the house still too. Next week I will be teaching him to climb stairs but I'll let him settle in a bit more first. He is a super relaxed, friendly & loving dog & its a pleasure to have him to stay. He is learning very quickly & is pretty much ready for his forever home-once stairs are conquered! I'll let you know how he's doing tomorrow. Good night all. Helen & family x
Posted by Honeypen on March 3, 2013, 10:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes