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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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Pete
I’m Homed
Met the beautiful Pete today - he's gorgeous! His funny, stumpy tail wags in delight when you talk to him, and he walks very nicely, he particularly liked walking alongside Maggie, a ladies man indeed! He's a big, handsome fella! x
Posted by Shanesmum on February 23, 2013, 5:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lottie (Spotty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Myself and Mottee picked up Spotty (now Lottie thanks to a marvellous suggestion by Beryl) today. I didn't hear a peep from either of them on the journey home and they're getting on very well. Lottie's had a good sniff around, pilfered some of the cats' food, met one of the cats (Lottie did a double take and then decided there were too many exciting smells and things to explore to focus on one daft Persian) and is now crashed out on the rug in front of the fire. Taking up the entire rug I might add :p...Mottee is stood to one side, completely at her mercy. Photos to follow.
Posted by TheStoneFamily on February 23, 2013, 5:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dingo
I’m Homed
Awww, he's a ready made family pet, I bet he already knows how to hog a sofa ! What's not to love?! Well done, Dingo X
Posted by savocat on February 23, 2013, 4:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Davey
I’m Homed
Davey it would be great to see your light turn green, be extra specially good so your light turns green. xxx
Posted by caroline&Fred on February 23, 2013, 4:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dingo
I’m Homed
so glad my dingo has been reserved already, we had to give him back as we have to move into sheltered housing and they have a no dogs rule. He really is a lovely gentle giant who loves cuddling up and playing with his soft toysxx
Posted by kirsty on February 23, 2013, 4:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Minnie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I've been back to daybreak today to have my stitches out and was a very good girl my new slaves got some advice about my messing and anxiety when they go out and mum slave say the advice is brilliant and I'm going to try the crate out later with my favourite toy and a pigs ear yum yum even got a new bed to go in it I'm now a bit tried so I'm retiring to the sofa thank you to Ruth for all the advice she has adviside my slaves every step of the way x
Posted by Minnie&Ted on February 23, 2013, 4:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Brin (Patrick)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Something to be glad about......took my beloved Daisy for her first overnight stay at a friends house - 3 months after I rehomed her. Daisy dog is still very nervous girl, loves to travel, hates to arrive!. Took her bedding duvet and a few toys. And food and treats of course. She would not let my chum touch her, only before we left this morning did she put her nose up for some fuss. Strange house, sounds, smells, but she was a golden girl. Slept all night, not a peep and clean as a whistle. So lets here a big cheer for Daisy. I read about Patrick and in my heart I think better hes back with Ruth. In the big scheme of things wee and poo can be cleaned up. And all greys respond in time with love and kindness and routine. They may not be perfect. But who is? xx
Posted by missfifi on February 23, 2013, 2:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie
I’m Homed
Maggie, your new home is around the corner, so sorry for your family, Thinking of you and them. The New Icemaid Clan xxx
Posted by susy on February 23, 2013, 12:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Socks
I’m Homed
Sock's your sofa awaits you. Love The New Icemaid Clan xx
Posted by susy on February 23, 2013, 11:59 am | 👍 0 Likes
Henry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Henry you are so lovely, but levitation is not a dog thing, but we Mom's love their greys, Love to you and your family, The New Icemaid Clan xxx
Posted by susy on February 23, 2013, 11:57 am | 👍 0 Likes
Brin (Patrick)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
This is really sad but I can only add weight to Ruth's comments. When we had Walter we had some real wobbles as despite us both being 100% certain we wanted him, nothing quite prepared us for the first week of having a stranger in our house. If we felt like that then Walter can only have felt ten times worse, not least of all because I was making mistakes with him left right and centre! We made a lot of calls to both Ruth and Fiona and I would be lying if a didnt say a couple of times I wondered what the hell we had done. But Ruth and Fiona, and Julie were really supportive and we worked through it. I am not being judgemental about this particular case at all but just want to emphasise how much help there is to get you through some of the inevitable challenges. Ruth and the team want to help you to make it work. We still have the odd wee from Walter (even up your leg hey Ruth!) but he has come on so well over the last 3 months, he is unrecognisable from the boy who first came here in December. We are still on a journey with Walter but the rewards are unbelievable.
Posted by littlemoe on February 23, 2013, 11:35 am | 👍 0 Likes
Brin (Patrick)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I'm sorry if I offend some people but I was really gutted by the earlier comment. I have never known a place where so many people are prepared to lend their time help and advice in order to find these beautiful dogs suitable loving homes. When I first came to daybreaks I fell on love with the beautiful Nana but as I was advised that she needed the company of another dog during the day and was advised which greys woild be more suitable to be an only dog. Ruth and Rob even took the time to bring Jak and Lucy to our home to how they would react to our Lovebirds who are extreemly noisy and naughty when they want to be. All the volunteers gave lots of advice about which dog they thought would be the most suitable and because of this I ended up with my beautiful boy Jak who I love very much. I was also given advice during the fist few weeks while we all settled into our new home routine and I knew that if I was in need of any advice I only had to put a note on the site and an answer or more would soon be forthcoming. Not every homing is going to be successful it's just one of those things and it can get very emotional but to critisise he very people who offer so much dedication time and patience is not good. Rant over now.
Posted by Jak'smom on February 23, 2013, 11:25 am | 👍 0 Likes
Brin (Patrick)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Whilst I can understand Jess91 wanting to give her side of events I think the comments made by mutty22jaf was good solid advice and given in a positive way and by no way demeaning or criticising so I fail to see why you singled out those comments. Whilst I am very sorry at your loss of a beloved dog surely you would have realised that a rescue dog be it greyhound or otherwise can come with 'issues', if you bought a puppy you would still have to train it not to wee inside the house, not to destroy things, and that it too may have separation anxiety and that whatever way you got another dog time and devotion would be needed. You were getting an ex racing greyhound from a trust surely you would have realised that this dog had spent all its life in a kennel and would not be housetrained, did you really need to be told this? I am not a volunteer or personal friend of Ruth or anyone else at Daybreaks but I am an owner of a grey taken from Daybreaks and I do NOT agree that your mom was given very little information, I came home with literature and Ruth sat with me and told me what she knew about the dog i was about to adopt, good and bad points. If it was an issue that Patrick was not house trained maybe you should have considered taking a dog that had already been re-homed and was used to a home environment. If you do not point out these issues how are people supposed to help you choose a suitable dog? I don't mean this to sound like an attack and I am sorry that Patrick did not work out for you but to put the blame onto Daybreaks is totally out of order.
Posted by Danny'smum on February 23, 2013, 9:57 am | 👍 0 Likes
Brin (Patrick)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hello Jess91, I am really very upset to read your post so would like to explain a few things to address your comment. I am always as honest as I can be about any of the dogs in my care to anyone when they are viewing, especially their bad points as well as good. I explained how I had had Patrick at my house and that he had kept me up all night crying following his operation and how he had toileted in my house however being a very scary experience for a nervous dog I had expected this. I explained how he would even scream if you approached him too quickly. I called your mum a few of days after taking Patrick on trial to ask how he was doing to be told that he was going to be returned the next day. I can only do my best in advising people on how they are when they are at Daybreaks but this is also an environment they feel secure with which I always explain. I am always there to offer support and advice if it is asked for or needed. It is a fact that these dogs have lived their whole lives in a kennel and therefore it is impossible for them to be housetrained and this is something that can take a while for them to learn. We give out a homing pack full of information in addition which reiterates the information verbally given also. I know how upsetting it is to lose a dog and know how upset your sister and mum where when they visited as I spent a long time with them. I left a message for your mum to check how she was after bringing Patrick back as she was clearly upset, but sadly this call was not returned. I can only apologise for what has happened and hope sometime soon your family can come to terms with losing a precious family member.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on February 23, 2013, 7:12 am | 👍 0 Likes
Brin (Patrick)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am the daughter of the lady who returned Patrick after only having him for five days. I would just like to say a few words after having read some of your comments, in particular, those posted by mutty22jaf. We do have experience with greyhounds. Our first and only grey, Pepper, left us last October due to bone cancer after being with us for 6 years. As this was our first dog, and such a tragic way for her to leave us, the trauma resounded heavily with us. Earlier this year, my mum decided to have a look around the kennels for a new grey. We were feeling more optimistic and mentally ready for a new dog. So we chose Patrick. Unfortunately, my mum was not told he was not house trained, and she was left to take him home with very little information. He suffered from extreme separation anxiety and messed very frequently in the house. After five days, my mum was unable to cope. Deep down she realised she was not mentally ready for a new dog, a new dog can never replace my Pepper and probably never will. Combined with the arduous task of house training Patrick, and making sure he was not left alone too long (difficult due to my mum and sister both having work and school commitments) my mum decided it was best to return him. He would find a better home, with people who CAN put the time and effort in that we were unable to do so, due to our circumstances. So, in short, we did not give up, we tried our best, and I would appreciate people to consider the possible circumstances before jumping to conclusions. Thank you.
Posted by Jess91 on February 22, 2013, 10:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lottie (Spotty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh, you are off tomorrow Spotty! Some where to settle for good, you so deserve it , have a lovely life Spotty. 🙂 xxxxxxx
Posted by Jenwren on February 22, 2013, 10:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jelly
I’m Homed
I'm so happy she has a home now x love you lots Jelly legs x I still remember the day you came in, hardly able to stand because you were still coming round from your anestetic. I was so happy when I was allowed to choose a name for you x be good xxx
Posted by Jess&Koda on February 22, 2013, 10:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Brin (Patrick)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well done to the lovely Patrick and magic - it sounds as though you both have a fantastic new home so happy for you xx
Posted by rumblesmom on February 22, 2013, 9:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jelly
I’m Homed
Jelly is a lovely girl and you can tell that from all the comments about her -it,s such lovely news that she has a forever sofa and I really loved her re- homing picture you both look so happy , have a great time together x
Posted by rumblesmom on February 22, 2013, 9:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dingo
I’m Homed
Wow quick work dingo xxx
Posted by michelleandbertie on February 22, 2013, 8:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes