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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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Hector (Rumble)
I’m Homed
He looks cute, a beautiful blue boy. Xx
Posted by farah:-) on February 4, 2013, 6:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Hector (Rumble)
I’m Homed
Omg I can,t believe it- my first male boy was called rumble his racing name was riverbank rumble and he was one of Ruth,s boys I hope this lovely boy is as gorgeous as my boy was-these rumbles are one offs I have to say-they normally have a bit of a rascally streak but they are such good fun this has made my day xx
Posted by rumblesmom on February 4, 2013, 6:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lilly (Lindy)
I’m Homed
brave lindy. so lovelyxxxx
Posted by bonnie on February 4, 2013, 5:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Davey
I’m Homed
fostered yippee. be a good boy xxx
Posted by bonnie on February 4, 2013, 5:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Hector (Rumble)
I’m Homed
What a lovely looking boy. Love to him from The New Icemaid Clan xx
Posted by susy on February 4, 2013, 5:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Norah
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Wonderful news for Nora so happy for her. I saw her on Saturday, she looked great! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on February 4, 2013, 2:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lily
I’m Homed
Sending my cuddle to your beautiful Lily today, she has a lovely home with you. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on February 4, 2013, 1:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Norah
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I’m Steve Evans. I part-owned Nora and just wanted to say how grateful I am to Ruth and her team for the fantastic job they’ve done looking after her. Ruth, you have been an absolute STAR and when you next see Nora please give her a cuddle from me and one from Shaun, my other ex-racer. I used to walk them together – her often in her ‘Nora’ coat! – and the only reason she’s not here with us now is that he beat her to it. Nora has a lovely personality and has had it rough over the last few weeks having first been spayed by our Vet and then having this flare up straight afterwards. It’s the best news that the tumours were benign and I hope she finds a good home very soon.
Posted by sevvy on February 4, 2013, 1:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Olive
Over the Rainbow Bridge
It sounds like Olive had a lovely day. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on February 4, 2013, 1:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dolly (Aliona)
I’m Homed
Well done, be happy Aliona! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on February 4, 2013, 1:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lottie (Spotty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sad for all concerned. Spotty looks beautiful and sounds pretty much perfect! Hope she finds a new home very soon. xxx Hope you are feeling better today Ruth. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on February 4, 2013, 1:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dolly (Aliona)
I’m Homed
Brilliant news, Barkinkennels will be so pleased. Love to Alona The New Icemaid Clan XXXXX
Posted by susy on February 4, 2013, 1:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tina
I’m Homed
Aww, she looks adorable 🙂 x
Posted by Stephers on February 4, 2013, 12:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy (Arthur)
I’m Homed
I have been doing as you suggest with stair gate across the room i leave him in, I realise that it will take time. I had stopped using the crate, perhaps a bit too soon. I walked him yesterday afternoon and then a 20min walk before bed and he then started barking at 5am this morning. I set the crate up again at 5.30 and he was ok in there till 6.40. I am going back to using the crate again for a while.
Posted by buddysmom on February 4, 2013, 8:12 am | 👍 0 Likes
Flash
I’m Homed
Met Flash today, he is just absolutely adorably fantasticly gorgeous ! Gentle, sweet and needing a home .................. x
Posted by sarah on February 3, 2013, 10:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Socks
I’m Homed
Socks, thank you for your cuddle and kiss today ur such a cutie x Good luck with your forever home you are gorgeous !
Posted by sarah on February 3, 2013, 10:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lottie (Spotty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have to echo Tinabina's comments. Spotty has such soulful eyes and is such a gorgeous girl, she must have been wondering what was going on today and why she was back in kennels. However she was so loving, lapped up fuss, cuddles and kisses and rewarded us with a super waggy tail ! Good luck beautiful - I would love to come and have more cuddles next weekend but I hope I miss out because you will have your forever sofa by then x
Posted by sarah on February 3, 2013, 10:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy (Arthur)
I’m Homed
Hi Buddysmum They are usually just glad to be with you and - as long as they've had a long walk late afternoon (45mins to an hour) then a last wee stop (in the garden is normally ok) - they will usually sleep until you wake up .. well mine always have 🙂 If they are nicely tired they will usually be happy to settle with a Kong to keep them occupied so if you can walk him for 45mins to an hour twice a day for a while till he gets used to his new routine then you can do shorter walks tho mine have 30 mins before I go to work they still love a nice hour walk in the afternoon round the woods. Also get him used to settling at home while you're there - a childgate is useful .. just start by leaving him on his bed with a gooey Kong, walk out of the room, shut the childgate behind you, walk to the end of the room in sight of him, go back into the room he's in, don't look or touch him, sit down and only if he's calm call him to you (if you want to) and make a quiet fuss of him. Build that up to going out the room, stay in sight but out of his room for longer and longer periods (build it up slowly as long as he stays calm) then progress to going out of sight but return to him immediately, build that up to staying out of sight for longer and longer ... only go to the next stage if he's quiet and calm in 'his' room. Put a worn piece of your clothes in his bed so he can smell you and they usually are happiest when he's with you at night. Good luck with him 🙂 Julie
Posted by tiggersmum on February 3, 2013, 8:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy (Arthur)
I’m Homed
Hi Buddysmum They are usually just glad to be with you and - as long as they've had a long walk late afternoon (45mins to an hour) then a last wee stop (in the garden is normally ok) - they will usually sleep until you wake up .. well mine always have 🙂 If they are nicely tired they will usually be happy to settle with a Kong to keep them occupied so if you can walk him for 45mins to an hour twice a day for a while till he gets used to his new routine then you can do shorter walks tho mine have 30 mins before I go to work they still love a nice hour walk in the afternoon round the woods. Also get him used to settling at home while you're there - a childgate is useful .. just start by leaving him on his bed with a gooey Kong, walk out of the room, shut the childgate behind you, walk to the end of the room in sight of him, go back into the room he's in, don't look or touch him, sit down and only if he's calm call him to you (if you want to) and make a quiet fuss of him. Build that up to going out the room, stay in sight but out of his room for longer and longer periods (build it up slowly as long as he stays calm) then progress to going out of sight but return to him immediately, build that up to staying out of sight for longer and longer ... only go to the next stage if he's quiet and calm in 'his' room. Put a worn piece of your clothes in his bed so he can smell you and they usually are happiest when he's with you at night. Good luck with him 🙂 Julie
Posted by tiggersmum on February 3, 2013, 8:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lottie (Spotty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
This girl is absolutely gorgeous. She doesn't at all seem her age and enjoyed all the fuss that was bestowed on her. Spotty wasn't anxious at being around 'strangers' at all and was happily wagging her tail when spoken to and taken for walkies. Her previous owners said she got on well with a Jack Russell in the family and has been in a home with two children aged 5 and 2 who have sadly developed allergies to dogs. It was so hard to leave this gorgeous girl in a kennel over night when she's been used to the comfort of a home environment for the last 5 years. Good luck Spotty, I hope NOT to see you in the kennels next weekend. Xxxx
Posted by tinabina on February 3, 2013, 6:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes