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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.
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Kirsty
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Louisa, I felt exactly the same when I adopted Twiggy... six years later I love her more than ever! Wishing you lots of great times with your lovely Kirsty. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 24, 2012, 3:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kirsty
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! I don’t think I will be able to sleep tonight as I am so excited about picking Kirsty up tomorrow. Her bed is all ready with luxury throws and cushions! She will be very pampered! Bring on tomorrow!
Posted by LouisaLeamington on August 24, 2012, 1:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Magic
I’m Homed
I have given my cuddle to Magic today as he has been there for a while now. I hope that someone will give him a chance very soon.
Posted by Winniethepooh on August 24, 2012, 12:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Monty (Mickey)
I’m Homed
Had a lovely cuddling session today with this gorgeous boy, walks brilliantly on the lead, please give this boy a well deserved home soon!! Cuddle goes to you Mickey:) x
Posted by xxGordonBearxx on August 23, 2012, 8:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rick
Over the Rainbow Bridge
GLAD THE HOME VISIT WENT WELL
Posted by Deb on August 23, 2012, 8:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Minnie
I’m Homed
Love the angry birds story - Cookie is equally obsessed and we have resorted to hiding the angry bird toy as she throws it round the house like she was a puppy!
Posted by Jenni on August 23, 2012, 7:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Earlier this week we changed our car for one with a bigger back space so we could go out and about a bit more with Larry and Misty. We have just retuned from Bosworth park where they enjoyed meeting---at close quarters---ducks, horses galloping and another grey. The were very well behaved although Larry was a bit worried when the horses came up for a chat. At one point a couple had 5 assorted dogs all running off lead and of course they ran straight up to ours but with some reassurance from us M & L were OK. I did explain to the owners that our dogs could be reactive to theirs ( we had already heard the screams of a very frightened child as all five dogs rushed past him ) and I was pleased that ours didn't over react. In the town we met a group of Scots on their first trip to the Midlands and M & L allowed themselves to be stroked and fussed for ages so a nice time was had by all.xx
Posted by Foggie on August 23, 2012, 5:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rick
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Looking forward to tomorrow. One more sleep!
Posted by RicksFolks on August 23, 2012, 4:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Billy
I’m Homed
hi helen and aj here just to tell you all billys doing fine his now with his best friend mila has been a very good boy since we have had him no problems so far really is a very good boy 🙂
Posted by ajhelen on August 23, 2012, 3:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kirsty
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Mand. Thanks so much for your lovely message – you have made me feel much less nervous…and really excited. Saturday can’t come quick enough. I had my home visit last night which went (all the volunteers are so kind and friendly). Hopefully I will see you at one of the greyhound walks as this sounds really fun and a great way to meet like-minded people. Best wishes from Louisa xxxxx
Posted by LouisaLeamington on August 23, 2012, 2:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Billy
I’m Homed
exactly my thoughts poppysmum 🙂 xx
Posted by nutellajar on August 23, 2012, 1:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Heidi (Nana)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hope someone falls for lovely Nana soon. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 23, 2012, 1:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Freda
I’m Homed
What a little tinker! She looks so sweet and innocent in her photos! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 23, 2012, 1:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rick
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Rick. Went to see your new Family, you are going to be so spoilt, and so you should, your such a lovely boy. the two children are so excited that they are going to take you home on Friday,you have a lovely bed to sleep on, they said they wouldn't disturb you when you are asleep play with you when your awake. Great home Rick enjoy. Love Caroline & Max
Posted by caroline&Fred on August 23, 2012, 12:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dale
I’m Homed
He looks like such a sweetie! I would just love to cuddle up to him on a cold winter night. 🙂 xx
Posted by nutellajar on August 23, 2012, 12:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Norris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Good for Norris having some of his 5 a day ... my Lucy loves fruit and veg .. I think greyhounsd are often given bananas when in training to get potassium into them 🙂 Fascinating to see what they choose to eat and usually to give them what;s missing from their diet ... not sure where shoes, mobiles and remotes fit in - maybe they need more roughage LOL Hope Norris continues to settle in well 🙂 J x
Posted by tiggersmum on August 23, 2012, 11:28 am | 👍 0 Likes
Minnie
I’m Homed
I was going to ask how Minnie was doing but you beat me to it. So glad to hear how she is getting on, sounds like she is thoroughly enjoying retirement.
Posted by Winniethepooh on August 23, 2012, 10:36 am | 👍 0 Likes
Minnie
I’m Homed
Minnie has settled in with us fantastically. She is so happy and jolly, it really is a pleasure to see. She adores her walks and loves going to new places. We went out (we being me, Minnie, my mum and Freya) to the field today to check on the horses and Minnie was adamant about looking for the badger we saw there the previous night. (We went down at about 8pm and on the way back up the hill the dogs were clearly onto something, I stopped to look around and saw a baby badger about 15ft away from me and Minnie. Needless to say, all of the dogs were beside themselves with excitement and were desperate to go and 'meet' the poor thing.) She wasn't worried about the horses at all today which is a positive change from the day before as she was quite scared of them the first time. On the way back towards the gate my mum let Freya off and Minnie was desperate to run around and play with her as well, I didn't dare let her off though. However, she did have a couple of lovely rolls in the wet grass. Walking from the field we did a roughly 3 mile loop around the area near Hatton Country World and she had a great time - we even had a muntjac deer leap out onto the track in front of us too at one point. Badger and deer, clearly the field (and surrounding areas) are just way too exciting if you are a dog. She is learning to 'heel' very well and is a very smart and receptive to commands. I am amazed on how fast she picks up on stuff and will do anything for some cocktail sausage. Next thing to work on, getting her to sit! Still working on the 'leave it' command though. All credit to her though, she is improving in leaps and bounds. There was a very funny moment earlier with her toys. They were getting a bit crusty with slobber so I decided to put them all in the wash. Anyway, I come in with them later in the evening from the back garden where they had been drying on the line and Minnie is utterly over the moon to see them all again. (She must've missed them earlier when she was excited about dinner and wanted to play with something, but there was nothing to play with except her ball.) Anyway, she pried the pheasant from my hands and walked off with it. Thinking nothing of it, I continued on through the house and then I met Minnie in the hallway, this time she took the horse with the wiggly legs off me. Now all that was left of her toys was the floppy duck with a demolished squeaker. Thinking something was up this time I decided to wait to see if she'd come back again. Sure enough she did and this time she claimed the duck from me. Anyway, I continued on into the lounge, where her bed is, to see all the toys put 'neatly' (I am sure it was neat for a greyhound) on the floor surrounding it. It made me laugh at any rate - she really is such a character. Later on in the day Martin came over with a giant angry bird that he had bought for me. When I say giant, this thing must be about 18 to 20 inches tall. (It may be more or less, I just looked at it and guessed.) Minnie's eyes virtually popped out of her head at the sight of this thing. Clearly Martin had bought /her/ a giant toy and she was going to hoard it like she had never hoarded anything ever before. I think she was quite upset when we told her she couldn't have it, because she kept staring at it longingly with her little beady eyes for a while afterwards. The shoes are still a big hit, only it has now gone from hoarding to playing. I think I may have to start hiding all the shoes so she can't get her grubby little paws on them in the future. Although it isn't just shoes now, she likes to hoard my brother's wallet (huge hit with him), my camera (even bigger hit with me), the dog brushes (the Kong one now has many puncture marks down the side of it) and the dog food bowls. Although the bowls are less popular as hoarding material now as I promptly pick them up and wash them out, so she doesn't get the chance to run off with them much anymore!
Posted by Remint on August 22, 2012, 11:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Norris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Yep Naughty Norris has arrived!!!!!!! (well maybe cheeky Norris) First he had an accident - all over Missy's bed even though he'd only just been out and refused to do anything. Then he decided to steal the window cleaning sponge and take it bed.Later he stole my banana off the sofa while I was eating an apple, took it to bed and started to nibble it (Skin and everything!). Finally, after I've washed Missy's bed, Norris decided that he needs at least two beds and makes himself quite at home in Missy's! (Mind you she's used to it, our previous Grey used to do it too) I think Norris has found his feet and settled in quite comfortably!
Posted by tripletsmum on August 22, 2012, 10:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Heidi (Nana)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hope my favourite girl is ok today, I have so many lovely cuddles with Nana when I am there. xxx
Posted by poppysmum on August 22, 2012, 9:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes