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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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Eve
I’m Homed
saw this little girl this afternoon she is gorgeous and so friendly- i bet she won,t be waiting long
Posted by rumblesmom on August 29, 2012, 4:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Pearl
I’m Homed
Hopefully all go well as its Andre the RGT vet doing her op. Thanks for all the posts, keeping everything crossed x
Posted by DivasMum on August 29, 2012, 4:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Red
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Zoe..... keeping everything crossed at the moment that your girls keep lovin' having Red staying with them! For all of us Red followers who haven't managed to catch him on his visits to Daybreaks with Tracey it would be nice if we could have some new photos on his page. 🙂 Maybe you can add this to your foster parent duties? Love from Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xx
Posted by LindaPaul on August 29, 2012, 3:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Red
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi to everyone especially Tracey.Red came to stay with us on sunday after being with auntie tracey for 2 months.On arriving home our girls seemed to like him, lots of sniffing and mooching round the garden together.At bed time Chic decided to stay downstairs with him-im not sure who was the most pleased to see me in the morning -Chic for taking on the role of a big sister or Red cause hed spent the night with a pretty, teeth chattering, black and white girl !!!!!.Hes been very loving and very chilled out -not wanting to tempt fate but so far hes being the perfect house guest ......x
Posted by Zoe on August 29, 2012, 3:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Arthur (Soldier)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
He looks so cute!!!!!!
Posted by Jess&Koda on August 29, 2012, 3:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lewis
I’m Homed
He looks handsome!! x
Posted by Jess&Koda on August 29, 2012, 2:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Pearl
I’m Homed
Poor old Pearl. However, from what I knew of her, having less of a tail will certainly not dampen her enthusiasm for wagging it! I hope that the operation goes well for her on Friday and my thoughts are with you all.
Posted by Remint on August 29, 2012, 2:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max
I’m Homed
he is but he is so gentle and doesn't know how big he is, he is very careful when he lies down and is just such a love
Posted by topmany on August 29, 2012, 1:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Pearl
I’m Homed
tiggers mum-thats exactly what i always used to sat to vet bout our old lurcher,you,ve explained it better tan i could---good luck to pearl fingers toes paws & hoofs crossed for you
Posted by doonie on August 29, 2012, 11:55 am | 👍 0 Likes
Katie
I’m Homed
I've just realised Katie is our longest stayer!
Posted by Jess&Koda on August 29, 2012, 11:45 am | 👍 0 Likes
Arthur (Soldier)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ooo another blue!
Posted by Jess&Koda on August 29, 2012, 11:35 am | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
I’m Homed
Ooo a blue!
Posted by Jess&Koda on August 29, 2012, 11:35 am | 👍 0 Likes
Eve
I’m Homed
If she is anything like her dad she will be gorgeous
Posted by Jess&Koda on August 29, 2012, 11:33 am | 👍 0 Likes
Pearl
I’m Homed
Hope all goes well for Pearl- I always say to my vets if it's a new vet or nurse ... ' you do know that greyhounds can't tolerate barbiturates don't you? They may think/know I'm an interfering old bat but at least I've told them - not all vets realise that greys need special anaesthetics as they don't have the body fat that other breeds do so greys can't get rid of the anaesthetic which recirculates and can kill them 🙁 J x
Posted by tiggersmum on August 29, 2012, 10:37 am | 👍 0 Likes
Magic
I’m Homed
i,m so proud of magic he was always one of my fav,s when i came to pick up my daughter from volunteering- sounds like he has found a wonderful home with you and it only takes patience and love
Posted by rumblesmom on August 29, 2012, 9:46 am | 👍 0 Likes
Heidi (Nana)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh this has made me cry now, you are welcome Caroline, I am just so happy for all of you, and I love the new name, Heidi suits her. hope to see you all at the kennels sometime, maybe when you sign on the dotted line and the blue turns to green 😉 love Karen. aka Poppysmum.
Posted by poppysmum on August 29, 2012, 9:46 am | 👍 0 Likes
Kirsty
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Louise Greyhounds have such a different up bringing to 'real' dogs- our whole world is strange and can be scarey to them, Kirsty will have always had a greyhound friend to keep her company so it can be hard for them to come into retirement and settle straight away. At night like Deb said most of us have them in our bedrooms but if you don't want that then put her bed on the landing and a childgate on your door so she can come and see you but can't get to you, during the day make sure she's had a good brisk wealk of 45 mins to an hour so she's nicely tired then leave her with a Kong or two (if she's on her ownotherwise you need to separate dogs so there aer no squabbles over Kongs when you're not there)- stuff the Kongs with things like mashed potato with liver, cheese, chicken etcetc so it'll take her a while to get it all out and she'll have to use her brain and greys get very tired when they have to think .. sleep on an old tee shirt or similar and leave that on her bed so it smells of you and you can ry the Dap diffusers. Don't make a fuss of her when you're going out and even leave your coat and keyts outside so you give her no sighnals that you're leaving, when you return again just ignore her until she is quiet then call her to you and make a quiet fuss of her. You can start getting her used to being alone when you're in the house by using a childgate, giving her a Kong while you're sitting reading a book then don't look at her or touch her, leave the room, shut the gate behind you, come straight back, don't look or touch or speak to her, do this a few times unrtil she stays lying on her bed and with her Kong then go out of the room, stay in sight, come back etc etc, next step would be go out of the room, out of sight, come straight back, etc then out of sight for a minute, come back etc etc .. build it up gradually, if she gets upset go back a step. A crate can be helful too in the early days- not to 'shut her up' but to giver her a safe place to go to, speak to Ruth about how to crate train her if you think that might help her and come to one of our training classes 🙂 Oh have a look for the 'understanding a greyhound' which I think I posted on the training class bit - they are very different to other dogs 🙂 Best wishes julie x
Posted by tiggersmum on August 29, 2012, 8:34 am | 👍 0 Likes
Heidi (Nana)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you Poppysmum for taking Nana to Becketts, i wouldnt have met her without you, she is a dream, see you soon love C M & H XXXXX
Posted by caroline&Fred on August 29, 2012, 8:30 am | 👍 0 Likes
Heidi (Nana)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
hi all. Nana ( Heidi ) is being so good, she did a full day with Max yesterday on there own, was golden no mess, house in one piece lol . Max is a different boy, lovely to see him playing. watch this space over the weekend. love C M & H XXXXXXXX
Posted by caroline&Fred on August 29, 2012, 8:27 am | 👍 0 Likes
Pearl
I’m Homed
Sending best wishes to Pearl and I hope all goes Well on Friday.
Posted by Winniethepooh on August 29, 2012, 7:37 am | 👍 0 Likes