Welcome to Daybreaks Talk
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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Bambi
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Fundraising: If you go to the website Lost and Fond (Yes, it really is fond and not found - access through Google), they are asking for nominations as to which charity they will support as their charity of the Year from year commencing August 2012. For every pet gift or service ordered through Lostandfond they will denote 10% to the nominated charity that has the most votes. This is a free giveaway to the winning charity, Last year it was the Rhodesian Ridegeback society but with enough votes it could be Perry Barr RGT, Daybreaks Kennels. So, do have a browse and nominate Daybreaks.
Posted by Doggirl on June 25, 2012, 1:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Evi (Tippie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I hope Tippie had a very happy 6th Birthday yesterday. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 25, 2012, 1:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Billy
I’m Homed
Hope all goes well for beautiful Billy-Bailey at the vets on Wednesday. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 25, 2012, 1:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lilly Lollipop (Kylie)
I’m Homed
Wishng lovely Kylie a very happy retirement! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 25, 2012, 1:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lass (Sheila)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sorry to hear about Sheila, God bless her. Thinking of you all. Kind regards. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 25, 2012, 1:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hiya Come along at 9am as we have a lovely starter group, not too many so plenty of chance to 'have a play' 🙂 As well as Larry, his belongings and yourself bring his bed or thick mats/pads for him to lie on and some high value soft treats such as liver, cheese, chicken etc See you on Saturday 🙂 Julie x
Posted by tiggersslave on June 25, 2012, 12:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks! I was planning on bringing him to training this Saturday (assuming I have the car, I think I do) as I think it will be very good for both me and Larry. Do I need to bring anything other than Larry, his collar + lead + muzzle and myself along? I also need to be there for 10am, correct? I am sure Larry would /love/ to get acquainted with your electronic cat and rabbit, it is gonna be good fun I think. Especially for him!
Posted by Remint on June 25, 2012, 12:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Billy
I’m Homed
I've missed your beautiful soft eyes and the so happy to see me waggy bottom in the mornings, but seeing the last picture has made me smile, I'm pleased you have "relaxed" back into the kennels, lol! I hope Wednesday goes well, Me, Buddy, Jack, Penny and my 2 boys send our love xxxxxx
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on June 25, 2012, 12:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Freda
I’m Homed
She has a cheeky look on her face in the first picture, she sounds like she'd bring lots of fun to her new home x
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on June 25, 2012, 11:48 am | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi We use an electronic cat and rabbit at Saturday training which means they both move and meouw/chatter LOL - we can show you what to do when your greys kick off at real cats and rabbits and you can practice in safety 🙂 Julie
Posted by tiggersslave on June 25, 2012, 9:19 am | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you Myrna! Every day you see them adjust just a little more and it is so rewarding. Larry used to be like a bull in a china shop the way he barged past things and through things, but now he knows (most of the time) that he has to wait and that barging gets him nowhere. He also knows his name now! Mostly. He will come to you in the house and the garden most of the time, but if he is fixated on the cat, he is now much better with the chickens, then he just goes into hunt mode and not even putting tasty things in front of his nose interests him. Does anybody have any advice on how to train him with the cat when he gets like this? He becomes very focused and nothing will get his attention back on me. What I've taken to doing in the meantime is just walking him in circles around the garden until he is no longer pulling, but is walking nicely to heel instead. Only problem is that as soon as I stop doing this he goes straight back to 'let's go get that cat' mode - thus rendering the whole thing not very productive overall. There was no accidents in the kitchen last night, although he did manage to pull a packet of breakfast cereal off the side and ate a fair bit of it. We took him for a walk to Warwick Racecourse yesterday and he got very excited by this Collie that was running around fast and low to the ground. He pulled strongly and he was highly interested in meeting it, although I am not sure if it would have been a "hello I am Larry" meeting or a "you were running fast let me go catch you now" meeting. I didn't really want to risk it, even with his muzzle on, so I just kinda hauled him along and ignored the Collie. (He hauled me along a fair bit too.) He was fascinated by the little dam thing by the brook that our Retrievers enjoy swimming in, he put his paws up on the wall next to it to get a better look! This morning he had a great time running round in circles in the garden. He keeps trying to get Freya to play with him but she just gets very overwhelmed by this massively energetic person coming towards her at high speed and then barking at her. Their body language is just so different, she has no idea that all of what he is doing means "play with me please". Larry is such a playful guy, he loves chasing after his toys and attempting to play with our dogs in the garden. He is also really expressive with his front paw now and whenever it looks like you may be going down to stroke him he paws the air to say "scratch my chestttttt, oh go onnn, pleaseeee". It is so adorable. Every day he relaxes that little bit more and he is enjoying himself ever such a lot, it really is so lovely to see him blossom out into the personality he truly is.
Posted by Remint on June 25, 2012, 8:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy (Arthur)
I’m Homed
First night over and no accidents. Brilliant on the lead and very gentle taking treats. He's already stolen a fluffy cushion off the settee for his bed lol.
Posted by pippadog on June 25, 2012, 8:03 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jo-Jo (Joanne)
I’m Homed
Joanne is such a cute girl a real beauty!
Posted by Jess&Koda on June 25, 2012, 7:45 am | 👍 0 Likes
Bambi
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I lived meeting Bambi on Saturday she loves to jump up and rest her paws on your arm so that you can cuddle her!
Posted by Jess&Koda on June 25, 2012, 7:42 am | 👍 0 Likes
Katie
I’m Homed
This little girl is so sweet she is really cute and her kennel mate Cornelia is beautiful too
Posted by Jess&Koda on June 25, 2012, 7:39 am | 👍 0 Likes
Dolly
Over the Rainbow Bridge
This lovely girl loves to rest her head on her shoulder as if to give you a cuddle
Posted by Jess&Koda on June 25, 2012, 7:36 am | 👍 0 Likes
Isla (Cornelia)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Cornelia is such a sweet heart! She is now one of my favorites
Posted by Jess&Koda on June 25, 2012, 7:34 am | 👍 0 Likes
Kerry
I’m Homed
I'm was so happy to see Kerry on Saturday!
Posted by Jess&Koda on June 25, 2012, 7:33 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fire
Over the Rainbow Bridge
@nutellajar - LOL with the trademark move on the bowl, it's soooo Fire, hahaha. You've just got to love him! All he wants is to please you and he sort of saying through his eyes "Hey ma, am i doing it correctly?" ...nevermind knocking over things or stepping on a greyhound's paw, lol...he is lovely and never a bore. His future family will have gazillion of good memories with this greyhound. XXX
Posted by joythornz on June 24, 2012, 11:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jo-Jo (Joanne)
I’m Homed
Lovely new pic.x
Posted by julie on June 24, 2012, 10:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes