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Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I was under the impression that these greyhounds were offered for adoption in return for a modest donation. What a sorry state it has come to when people commodotize a living creature, and one which was specifically 'marketed' (if we must continue to adhere to such economic language) as a pet. A round of applause to DONOTBUYFROMHERE for making a terrible situation so much worse for EVERYONE involved. Good luck Leona x
Posted by Emma on February 3, 2012, 8:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mystic
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi i was hoping some1 could give us some advice re Mystic, Cally and the cats. As some of you may be aware we have in the past had a couple of incidences where the dogs have caught 1 of the cats. However in the early days when we just had Mystic and Cally they were ok with the cats. Have we left it too long to try and train them to get along with the cats again or is there some training we can do with them? As it is at the moment we keep them completely seperate and dont let Mystic and Cally into the garden unless we know all the cats are in the house. They do still however walk past the cats while they are eating in order to get to their own food (they're fed in kitchen, cats in hall). We would like for them to have a bit more freedom around the house but as it is they bark at the cats when they see them through the glass doors. Any advice would be much appreciated. Jen. Mystic & Cally x
Posted by jenesis on February 3, 2012, 8:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cally (aka Linda)
I’m Homed
Hi we're in need of some advice please. We had builders in for a week just before xmas and again for nearly 3wks at the beginning of january. Ever since Cally has been unsettled at night. She has started weeing on the lounge floor almost every night even tho they go out last thing at night and also during the night.As she does it in the same place all the time we've started putting mats down at night. She has also started barking from just around 4am every morning. we get up and let them out into the garden until they've done whatever they need to do but then its back to bed. She will then continue to bark continually until someone gets up and stays up with them. as soon as we step out of bed and the floor creaks she will instantly go quiet but if we then get back into bed she'll start barking again. before we had the workmen in we wouldnt hear a peep from them until 6.30-7ish. they are both fine throughout the day no barking unless its at the cats and no weeing. Cally moreso than Mystic seems to be showing some signs of seperation anxiety regarding myself but noone else in the family. any help/advice that anyone can give us to try and overcome these issues would be greatly appreciated esp the early morning barking. Jen, Cally & Mystic x
Posted by jenesis on February 3, 2012, 7:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Berry
I’m Homed
Oh Berry! We nearly took you last time you were returned! 🙁 You are such a beautiful little girl, I would love love love a friend for Roxy but baby Sadie is taking up a lot of time and I go back to work after Easter. Sigh ... 🙁 My cuddle goes to you today beautiful girl. xxx
Posted by Lauramc on February 3, 2012, 7:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Bought? Customers? Refunds? Quality items? Are we talking about sofas or living creatures here? I'm not in any way questioning 'claireacluck's response, I believe any parent concerned about their child's welfare would make the same impulse decision. I do however also know that Ruth, and all the volunteers at the kennels, no matter how disappointed they would be to hear that news, would offer support and advice. Ruth, also has the opportunity to review any comment posted on this board and has, quite fairly put both sides of the argument and different opinions on here for all to see. However, 'donotbuyfromhere' has not been as fair and should really consider the impact of their comment on people who work hard for free to help rehome these wonderful dogs. Good luck Leona in finding a new home. xx
Posted by Lauramc on February 3, 2012, 7:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I`m deeply upset by the comment "I would never buy from here again because of the lack of quality", our beautiful greyhounds are not commodities, they are sensitive, loving creatures, and I don`t believe any of us would see ourselves as customers. We have 3 greys from Daybreaks and they have ALWAYS provided us with support and we should consider ourselves lucky that we have Ruth and the rest of the team who work tirelessly to rehome such wonderful dogs. I totally agree that no one should be put off by any negative comments, two of our greys were more challenging when we first had them but concentrating on our behaviour and actions towards them we now have three perfectly behaved well balanced greys full of life and character.
Posted by Winniethepooh on February 3, 2012, 7:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I'm pleased the decision was made to return Leona...
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on February 3, 2012, 7:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
The comments made by 'donotbuyfromhere' have really angered n disgusted me. I'm so glad leona is comin back to the kennels cus that way she will hopefully find a new, lovin home with people who do not regard her as a 'refundable' item! I'm sorry but I feel saddened that there r people out there that feel this way about such amazing, lovin, loyal companions.
Posted by crackercharlieX on February 3, 2012, 7:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Berry
I’m Homed
good girl Berry, leave those puddy cats alone and it will make it even easier to find you a new home 🙂 xxxx
Posted by kallie on February 3, 2012, 6:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
this saddens me so much, we all try hard to help everyone who has adopted a dog and will do our utmost to make sure that any issues are resolved. to be told that we have no customer care is just a poke in all our eyes. Ruth has a wealth of information and knowledge and will always try and help and if she cannot help herself then she will find someone who can.....the comment from 'donotbuyfrom there' is very unfair, when you adopt a dog from the RSPCA or from any other re-homing centre you also do not get any refunds, the dogs are not an article you can just return because they are 'faulty'.....as a volunteer and someone who has adopted three hounds from the trust myself i am very upset about all of this...hopefully Leona will find her home and nobody will be put off by the scathing comments...:-(
Posted by kallie on February 3, 2012, 6:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have been a volunteer at daybreaks for almost 2 years now, and i have never heard a hound described as ive just read here! A dog is not something you buy from a super market, and a dog from daybreaks isnt bought, it is adopted, and you make a donation which goes to help the next one find his her home and to enrich the lives of the dogs at the kennels, i have been in the office with ruth and heard many conversations, and myself have taken phone calls and offered support and advice where people want to work through problems. If people dont want to ask for advice or take it it does not mean that the advice and aftercare is not there. Ruth and all of the volunteers at Daybreaks take pride in finding the right family for the right dog, and always have the best interests of all concerned at heart! Ruth helped me and many others through various settling periods to help our hounds settle into what is a very unfamiliar way of life and i for one welcomed the advice and support i was offered and never felt like any question was a silly one. Please do not be put of by any negative comments!! Im sorry it didnt work out for Leona, the right home is out there for you little girl, and we will find it. xxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on February 3, 2012, 6:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have made the decision that just had to be made my 21 month old son has to be put first and I'm making the right choice for him .....
Posted by claireacluck on February 3, 2012, 6:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Berry
I’m Homed
Brought Berry home with me tonight to re cat test her, so far so good, she has met the cats and showed no interest, will see how she gets on over night. She has just eaten her dinner and is settling.
Posted by skinnyme on February 3, 2012, 5:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ruth and the volunteers have nothing but the best interests of the greys and their adoptive families at heart. When a grey is rehomed they want it to be a happy and successful union....forever. They offer a wealth of experience and support. (we have homed 3 greys from daybreaks and fostered 2 and have nothing but admiration for the people who strive so hard to help the beautiful greys) As for a refund.....would you expect a refund on any other member of a family eg a child who may be having some problems adjusting to a very different way of life, remember that going into a home is a huge change to living in kennels ?? These volunteers give their time for FREE to help rehome the greys and give their time for FREE to offer help and support. The money paid for these dogs goes back into rehoming them and providing shelter, food, care and love....no profit is made or salaries paid ! Remember that Leona will cost the trust money again.
Posted by BeckyB-F on February 3, 2012, 5:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I'm sorry. But my son is my main concern Lola is lovely and we have bonded but I think she needs a family with NO young children Ruth in sorry
Posted by claireacluck on February 3, 2012, 5:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I didn't feel that Ruth understood where I was coming from this morning .... I do feel it could of been handled better I'm very upset about having to give Lola back but oscars comes first . I love Lola to pieces but my Oscar is my main priority
Posted by claireacluck on February 3, 2012, 5:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Milly (Betty)
I’m Homed
Hello moffy! We are still fostering Betty and making the decision! It's not a question of whether we want Betty (she has slotted into our life like a dream!) it's whether we want 2 dogs! I think we are nearing a decision now though 🙂 xxx
Posted by rosierecorder on February 3, 2012, 5:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Olive
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Happy birthday Olive - 6 today. Celebrated with a run round Worcester racecourse and is now snuggled up in front of a log fire with a pig's ear - bliss. Love from mum, dad and Ruby.
Posted by themartins on February 3, 2012, 5:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
This is a very upsetting comment from who ever this person is, this is a greyhound not a piece of clothing that you were not happy with and wish for a REFUND! when you buy a dog from any charity or trust you do not get a refund it is a charity ! The job that ruth and all the volunteers at daybreaks do for these dogs is endless and dedication is priorty. As with all rehoming of dogs you can only give the best advice it is up to the new owners to take adhere to that advice. I am sure that leona will make a wondfull addition to any new family. please do not be put off by one very negative comment. xx
Posted by spencer68 on February 3, 2012, 4:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leona
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am Alfie's new mum and was in the office at the time that Ruth took the call from Leona's mum this morning. I was quite shocked when I read the statement made below by donotbuyfromhere as I did not hear an offensive tone and Ruth was nothing but trying to be supportive. Ruth helped me so much when I committed to fostering Alfie and has continued to give me much support and advice which I have appreciated and have taken on board. I believe dogs are a big committment and any issues should try to be worked with.
Posted by Alfie'smum on February 3, 2012, 4:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes