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Kelly
Over the Rainbow Bridge
she looks so sweet....my heart breaks for her, how awful to be parted from all you know and love after such a long time....sending her a big cuddle. xxxx
Posted by kallie on January 12, 2012, 7:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
hi jennie , we have used top hat and tail in the past for our previous dog, they are near the airport not far from daybreaks, they do accomodate for greyhounds with the feeds etc, they are really freindly , if you look at the links on the daybreak home page you will see it on there. hope this helps. ann and ellie - may.x
Posted by spencer68 on January 12, 2012, 7:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kelly
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I picked up Kelly today. We put her in the treatment room after sorting her nails and teeth and before we knew it she was on her back, legs in the air! I have brought her home and although she has been panting like crazy (probably really tired after her walk we have just come back from) she has now fallen asleep on the sofa! Bless her - she is gorgeous. x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on January 12, 2012, 6:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tina
I’m Homed
Has Joan and Tina been adopted together
Posted by Jess&Koda on January 12, 2012, 6:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kelly
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Wow she is lovely and looks so young, must have been all those races she did in her early years. Very photogenic too!
Posted by julie on January 12, 2012, 5:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
Hello Jenni We use Bark Inn Kennels but although it is not in Birmingham, not sure whether you can get over to the kennels at Baddesley Ensor?. Our three have stayed there several times and have had a great stay.
Posted by Winniethepooh on January 12, 2012, 4:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
Can anyone recommend a good kennel for her majesty when we go on holiday? She has been offered accommodation with my parents, but it's shooting season down there and she's a quivering wreck, so somewhere in Birmingham would be great.
Posted by Jenni on January 12, 2012, 3:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
I’m Homed
I am still considering the crate option for Moo although I couldn't inflict her on anyone else by rehoming! Only joking Moo!
Posted by Jenni on January 12, 2012, 1:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
I’m Homed
so gutted and can only agree with Tiggersslave, any dog whatever the size should never ever be unsupervised around a young child, thank goodness the child is ok on this occasion but Paddy has paid the price by being returned....gutting 🙁
Posted by kallie on January 12, 2012, 12:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
I’m Homed
Oh paddy poppet i am so sad for you! there is a new home out there for you i know it! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on January 12, 2012, 12:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
I’m Homed
And a reminder to everyone never ever to leave children unsupervised around any dogs - it's always the dog that is blamed and suffers. I'd suggest that anyone with children and dogs get one of the large greyhound-size crates .. I think small children will fit into those and have plenty of room and you can push sweeties through the bars if they complain. Obviously as the child grows you may need to consider either a larger crate or re-homing... the child 🙂 J x
Posted by tiggersslave on January 12, 2012, 12:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Marty (Arty)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hello handsome man xxx just gorgeous xx wonder how he is with cats? Xx
Posted by claireacluck on January 12, 2012, 12:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buffy
I’m Homed
Hello buffy xx
Posted by claireacluck on January 12, 2012, 12:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Percy (Mikey)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
When will he be at the kennels?? Xx
Posted by claireacluck on January 12, 2012, 12:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
I’m Homed
Hello paddy xx
Posted by claireacluck on January 12, 2012, 12:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Izzy (Belle)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hope Belle is settling a bit better xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on January 12, 2012, 11:12 am | 👍 0 Likes
Tina
I’m Homed
Wonderful for you and Joan, enjoy a happy retirement together xxxxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on January 12, 2012, 11:11 am | 👍 0 Likes
Ruby (Joan)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Soooo pleased for Joan and Tina, it is lovely that they will have each other for company xxxxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on January 12, 2012, 11:10 am | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
I’m Homed
I just wanted to say here, while I don't know any of the details of the incident with Paddy, training my three year old daughter when it comes to Cookie has been the hardest job of all. We had some growling and sleep aggression in the first few weeks and I was at my wits end, with Moo (my three year old) and the dog. The problem seems to be that young children want to play with a puppy and the reality is a very shocked greyhound who doesn't know quite what to do with these loud, fast moving and often clumsy little people. Some things which really helped us were: - Giving the dog a quiet spot that's hers and teaching the kids to respect that (and when she was on her bed) - Making sure the kids called the dog's name before touching her if she was asleep - Giving them treats to give to her - including yoghurt pots to lick out which were very popular! - Walking the dog loads so she didn't get too hyper - A DAP collar for Cookie - it emits pheromones which calm them down and de stress them. It was (and still is occasionally) a hard job to stop Moo locking Cookie in a head lock of lurve or trying to see if a 2p will fit in her ear, and is why at the moment I won't have another grey. But if you can train the dog and the kids it is so rewarding. Love to Paddy and his family - it is an incredibly tough decision to make.
Posted by Jenni on January 12, 2012, 11:10 am | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
I’m Homed
Oh Paddy, Paddy so so sad, though I'm sure you'll find a home very soon. Not safe to visit the kennels now then, thought I could with Joan N Tina leavin but now your back well..........
Posted by goldi&ruby's-mum on January 12, 2012, 10:29 am | 👍 0 Likes