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Jester
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We gave Jester a bath on arrival (as we do with all the new arrivals), blow dried him and settled him in his kennel. We had had a delivery in the week of loads of pillows from a local hotel so we piled his bed high so he could really nestle down into them to feel extra snuggly after his bath. Yesterday morning he was standing in his kennel, wagging his tail and had been clean in the night 🙂 He is an absolutely gorgeous boy - gentle on the lead and very affectionate.... he will make a wonderful pet I am sure!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on November 22, 2011, 5:27 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lester
I’m Homed
Hi Mutty22jaf - a Trust dog is a grey that has been been rehomed through Perry Barr Retired Greyhound Trust. Lester was on the waiting list to come into Daybreaks Kennels (the list for the boys waiting to come in is approximately 8 months long) and his trainer found him a home to go to directly rather than having to wait for him to come to the kennels. Being still homed through the Trust (just never stepping foot...or should I say paw through Daybreaks) means that Lester's owners will have the back up and support if they need it from us as well as his trainer whilst Lester adjusts to home life.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on November 22, 2011, 5:19 am | 👍 0 Likes
Dora
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am so happy to hear about Dora - and I am so pleased to hear you are helping her to settle into her new life with such support. Great news that she hasn't wet her bed as I warned you she might - she used to do it every day after Tink her sister and kennel mate was rehomed 🙁 We are always here for you so if you need to, please pick up the phone. Hope your cold gets better soon and I am sure you will be up at the kennels with Dora, looking after us all again! xxxx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on November 22, 2011, 5:12 am | 👍 0 Likes
Dora
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hello to all, meant to give you an update on Dora sooner than this but a cold caught hold of me & I have been really tierd. Dora is wonderfull in the car within moments she has settled & lay down with her head on my daughter's leg. We took her straight into the back garden before going in the house & she relieved herself straight away. Next took her in the house and she had a good explore as the little explorer would, lol. Next sorted out her tea, she ate most of it but left a liottle that she kept going back to 4 more. We sat in the lounge with her with her muzzle & lead on to easy her into meeting the cats. At one point she was lay on her bed in front the fireplace & the 2 cats were in the room with her & she was fine till they moved & she would then try to charge at them, she would also go upto the older cat to sniff her & at one point licked her nose with no problem then on another walk by Dora opened her mouth & looked asthoughshe would have tried to take a gingerly bite at the cats fur, cat took no notice. I feel lots of work is required her, but I'm not going to give up. She was really bril;lliant through the night we took her out about 10ish & she did not ask again till 2ish where I took her out & she was really good. Came back in ^ she settled downstairs on the sofa with her legs in the air, which is the way my partner found her in the morning. The was no mess & no wet bed Ruth. Love to all Diane,Chris, Shannan & Dora & cats xx
Posted by LoveDora on November 22, 2011, 3:03 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lester
I’m Homed
He looks like he has a brindle jacket on lol!
Posted by mutty22jaf on November 21, 2011, 10:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lester
I’m Homed
Hi, what is a trust dog?
Posted by mutty22jaf on November 21, 2011, 10:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
So many people have just about said it all.....my warts with having 2: Reubes was totally not bothered by anything on walks until I got Blossom, she has led him astray -but only a tiny bit. Both are still really easy to handle, and I only have trouble with other loose dogs or owners not listening when I say keep back - in case my 2 lurch, which they will but are improving over time. My 2 lie together, but that wont necessarily be the case for you. Bloss still likes time out, so leaves the lounge whereas Reubes is always with me and its no bother at all. Bloss shouts for her tea, Reubes didn't until Madam came along!! But its all good fun I promise, def let Cookie choose the new dog along with your daughter though. You'll know when its right.
Posted by medaftboutdogs on November 21, 2011, 9:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Star
I’m Homed
This girl is sooo lovely, a real character. In just over a week she is less shy and nervous, a chatty girl who makes the funniest little sounds to communicate with you. She gets on well with the other hounds and we are working on the cat interest xxxx She loves running with the others, and gets really excited when she hears a lead jingle. Following us around the house less, I think that is because she feels safe and less dependant. It's really amazing how these beautiful creatures learn so quickly xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on November 21, 2011, 7:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
Hi jenni, we have had Sid for just over a year. We were looking at having another grey and weighing up - should we/shouldnt we, then we saw Tink, a 1 year old , who we brought home a week ago 🙂 Sid and Tink are complete opposites, she is a live wire and Sid is your typical couch potato. It has been a hard week, as she is so young and not doing too well with her toilet training, and they have both had a few grumbles. Tink really loves sid though, and he is coming round slowly, but i know it will be worth the hard work in the end. Good luck in whatever you decide 🙂 suex
Posted by Suziela on November 21, 2011, 7:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
Hi Jenni and Cookie! Hope Cookie is feeling a bit better. It's not nice having a dicky tum. We have 2 also, Lola & lena. Like you we'd had Lola 6 months and had been kind of thinking about another. Lola was absolutely fine on her own really, but we are both out at work and thought it might be nice for Lola to have some company. I love having the 2 especially as ours are so completely different. Like Mand, we have one who is so laid back she is horizontal (that's Lola) and then there is Lena! Lola chose Lena as the girl we'd had our eye on was a complete no-no for Lola. 12 months on now with Lena and it's so much fun. Here's my warts bit....Walking 2 non-cat friendly greys can be a challenge. Ours both react to cats and squirrels but you get used to dealing with it. Lena also is not brilliant with other breeds when we are out (Lola's fine) but is getting better with training and patience. Also at first I was nervous getting 2 out of the car on my own, but you do learn how to deal with it with practice. It's a personal choice but I love having 2 and especially because ours are such different personalities. Best of luck in whatever you decide. Linda x
Posted by LindaPaul on November 21, 2011, 6:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
i have always owned at least two dogs, different breeds before the greys came along and generally find that although they love our company they also thrive on the canine companionship, we have three boys and all of them chose me and then each other, they are good together and i never worry about having to leave them whilst at work. the best thing to do is to take your little human and your lovely Cookie monster and let them have a look at the kennels whether there is a grey that fits their bill..you will know instantly when it's right...good luck 🙂 xxx
Posted by kallie on November 21, 2011, 6:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bobby
Over the Rainbow Bridge
...and if there is anything any of us can do to help then please contact the kennels as we all want the very best for our babies and are only too happy to help...good luck lovely Bobby, so happy for you. xxxx
Posted by kallie on November 21, 2011, 6:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
We'd had our boy 12 months before we decided to get another. Thought it might be nice to add a girl, so went up to the kennels to walk Gent and one little girl together, but it just didn't feel right. About a month later we met Emily and felt she was 'the one'. Gent didn't seem to object, so we reserved her there and then. We did everything Ruth told us to do when she came home and introduced them both outside the house, took them both for a short walk together first before bringing her through the front door. She was was crated at night and during the day when we weren't there for the first week, but I can honestly say that we haven't had a problem at all. Gent just seemed to accept her from day one. Emily is a very lively little girl, as opposed to Gent, who is one chilled out dude. They seem to compliment each other and we wouldn't be without either of them. Probably the best thing to do would be to take Cooks up to the kennels and see how she gets on with the others, walking her and another grey will help to see how you feel with a dog on each arm too. Just glancing over at my other half and he's speaking 'grey' to Emily, who says she wants her tea - NOW!! and rubbing the ears of Gent, who is giving endless bows and wagging his tail. I agree it's not double the work having two, but it's certainly double the fun, double the cuddles and double the love. We'll be in Mell Square, Solihull this weekend with our two if you wanted to pop up for a chat, but otherwise good luck. Mand x
Posted by Mand&GorgeousGeorge on November 21, 2011, 5:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jester
Over the Rainbow Bridge
He looks even more stunning in his new pic xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on November 21, 2011, 5:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
Sorry Cooks that should be she'd
Posted by Jenni on November 21, 2011, 3:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
Cookie has met Twiggy, so I am sure she knows what I mean!....xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 21, 2011, 3:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cookie
I’m Homed
I think it's Twiggy who has to put up with them isn't it! I need a very relaxed dog who will put up with the pint sized peril (Maggie my 3 year old daughter, not Cookie!) But I think I would be happy with her having some company in the day and he'd love another dog to tear around the garden with.
Posted by Jenni on November 21, 2011, 2:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Pippa
Over the Rainbow Bridge
That's brilliant news; can't wait to see a new picture of her. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 21, 2011, 2:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jake
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Happy Birthday for yesterday Jake, hope it won't be long before you have a lovely home to go to. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 21, 2011, 2:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bobby
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I do hope everything works out for you all. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 21, 2011, 2:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes