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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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Maddie (Flower)
I’m Homed
Happy birthday flower! Hope you've had a good day xxx
Posted by jetlucy on June 11, 2021, 10:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maddie (Flower)
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday beautiful Flower! Hoping a forever home will soon be yours. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 11, 2021, 9:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Well, it couldn't make up its mind if it wanted to be a warm, sunny day today or not - in the end it decided not, meaning the boys & girls could have morning and afternoon walks - and the banana & blueberry frozen smoothies I had made stayed in the freezer!! If the forecast is to be believed they will be needed over the weekend! The salmon & green bean fishcakes I made for breakfast went down a treat - except for little Twirl who didn't eat very much as she is still a bit bewildered with her new situation bless her. She is a friendly soul, who stands beautifully to be leaded up and walks nicely - hoping she soon settles in. x Spike & Topsy are very settled together in the kitchen kennel and run, they came running up to the bars to greet me when I opened up this morning with tails happily wagging - so lovely to see. Topsy was not vocal at all during the day - except to give Spike little warning growl when he tried to join her on her bed!! Suitably chastened, he went back to his own bed, lay on his back with his legs in the air and let the breeze blow round!! He is a lovely big lad who walks beautifully on his lead, and enjoys the company of a friend. Poor Phoenix was not a happy soul in his cone - bless him he found it so hard to manoeuvre through doors! As he couldn't go out on walks, he spent the day in the outside feeding run watching the world go by. It was a very quiet day, so a great chance to catch up with some teeth cleaning, grooming and tidying. Well another weekend is here - and we have some viewings booked so keep fingers crossed. I shall raise my glass of wine this evening to toast our lovely boys & girls - may forever sofas come there way soon. xx Whatever you're up to this weekend stay safe, stay distanced - and keep yourselves and your hounds cool. Cheers! Angie xx
Posted by Shanesmum on June 11, 2021, 5:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maddie (Flower)
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday pretty little Flower. xx
Posted by Shanesmum on June 11, 2021, 4:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maddie (Flower)
I’m Homed
Great happy birthday beautiful girl xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 11, 2021, 3:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Topsy
I’m Homed
Topsy is related to my late Lottie if she is anything like Lottie was someone is going to have a fantastic grey, beautiful temperament and a cuddle monster
Posted by Caro on June 11, 2021, 7:29 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fletcher (Brandon)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you so, so much to everyone for your comments, messages, cards and flowers you sent to us after losing Fletch so tragically last week. So very kind of you. We are all so sad and missing him so very much. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 10, 2021, 11:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Willow (Twirl)
I’m Homed
Twirly is a very pretty, happy little girl. She will bring lots of fun to her forever home! :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 10, 2021, 10:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
We had another new arrival today. Gorgeous little Twirly! So very cute. Xxx Phoenix has managed to get something in a front paw. Ruth tried to remove it but couldn't quite reach it. He is now wearing a nice pink bandage while we see if the drawing cream will help get it out. Poor Phoenix wouldn't leave the dressing alone so is now having to wear a cone... :(( Xxx Topsy gave Yvonne a scare this moring while she was cleaning the kennels. Topsy managed to get her nose stuck in between the bars of her kennel and was screaming so loud Ruth heard her from the sand run! We all came running in but we'll done to Yvonne for freeingTopsy's poor little nose! No harm done. Xxx As both Topsy and Spike are finding kennel life rather difficult at the moment we paired them up together and they are sharing the top kitchen run and kennel. They both seem much happier. Xxx Thanks so much to everyone for their help today. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 10, 2021, 10:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
I’m Homed
Lovely to hear how Barney has progressed and I totally agree with Erik that he needs his forever home. Barney was with us for 3 weeks before going to Erik and he was the same with us, being so excited to see us. But he went off happily with Erik when he took over Barney’s fostering (which I found more difficult than he did!) and I think he may be the sort of dog who is happy wherever there is someone to love him. Please please someone take this lovely boy home xx
Posted by RosieP on June 10, 2021, 6:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
I’m Homed
Breaks my heart to think this gorgeous is still looking for a home, you sound delightful Barney, I do hope there is someone special out there just waiting to welcome you into their lives, good luck sweetheart, I am keeping my fingers crossed for you xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 10, 2021, 4:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Willow (Twirl)
I’m Homed
Gorgeous just like the chocolate xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 10, 2021, 4:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Willow (Twirl)
I’m Homed
Hello sweetheart - another lovely newcomer. Of course, that means another treat in the blender for tomorrow!! x
Posted by Shanesmum on June 10, 2021, 4:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Topsy
I’m Homed
Topsy is a beautiful girl. I can't believe she hasn't found her forever home yet. I had a lovely cuddle with her last week, she is so loving ?
Posted by traciesheart on June 10, 2021, 12:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
I’m Homed
It has been a little while, it is unfortunate that this lovely boy did not have any viewings during his 2 day stay at the kennel last weekend. This boy has made such strides, from being a very nervous dog in the kennels to now a very relaxed and quite dog. I understand he has not made a sound during his stay. He is house trained, knows what he can and cannot do. Of course he is a dog and will take opportunities when they are presented to him, any good scavenger would do that. He loves being outside and relaxing in the grass, he enjoys his walks and with the heat he is getting less then he wants, so he moves my walking boots. He is an easy walker always has a smiling lead. He is great with our 4 year old daughter who has and is being taught how to be around dogs. He is first to go to bed in the evening generally sleeps through the night. He travels well in the car, simply lies down until you reach your destination. So he is doing really well. He loves to play with fluffy squeaky toys and generally makes us smile No dog is perfect of course, he is a bit more stubborn then most of the greyhounds we have had, in essence he is a true Greyhound. It is taking longer with him to get him relaxed and accepting other dog breeds. It is not aggression he is simply unsure, but he can lunge at dogs so I am working with the thunder shirt now hoping we can turn it around. There are lots of techniques that can be utilised so we keep going with him on this. When I picked him up on Saturday, it made me have mixed emotions. When Barney saw me he got excited and rather vocal. One the one hand it is nice to have him react to me like that. On the other hand it also shows he is getting more and more attached to us as a family. This is a little bit sad as it may take him longer to settle once he does get his forever home. Please give this boy a chance arrange a visit by calling 0121 782 7702
Posted by cloggyerik on June 10, 2021, 10:01 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
I’m Homed
I took Jack home with me on Tuesday as we were a little worried about him. He seemed so sad and had also had an upset tum and slight temperature for a few days. I took extra cleaning products ‘just in case’.... however this lad has been as superstar! Not one episode of upset tum, he is loving his walks across the fields, eating well and even playing with toys! We think he was suffering from ‘I’m very sad in my kennel’ after sadly being returned recently- bless him. His coat was coming out in handfuls when Lucy groomed him Tuesday and already he looks like a different dog. He has been left several hours at a time and his new owner is going to have a wonderful addition to his family. I threatened to swap Tony for him as he is perfect on the lead whereas Tony thinks I’m a maypole!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on June 10, 2021, 7:02 am | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
It started today with Denise opening up the kennels, she was greeted with an explosion in New boy Spikes kennel. Bless him, I think he was unsettled and sadly had a very messy kennel and also managed to lie in what he had done. So, he had his second bath in two days, thankfully for him it was only from the waist down! He seemed snore settled this afternoon? Thanks to Wednesday walkers the dogs managed morning walks along the lane. This afternoon was too hot to take them out, so the paddling pools were filled, they had a lovely cool down (not sure Spike appreciated another water related activity)! The others all seemed to enjoy the experience and came out a few times to cool down. Thanks to Denise, Dave, Chris and the Wednesday walkers for their help today and to Alan who did the warehouse run and took Dave. Just a reminder, (and I know that most of you will know) that when it is hot your hounds will need to go out earlier or much later in the evening, they can easily burn their pads and also suffer with dehydration, keep them cool. X As always, stay safe and well all. X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on June 9, 2021, 7:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil (Spike)
I’m Homed
Spike arrived at Daybreaks today. He is a stunning lad! His trainer told us he loves his walks, his food and is a bouncy happy boy. He was a little unsure of his new surroundings this afternoon and was very quiet. I'm sure he will find his bounce when he has settled in. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 8, 2021, 10:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jato
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So very sorry to hear your news. It must have been so hard to say Good bye to your special boy. Lots of love. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 8, 2021, 10:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Basil (Spike)
I’m Homed
Lovely looking fella xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 8, 2021, 7:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes