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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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Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
Hiya I think we've all done things to animals -and probably children, that at the time we thought - with the knowledge that we had .. that was the best way to deal with a situation and then we get more information or understand more and we realise there are now better ways ... I use rewards rather than anything else cos I find it works better and I like to work with dogs that way. Dog training is always an interesting topic with lots of different opinions .. the saying I like is that when three dog trainers get together the only thing two agree on is that the third knows nothing 🙂 J xx
Posted by tiggersslave on July 29, 2011, 12:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mary
I’m Homed
Is she still avaible?? Because the comments says she is no longer reserved? She is beautiful ,we have a cat so its good to hear she could be cat friendly.Please could someone comment back and tell me if she is avaible?? I love to arrange a visit. Many Thanks Phoebe
Posted by Phoebe009 on July 29, 2011, 12:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie (Lena)
I’m Homed
she is a wee poppet isn't she? xxx
Posted by Hetpayne on July 29, 2011, 11:58 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
Oh Julie, I feel terrible now...Fi, ignore what I said, sorry...I really do love my dogs, I've never hit them, been intentually cruel to them and their needs always come first before mine, I was just trying to help :0(
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on July 29, 2011, 11:18 am | 👍 0 Likes
Twiggy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
That's sooooo lovely I feel a bit teary now. But I can totally understand that feeling and that's probably why the teary thing. I love seeing our girls every morning even if they are such sleepy heads and can't be bothered to lift more than an eyebrow to say hello! (I so don't get this early waking thing that other owners have with their greys 🙂 ). We are beginners compared to you Kate (14 months since we had Lola) but I wish you many more happy and special years with your beautiful girl xxx
Posted by LindaPaul on July 29, 2011, 11:18 am | 👍 0 Likes
Leo
I’m Homed
Poor Leo. I've sent you a cuddle. I'm sure there is someone out there for you and it's just a case of being patient..... but I hate the thought of you being unhappy and wasting away. Try to be brave and hang on in there xxxx
Posted by LindaPaul on July 29, 2011, 11:08 am | 👍 0 Likes
Twiggy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Five years ago today John and I adopted Twiggy. I can still recall how excited I was coming to Daybreaks to pick her up; finally being able to have a dog of my own was a dream come true. I spent most of the day just looking at her! Five years later I still look at her and can't believe she is mine. Lots of love to my beautiful girl on this special day.xxxxxxxx Ps John says, it seems more like ten years to him and can her bring her back!!!! xxxxxxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 29, 2011, 10:48 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
Hi ...Usually having the dogs where they can see you settles them down as their 'family/group/pack' are all together and they will wait till you get up - unless they really need to toilet or have heard next doors cat 🙁 You may need to teach them how to do stairs (use 2 towels) and if you don't want them in the bedroom put a child gate on your door so they can see you but can't come in. Increasing exercise can help make them more tired and likely to want to lie in, feeding pasta and other carbs as a late feed can make them sleepy too. The problem with punishing dogs for doing something (or not doing something) is that a) its a negative reinforcement 🙁 and b) dogs only tie the punishment (or reward) to an action if it happens within TWO seconds of the behaviour SO if you don't get there within 2 seconds and then punish a dog the chances are that it links you coming into the room with being punished ... it doesn't think 'oh I mustn't whine cos that upsets everyone and they come down and are cross'. J xx
Posted by tiggersslave on July 29, 2011, 10:17 am | 👍 0 Likes
Wolfy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
O my poor boy. Wolfy was the very first dog to steel my heart wen I began coming to the kennels. I am so gutted at this news. He made me fall in love with greys. All my love to Ann and her daughter. I kno how much u loved him and thankyou for giving him the best home possible. I will never forget this very special boy. X
Posted by crackercharlieX on July 29, 2011, 10:13 am | 👍 0 Likes
Wolfy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Very sorry to hear the sad news, God Bless Wolfy. xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 29, 2011, 10:09 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fizz
I’m Homed
She really has been through it hasn't she. She deserves a bit of luck & lots of love & fun! Hopefully, although that sounds bad enough to go through, that's all it will turn out to be & it isn't anything life threatening. Perhaps she bumped that old injury in the garden when we had our accident with Ellie Cat? Sending you all our love Fizz - I never stop thinking about you! XX
Posted by court-family on July 29, 2011, 8:53 am | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie
I’m Homed
Hi Fi, I am sure she would love it but will let you know if we have any viewings booked for her. x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on July 29, 2011, 1:26 am | 👍 0 Likes
Wolfy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have just had the sad news that the gorgeous Mr Wolf lost his battle against bone cancer - he was only 8 years old. I am so grateful to Ann who gave him a chance of love and a wonderful home and much needed TLC after he had been let down so badly before. He was a wonderful loving boy with plenty of character. Run free precious boy xxxxx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on July 29, 2011, 1:22 am | 👍 0 Likes
Fizz
I’m Homed
Hi Deb, I took her to see Chris who did the bone biopsy. As the results were inconclusive it was felt best to wait for approx 6 weeks and repeat the x-rays and monitor her in the interim and see if anything changes. Hopefully we are looking at nothing more serious than osteomyelitis which in basic terms is inflamation of the bone following injury as it looks like she has dislocated her toe in the recent past as this is showing discrepancies. She could be treated with steroids or more likely amputation of the osteomyelitic lump and damaged toe. However steroid treatment cannot be started until osteomyelitis is a confirmed diagnosis so she is on anti-inflamatories for now. I have heard from Jayne and she is enjoying her holiday in Wales which is a well deserved treat following all what she has been through recently x (hope this all makes sense!)
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on July 29, 2011, 12:49 am | 👍 0 Likes
Leo
I’m Homed
Hi Hetpayne, the Westie is called Glen! Rosie is the greyhound Leo was returned with. Just had your Facebook message and hope to see you Saturday x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on July 29, 2011, 12:42 am | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie
I’m Homed
Hi ruth, does maggie still want to come walking with me on saturday? Xxxxx
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on July 28, 2011, 10:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leo
I’m Homed
Is Rosie the Westie?
Posted by Hetpayne on July 28, 2011, 10:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Will
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh bless his cotton paws. Hoping he stops chewing his skingraft and make a good recovery xxx
Posted by Hetpayne on July 28, 2011, 10:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fly (Floppy)
I’m Homed
Our alarm clock(Dreamer) is set to 5.00am. Whether we take her out for last wee 10pm 10.30 or 12.00 she's up at 5 usually on the dot. Tom could sleep for England and sometimes needs to be prized out of bed to go on first walk.We find with Dreamer, a little drink, big love and sky sports news she'll go back to sleep, unfortuatly I'm wide awake! Si
Posted by SamA on July 28, 2011, 7:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Leo
I’m Homed
Please someone come look at this beautiful boy. He is very depressed n looks like he's wasting away more n more everyday even tho he has a gud appetite. Tday he even seemed t not enjoy his walk. He his great with my boys n just needs the love n company of a family n of course another doggy pal. I hope there is someone out there for him. He's a lovely sweet, quiet boy who just wants a home of his own back. X
Posted by crackercharlieX on July 28, 2011, 7:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes