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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.
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Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Iris has settled in very well, lovely long walk this morning and lots of racing around the garden with her new brothers and sisters. She is now sitting next to me watching what I am writing!
Posted by skinnyme on January 21, 2011, 9:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh, what a lovely poem, really trying hard not to blub now :0(
Posted by Emma on January 21, 2011, 8:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Flash
I’m Homed
Deb, knowing how well you've done with Millie I have no doubts you would cope with two, and Flash sounds like a lovely dog, why delay the inevitable,ask ruth if you can take him on trial to prove to your hubby it would work,then work on him! I would not normally write this but i'm sure everything would be fine. Trust your instincts Im sure their right.Im working tomorrow so wont be at training but hope to see you soon - Dave.
Posted by fatharry on January 21, 2011, 8:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Look at it this way. When Iris's time does come she will go at least knowing what it is to have a loving home. As we said when we came about Topsy, we know the pain too well having had to have Dookie PTS after 8 years. Im not religious but I found this helpful: A Dog For Jesus I wish someone had given Jesus a dog As loyal and loving as mine To sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyes And adore Him for being divine. As our Lord grew to manhood His faithful dog Would have followed Him all through the day While He preached to the crowds and made the sick well And knelt in the garden to pray. It is sad to remember that Christ went away To face death alone and apart With no tender dog following close behind To comfort its Master's Heart. And when Jesus rose on that Easter morn How happy He would have been As His dog kissed His hands and barked its delight For The One who died for all men. Well, the Lord has a dog now, I just sent Him mine The old pal so dear to me And I smile through my tears on this first day alone Knowing they're in eternity. Day after day, the whole day through Wherever my road inclined Four feet said, "I am coming with you!" And trotted along behind.
Posted by Nibody on January 21, 2011, 7:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
well done jill & paul however long Iris has left you have made it a happy ending for both her and everybody connected with daybreaks,thank-you both I admire you very much - Dave & Maria x.
Posted by fatharry on January 21, 2011, 7:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Huggie
I’m Homed
glad to here he's settled so well xx
Posted by Bethy-boop on January 21, 2011, 5:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
well i have only just had my internet restored after 5 days and i can't belive what i have been reading about iris. After only putting to sleep in oct my own dog casey with the same diagnoises i had tears rolling down my face, ruth and everyone at daybreaks you do such a fantastic job, whatever happen's to iris it is lovely to see her in a brilliant home. I know how difficult this time is for everyone, i still miss my dog so much.xx
Posted by spencer68 on January 21, 2011, 3:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Flash
I’m Homed
Popped into the kennels today and ended up going for a walk with some of the greys and my lurcher Millie. The boys treated her like a princess and she seemed particularly taken with Flash who is adorable and justs wants lots of hugs. I still need to work on my husband as I think Millie and Flash would make a fine couple. Where ever he goes his new family will be so lucky he is a true gent and so affectionate and well behaved.
Posted by Deb on January 21, 2011, 12:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Dear Ruth What an extremely emotional week it has been for you, all at Dayreaks and indeed for all of us who have been following Iris's story via the website. I believe her fate was taken from out of your hands so you would not have to go through what you did with Lucy last year. You do so much for these beautiful dogs; help with the enormous burden sometimes comes in unexpected ways. Love Kate and Twiggy xxxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on January 21, 2011, 12:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jack
I’m Homed
I had the pleasure of taking Jack out for a long walk on Wednesday. He was a little unsure at first (well, he had only just met me!) but when he got more confident he was amazing. He walks beautifully and liked to trot by my side, he looked very elegant, he was spooked by a car and he jumped, but did not pull me, such a careful boy. He met a very excited Cocker Spaniel, they had a very good sniff of each other, Jack was a true gent, very calm and careful. I think he would thrive in a home where he knows his place, this would give him the confidence to be the cheeky chappy that I suspect is hiding underneath...plus he's very gorgeous, who could resist?! xxxx
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on January 21, 2011, 10:18 am | 👍 0 Likes
Penny
I’m Homed
Penny is just sooo snuggly, a real love sponge! I took her for a walk on Wednesday, she did pull at first, but really calmed down on the way back and was trying to walk nicely...she kept looking at me as if to say "I know you don't want me to pull...but there is SO much to see!" She's a real character and whoever's lucky enough to adopt her will have a beautiful, loyal and very loving friend for life xxxx
Posted by Tash'ntheGreys on January 21, 2011, 10:09 am | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I think everyone involved in the care of Iris and indeed all the greys at Daybreaks are wonderful-I admire you all!!Love Cath, Toby and Pickles x
Posted by CathnToby on January 21, 2011, 9:37 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lass
I’m Homed
Have a very Happy Birthday Lass! xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on January 21, 2011, 9:17 am | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ruthie You are an absolute star where Iris is concerned - all you have done for her - we hope her last period of time is with love and affection. Lots of love for all you have done for her - Ian, Joanne, Philip, Mark, Rachel and Neil - and not to forget our greys - Willlow, Tyler, Joker, Beth and Lily xxxxx
Posted by marbury on January 21, 2011, 2:05 am | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Ruth, u r an amazing lady, the daybreak family that we have had the honour of belonging to is a testiment 2 u and all the wonderful volunteers. U have had such hard decisions to make and the day we collected toby was the day that sadly lucy passed away, iris is lucky she ended up with u,rob and then jill and paul her photo's have bin so nice 2 c. Thank heaven u r there, lookin after all of us - dogs included !lol x x
Posted by sarah on January 20, 2011, 11:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lass
I’m Homed
It's my birthday tomorrow. I'm having a mcdonalds with Sheila. Sheila says hello to aunty Julie, I go to Sheilas house every day , I was a bit grumbly with her at 1st, but I'm starting to be good now , that's because I like my new home. Sheila says hello to aunty Julie, and tell Iris that she will love being there, Sheila was there for 2 months, and said she loved it. Sheila is really happy xx to Iris. Me and Sheila meet up with our other friend Kate and go for walks up Sandwell Valley, we love it there. Well I'm off to bed now, excited because I,m 6 tomorrow.
Posted by nickysnan on January 20, 2011, 10:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Jill did a special and brave thing today adopting Iris. She is a very poorly girl with limited time but she gave her a chance despite this. I have been beating myself up and spent most of the day in tears thinking making the decision to let her go tomorrow was almost the easy way out - after Lucy I couldn't bear to see another grey with the same prognosis go through what Lucy went through. Selfishly a weight was lifted from me when Jill offered to take her so I wouldn't have to go through tomorrow. I am missing Iris very much but she has what I want for all greys.... a forever home where she will be loved beyond belief.... am I waffling? Anyway, I realise I made what I thought was the right decision at the time but fate moves in mysterious ways and tomorrow was not Iris' time to go just yet. Iris, I love you and everyone at Daybreaks is grateful and thankful for everyone's support and caring comments this week - Daybreaks is somewhere I am very very proud to be part of x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on January 20, 2011, 10:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
With tears in my eyes after reading all the posts ... enjoy your forever home gal ... what special, special people you are .... includung Ruth, Hubby and all who work at Daybreaks Jx
Posted by bestistdogs on January 20, 2011, 9:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jessy
I’m Homed
we are so pleased for Jessy have a wonderful time with your new family.
Posted by welovegreys on January 20, 2011, 9:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Iris
Over the Rainbow Bridge
we are so pleased to see that Jill and Paul have rehomed Iris she will have a great time,they are wonderful people and we wish them all the best.Ruth always has been wonderful with all the greys and many have had a special treat living with Ruth and Rob
Posted by welovegreys on January 20, 2011, 9:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes