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I’m Homed
Dave and I had temporary day release this morning to go on a delivery and collection mission! On arriving back at the Kennels it was the next challenge to build a cot (note to anyone who is expecting, start building your cot now, its more involved than you may think, Krypton Factor sprung to mind, Chris and myself are obviously out of practice)!! I managed to catch up with most of our foster families this afternoon, great news is that things are going really well. Thanks to all of you for opening your hearts and homes to our residents during this difficult time. X We missed Angie today, but needs must and she needs to stay safe especially with Mike's health concerns. Well, I'm back in on Sunday and already have set a mental list of tasks to do whilst we have the time to do so. Take care, stay safe and remember if you need anything from the Kennels please give us a call and book an appointment. X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 13, 2020, 9:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Celia Jannah
I’m Homed
Hi Celia and Jess, Hedgy is a member of your family, it doesn't matter that he isn't a Greyhound! BUT please don't eat him!! :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 13, 2020, 8:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Shandy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Lisa, wishing your pretty little Shandy a very happy 3rd Gotcha Day! It sounds like she has you wrapped around all four paws! :)) Lots of love Kate Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 13, 2020, 8:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Shandy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Happy 3rd Gotcha day to Shandy, Can’t believe we have had her 3years already feels like yesterday she came home with us......her recent new found skill is how to get me off my chair so that she can have it and get comfy:-), oh and this year she has decided she doesn’t care about fireworks anymore haha.....she’s still enjoying lovely walks and playing fetch in the garden (her catching skills are brilliant)......We wouldn’t be without her and she is happily munching on a pigs ear in front of the fire to celebrate.....Shandy said she would prefer an ostrich bone and isn’t happy we haven’t got her one yet!!! Well done to everyone for their fabulous work at daybreaks and to everyone that has homed a Grey-we are looking forward to Tiggys fundraising christmas online auction.
Posted by lisaBaker on November 13, 2020, 5:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
It felt very strange not being at the kennels today - but with no residents to look after and a core of great volunteers who are keeping everything else under control, I have taken the decision to stay at home now during lockdown. With Michael being in the extremely clinically vulnerable group, we don't want to take any unnecessary risks - but I am not being idle! I have been chatting with Miss Tiggy and we are now ready to launch her fundraising Christmas online auction!! We have lots of really great items that will make lovely presents for the 2 and 4 legged folk in your lives! We have brought the starting date forward a bit to the 20th November to make sure everyone gets chance to have a look and a bid! Hope everyone is staying safe, and managing during this very difficult time for us all. I will be raising my usual glass later - this time to all our boys & girls out in foster homes, sending their foster families many thanks for taking care of them and hoping that maybe one or two will get their paws under the table and just might not return to kennels when lockdown is over!! Angie xxx
Posted by Shanesmum on November 13, 2020, 4:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Such a great day! I sent Jo and Dave on a 'drop off and collect' mission this morning whilst I stayed in the office and attacked the paperwork mountain. Chris arrived and fed the chickens and cats and then by this time Jo and Dave were back and they set to work building two wooden cots that had been donated for us to sell to raise funds. It is quite strange not having any residents on site but Jo was set the task of giving all our wonderful foster families a call this afternoon and hopefully our Daybreaks kids are enjoying themselves! We have a busier day tomorrow with food collections and nail clipping so if you want to book, we are doing spaced appointments and adhering to COVID guidelines. I have just finalised the calendars (yayyyy) and these should be available from early next week - we will keep you posted. Stay safe everyone x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on November 13, 2020, 4:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Celia Jannah
I’m Homed
Far too long a story but his ( or her) Name is Hedgy and this is a page about Greyhounds but Im sure when greyhounds meet Hedgy the tortoise sometime in the next few years , it will be a story to tell ( why the hell cant I just call it IT) that's because he or she has life and soul and is now part of our life , But Celia and Jess need to age and mellow a bit and Hedgy needs to get a bit bigger so they don't think he( or she) is a crunchy snack , I Cant wait to introduce them though and I think even in 12 months time , Knowing Celia she will still freak out and run away despite being so confident around pancakes and Coca Cola , the three of us are off to bed now without tortoise who's quiet happy in his or her bed under some rocks , we have a 13 tog quilt and the heating on, Thats enough Jeffrey , this is supposed to be about Greyhounds so stop it go to bed and wake up with teethmarks on your head and a stiff neck because you have a greyhound contorting your sleep position just as you always like it and you know you wouldn't want it any other way so don't pretend you do
Posted by Jeffrey on November 12, 2020, 10:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
A lovely Autumn day.... a good day for cleaning! 🙂 Thanks so much to Yvonne and Shirley for all their hard work around the kennels. Xx Thanks to Alan and Declan for going on a trip to the Warehouse. If you need food, we have plenty in stock. Just call us at the kennels to arrange a day and time to collect. 🙂 Skip is getting used to wandering around the kennels and doing just as he pleases, but I think like us he misses seeing other Greyhounds around...hoping it won't be long before we hear the patter of lovely Greyhound paws in the kennels again. :))) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 12, 2020, 9:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Celia Jannah
I’m Homed
Oh girls, how exciting to have a new "dog" in the family! :)) Sure you two could come up with a suitable name for him or her!! Good luck with the decorating! :))) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 12, 2020, 9:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Celia Jannah
I’m Homed
Well the new Dog came today in a box ??? , I've not met him yet , and Dad was a bit distracted for a while in the kitchen so because he had left the door open on the cupboard where he keeps his paint and tools and stuff and knowing that upstairs needs redecorating too, Jess and I thought we would help him out by carrying tins of paint and screwdrivers and the tape measure , Oh and some wood filler as well , upstairs and placing it gently on the landing whilst he was setting up his new dogs home , we just thought it would make him happy that we were helping out.. Well Dad wasn't happy , all he could say was that we were all lucky the lid didn't come off the paint , bet if the new dog did it he wouldn't mind , but, No, I'm not jealous , anyway Dad just set him up and left him alone so he's back with us now which is good and he says he's not sure if the new dog is a male or female which is also a bit weird, but he thinks he might be a bloke so for now he is naming the new dog "Tortoise" , which seems a strange name for a dog to me but then I'm not as clever as Dad ( I'm much Cleverer ha ha) Love you all loads Celia , Jess and errrm Tortoise xx
Posted by Jeffrey on November 12, 2020, 4:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Hi Helen & Dave, so sorry but we are waiting for delivery of Ostrich bones. They are still out of stock. 🙁 We will let you know as soon as we have any news. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 12, 2020, 3:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Do you know if there are any ostrich bones due to come in? Milly needs a replacement!! Xx
Posted by helenanddave on November 12, 2020, 1:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Two words to sum up today, very quiet! The peace was occasionally shattered by my Arry leading a Mexican howl with My Sarah Scare Bear and Maisie Moo. Thanks to Denise for coming in and bringing the resident chickens roast squash and sweet potato with pumpkin seeds, totally spoiled! Dave got stuck in as usual and blitzed the treatment room, it looks so much better. We have had a delivery of blizzard coats which Denise and I sorted this morning and as it was quiet I managed to update some of the databases that I don't always manage to do. So still a productive day. Hoping everyone is staying safe and well, should you need anything from the Kennels please remember we are operating an appointment only system so give the Kennels a call for an appointment. Food collections and sand run are still available. Take care. X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 11, 2020, 8:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bess
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Keeping you in my thoughts xx
Posted by shanishoo on November 11, 2020, 2:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
George
I’m Homed
Happy birthday for yesterday George. Sounds like you've settled right in lovely boy. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on November 11, 2020, 7:27 am | 👍 0 Likes
Bess
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a lovely and poignant post about your girl Bess. Your memories of her will stay with you for ever and while the first birthday without her is bound to hurt, it’s abundantly clear how much those memories are treasured. Thinking of you x
Posted by LindaPaul on November 10, 2020, 11:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
We had a day of tidying and carrying out repairs today. :)) Thank you to everyone who called to make enquiries about homing a Greyhound. Unfortunately due to the lock down we don't have any dogs in the kennels at the moment but we do have girls and boys avaiable who are currently being fostered. If there is a Greyhound you are interested in please give us a call on 0121 782 7702 Thanks so much. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 10, 2020, 10:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Prince
I’m Homed
Erik brought Prince into see us today. He is looking good and is enjoying being in his foster home. Not sure Erik's own Greyhound Charlotte is so keen, she is a very elegant lady and Prince is somewhat of a clumsy youth! :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 10, 2020, 9:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
George
I’m Homed
Happy birthday George! Hope you've had a lovely day in your new home xxx
Posted by jetlucy on November 10, 2020, 9:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bess
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thinking of you all....I'm sure you have lots of lovely memories of your beautiful Bess. Sending her a Birthday cuddle. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 10, 2020, 8:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes