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I’m Homed
Our last two residents left the kennels today. Prince went off to his foster home and Ruth has Penny at home tonight until she too goes to her foster home tomorrow. It was very sad to once again have to lock up without any Greyhounds to say Goodnight to...fingers crossed it won't be long before we can reopen again. Xxx Despite only having Penny and Prince at the kennels today there was still lots to do, including relocating Ruth's chickens to a home closer to the kennels rather than at the end of the sand run. Richard and Declan did most of the work while Shirley and I supervised! The chucks were great and took it all in their stride. 🙂 They very obligingly went into a small dog crate so we could transport them to their new home....we did get stuck for a while when we forgot someone with four dogs had booked the sand run! We didn't think it would be a good idea to stroll down with a crate of chickens :)) Xxx Sending lots of love to all the girls and boys who have very kindly been fostered. Do hope they enjoy the experience and maybe one or two will find their forever homes! :))) Xxx Hoping everyone stays safe and well. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 4, 2020, 12:01 am | 👍 0 Likes
Loki (Eagle)
I’m Homed
Hi TonyH, due to the impending lockdown Eagle is currently out on foster, so unfortunately we are unable to carry out any cat testing for a while. We will keep you informed of any developments. Kind regards. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 3, 2020, 11:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mel
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Seana, I'm so very, very sad to hear Mel has gone to Rainbow Bridge. He was such a special lad and a perfect genetleman. A kind and gentle soul who was at Daybreaks for quite a while before you found each other. During his time at the kennels he looked after several nervous new arrivals who found moving home a stressful experience; he had such a calming influence on them. Xxx Thinking of you, Fergal and Teddy and sending lots of love. There is a beautiful new Angel in heaven today. Kate, Skip, Fletcher and Lyra. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 3, 2020, 11:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
So beautifully put, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Xxx
Posted by Thethirdronnie on November 3, 2020, 9:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
So very sorry for your loss, he was indeed a gentle soul. I really don't know what else to say at the moment that I haven't said to you already. Mel beautiful boy, run fast, run free at the bridge, shine down bright tonight. Another special angel gained his wings today. Much love to your mom, Teddy and your actual son Fergal. Xxxx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 3, 2020, 9:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Loki (Eagle)
I’m Homed
He is so lovely! Are you still able to cat test at the moment?
Posted by TonyH on November 3, 2020, 7:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sirius (Charlie)
I’m Homed
Be so very happy in your new life my lovely - all the very best to you all.xx
Posted by Shanesmum on November 3, 2020, 6:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sirius (Charlie)
I’m Homed
Congratulations Charlie, you were always such a happy boy during your time with us. Hope your new family have as much fun with you. Enjoy your retirement x
Posted by Greytness on November 3, 2020, 6:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
And so another piece of my heart has died today and through my tears as I type I would like to pay tribute to my brave soldier Siren Melody who went to sleep at 10.45am this morning. Mel was one of the most generous, gentle and kindest spirits that has graced this planet and I will be forever grateful to have had the honour of sharing these past 5 1/2 years with him. I wish it had been more for he deserved a much longer retirement but in this daily existence we call life one has to deal with the cards that are dealt. He battled his illness and difficulties with such grace and not a single complaint and was very accepting that today his time had come to leave me. I am so grateful that we did achieve his 13th in August so I really should not complain but I am so very sad and gutted and I will miss him terribly. My bed will be so lonely tonight without his face snuggled into my shoulder. I love you Melsbels. Sleep tight and wait for me as I will come for you one day. Give my love and kisses to my Mum and Archie. Rest in peace my beautiful boy. xxxx A massive thank you to Dr Roy Earle and the nurses at Amicus for their kindness and gift of letting me stay with him this morning. God bless you all. x
Posted by sirenmelody on November 3, 2020, 1:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
For my wonderful son Fergal and bestest stepbrother Teddy I have asked Mummy to send you the following message: When tomorrow starts without me and I am not there to see, The sun will rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me. I know how much you both love me as much as I love both of you, And each time that you think of me, I know you will miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name and petted me with her hand. I thought about our lives together, I know you both must be sad, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had. So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we are far apart, For every time you both think of me, I will be right there in your hearts. Fergal my son, it has been so wonderful to have shared time with you these past 14 months. Please continue to be a good boy for your grandmother and give her lots of love at this sad time. Teddy, my wonderful sensitive stepbrother. It has been such a joy to spend nearly 3 years with you. You have been so respectful and loving and I know how upset you were this morning. Be assured that I am now at peace and on my journey to find my grandmother Mary and stepbrother Archie who I am praying will be waiting for me so that whilst I will miss you all on earth I will not be alone at Rainbow Bridge. Be good boys and one day please god we will all be together again. With all my love forever, Melly xxxxxx
Posted by sirenmelody on November 3, 2020, 1:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sirius (Charlie)
I’m Homed
Love your new name sweetheart x
Posted by shanishoo on November 3, 2020, 7:24 am | 👍 0 Likes
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I’m Homed
Thanks for doing yesterday’s update Kate.... so many went out and it was a really hectic day. We left at almost 7pm - so I didn’t have the energy to update last night! I took Rocky home with me - The lovely Diane who had been fostering him brought him back to the kennels as we had a home lined up for him. He was collected from our house last night and if he behaves, he’s bagged himself an amazing home. He really is a super boy Who lives his cuddles so I’m hoping he fills the big boots that Robbie left to fill. Tiggy and Momma have not moved an inch this morning.... think they deserve a day off! Not for me though.... although I’m not at the kennels I’ve got a day of running about collecting donations for a Tiggys fundraising- It’s wonderful to have so much support x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on November 3, 2020, 6:33 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lucy
I’m Homed
Brilliant to hear Lucy is loving being with you both. 🙂 Thank you for giving her a wonderful home. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 2, 2020, 11:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Celia Jannah
I’m Homed
Celia, thanks so much for letting me know how your Dad is doing. Well done to you and Jess for keeping him safe. Xxx The next time I look up at the moon I will be sure to say Hello to your beautiful Carrie. :)) Xxx Does your Dad's new "dog" have a name. He did mention to me he was planning on getting a different sort of dog! :)) please don't eat him! Lots of love to you all, Kate Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 2, 2020, 11:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Charlie (Druid)
I’m Homed
So happy for Charlie! Great to hear they are all getting on well together. He is a super lad! :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 2, 2020, 11:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Stanley (Rocky)
I’m Homed
Lots of love to Rocky! Be happy. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 2, 2020, 11:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Holly (Granite)
I’m Homed
Little Gertie! Will miss you and your kisses and snuggles! Be a good girl and be very happy! :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 2, 2020, 11:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Wow! That was a very busy, crazy day! :)) Charlie, now called Sirius went off to his new home....he did his best to scupper his homing prospects! We were discussing his housetraining and he promptly did a poo behind us! :)) Xxx My favourite little girl, Granite was reserved! Fingers crossed all goes well for her. She has a very handsome Greyhound brother for company. Xxx Eagle and Ronnie have gone off to lovely foster homes with other Greyhounds for company. 🙂 It was quite late when Ronnie left the kennels, it was very dark in the car park, but he didn't seem to mind. He got in the car and snuggled up to his very pretty little foster buddy. :)) Penny will be going off to her foster home on Wednesday and Prince should be going out to his tomorrow afternoon. Xxx Fabulous to see Rocky reserved. Xxx I was so disappointed when another lockdown was announced. :(( Things were starting to feel a little more like "normal" at the kennels. Keeping everything crossed the lockdown will help reduce the spread of the virus. We are so very grateful to everyone who has volunteered to foster one of our current residents. So kind of you. Told them all to get their little paws under the table and be on their very best behaviour and they may just find themselves a wonderful home! :)) Hoping everyone stays safe and well! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 2, 2020, 11:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Holly (Granite)
I’m Homed
Well done Granite (or should I say my Nadie's twin!!) Your new family are very lucky as you're a super little girl - very lucky! Have a great retirement. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on November 2, 2020, 10:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Stanley (Rocky)
I’m Homed
So very happy to see the red sign. You have such a lovely Mum and Dad and will be very spoilt in your retirement. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on November 2, 2020, 10:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes