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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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Larry
I’m Homed
Larry is delightful, such a lovely friendly boy. Absolutely delighted he has already found himself a new home. 🙂 So very sorry for his previous owner; it must be a very difficult time for him. It Is thanks to Charlie, who walks Larry for caring so much about him that he has been given this chance of a new life. I know she will miss him very much. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 22, 2020, 11:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
A cuddle for Joe tonight...at last we have a photo of him! He is such a very sweet lad. Of course Richard is very sweet too!! :)))Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 22, 2020, 11:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
Wonder if Shirley would like to give him up (Richard that is)?!!! X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on August 22, 2020, 10:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe
I’m Homed
Sorry, Richard also photographed with Joe is not currently available for homing!!!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on August 22, 2020, 10:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
I’m Homed
Fantastic news Larry, Skye and Nell will miss seeing you on your walks but we are so happy that you have a new family that can make your life so much better. Xx
Posted by Greytness on August 22, 2020, 8:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
I’m Homed
This is fantastic news for Larry. So pleased he has found himself a new home xx
Posted by Alan&Paddy on August 22, 2020, 8:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
I’m Homed
So delighted for Larry! Xxx
Posted by Thethirdronnie on August 22, 2020, 6:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
My dear Belle you were such a super good girl today meeting the bonkers three spaniels in the sand run. You even thought you might join in running after the ball with them but then chasing is not your thing. See you on Monday for more fun, will show you your new garden and big sofa where you can chill out and watch the world go by xx
Posted by Alan&Paddy on August 22, 2020, 6:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
I’m Homed
Fabulous news for this special boy, knew Daybreaks would come through for him, be a happy little Larry and enjoy your new forever home xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on August 22, 2020, 5:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
I’m Homed
Oh my goodness!!! Quick work indeed, but so happy that you have found your new home my lovely. xxx
Posted by Shanesmum on August 22, 2020, 4:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
I’m Homed
Oh Larry, how sad for you my lovely. You sound like a little star, and I hope we can find you a perfect new home very soon. xxx
Posted by Shanesmum on August 22, 2020, 3:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jordan
I’m Homed
Ah, so sad things haven't worked out for you my poppet. Never mind, Daybreaks will look after you until you find your perfect forever home. xx
Posted by Shanesmum on August 22, 2020, 3:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
DUE TO THE PROBLEMS WITH OUR PHONE LINE Should you need to contact us, please call us on 07760617287. We have the engineers coming out on Wednesday! Many thanks
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on August 22, 2020, 2:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
I’m Homed
POST SENT TO ME BY TEXT FROM CHARLIE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH LARRY'S CARE Attention prospective dog owners. Larry the greyhound is looking for his forever home. His elderly owner is no longer able to manage his care and give him the kind of life Larry truly deserves. It’s a sad story but i am determined it will have a happy outcome. It is absolutely the best thing for Larry. He’s not living his best life. He is a playful dog who loves fuss and affection & his current environment just does not suit him. He gets sad. I’m his dog walker and general care giver. He looks forward to my daily visits so much and is bursting with affection when I arrive. He cries when I leave. ???? He is simply craving the love, attention & focus of someone who can walk him and play with him and fall in love with his shiny nose, his wagging wonky tail, bandy legs and his adoring sparkly eyes. He has so much love to give and is literally as Happy as Larry. A big greyhound with a big goofy personality. But he’s not a needy boy once he’s had his exercise, fuss and food he’ll flop on his bed and lie there happily snoozing for hours. I’ve been providing canine care for Larry for 2 years, so I walk him, manage his diet, health check him, groom him. I know his every nose & tail twitch. I’ve completely fallen in love with him and it’s breaking my heart and if I didn’t have an elderly dog of my own (who is going blind and who would be very upset by a new arrival), then Larry would already be installed, snoring on my sofa. Larry is a super shiny black, 5 year old male, ex racer. At 2 years old he was bought from Ireland by his owner to race him from a kennels in Essex. He raced for a year or so and won a few races. Then suffered an injury. So he came to live with his owner in Birmingham who was looking for a companion. His elderly owner had a fall before Larry arrived and lost a lot of his mobility. I started walking Larry around this time. So he has been living in a home for 2 years and has fully adjusted from kennel life to home living and knows how to be a good boy. Although he occasionally destroys a newspaper for fun overnight. ???? He is great with other dogs & loves it when I bring a pal along on his walks (he whinnies with excitement) His best friends are Misha a fellow male greyhound and Misty, she is a large standard poodle who is definitely the boss on their walks ???? He’s not keen on in yer face puppies though. He is great on the lead. He mostly has one 45 min walk a day but he would be happy to have this split into two walks. He is cat reactive on walks so just keep your eyes peeled. He also needs to be introduced on his lead, slowly to smaller dogs he has seen at a distance, so that he can work out they are not a rabbit! Once he’s seen them up close he’s fine. I don’t have him off lead. I think it is something he could perhaps do in the future though, with a bit of time & effort (with a muzzle and some work on his recall). He walks really well on the lead though. Travels ok in the car - with a bit of encouragement to get in. He pants a little bit at first - again - this can easily be worked on. He loves tummy tickles and affection and is just a big bundle of love. I would love him to go to a home where he can become someone’s soul dog/best buddy. It’s all he wants in life (and lots of nice food!) a comfy bed or sofa of course, a secure garden. Maybe some trips to the seaside because he definitely deserves a holiday. Owning a dog is a big commitment so please think carefully about how much time Larry would need you to give him, & the financial side of things too: food, vets bill, insurance etc. You need to be FULLY committed. And in return you will be FULLY rewarded, a million times over in unconditional love and adoration. Larrys rehoming is kindly being looked after by Daybreaks Trust near Birmingham Airport. We are very grateful for all of their help and support. Please contact them directly if you would like to meet him. I’m happy to answer any questions about him. He’s going to be very sad going back into kennels after so long in a house. I’m already worrying about him being confused or frightened. But I know the staff and wonderful volunteers will look out for him. Plus I’ll be visiting often so he knows he’s not been forgotten. It’s my mission to find Larry a happy place that he can finally call home and live out the rest of his days as “Happy as Larry” ttp://daybreakstrust.co.uk/contact/
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on August 22, 2020, 2:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Larry
I’m Homed
Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow Larry. You'll be very well looked after at Daybreaks. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on August 22, 2020, 1:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jordan
I’m Homed
Jordan has unfortunately been returned today and his owner is very upset. He was homed in May 2019 but he has been suffering with separation anxiety. We feel he needs a home with another greyhound(s). He is brilliant with children, loves his cuddles, perfect on the lead but does need socialisation with other breeds.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on August 22, 2020, 12:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Popped into the kennels to drop some fish off that I had collected, lovely to see the great volunteers and Ruth and her team, it's been too long!! Amber and Jet had their nails clipped and had some time in the sand run with Joe. What a stunning boy, someone is going to be very lucky, he played happily with Amber and Jet and was beginning to recognise his name and come when called so will be fairly easy to train......
Posted by Simon,Jan&Jet on August 21, 2020, 10:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Daybreaks was a hive of activity today!! Despite the fact it was her official day off, Ruth came in and the "spring clean" carried on with great gusto! Poor Linford, or should I say Jasper, was carted off to the Vet this morning for his castrate - he was not happy at missing out on his breakfast bless him! Jo went off to collect him late this afternoon, he is fine and only had 1 tooth removed so is all good to go out to his new home very soon. When we lost the Swan office last month, every spare inch at the kennels was turned into a temporary storage area, and we have been gradually working through everything ever since, sorting & tidying, allocating things for fundraising and culling the things that you look at and think "what on earth are we keeping that for!!" The residents joined us in turn out in the sand run for playtime during the morning, as we tackled the donated items and the summer house. I wore my Director's hat again this morning too, as we prepared a short video clip as an entry to a Christmas competition. Starring Tig & Ruth, it only took about 5 takes to get it in the can - Tig behaved beautifully throughout, but Ruth ........ lol!!! We ended up sellotaping the script to my chest so she could read it as I filmed - the things you do!! Keep your fingers crossed - you never know, and you have to be in it to win it as they say! Many thanks for everyone's help and hard work today - we're getting there. It was lovely to meet our newbies today. I can see why Belle has been snapped up already - what a beauty. She has the cutest little overbite which is barely noticeable unless you look under her chin - but as she loves to look right up into your eyes with her gorgeous brown eyes, it's easy to spot. The internet is still playing up so sadly we cant get Jo's details on the website - but I can tell you he is a stunning black boy, so calm and cuddly and he will look right at you and give out kisses - he is gorgeous. We had a viewing this afternoon, and the family are returning tomorrow with Dad in tow to walk our 2 black boys - so keep fingers crossed that one of them bags himself a new home. Another weekend, another glass of wine - and another wish that our residents forever sofas are just around the corner. Cheers one and all - stay safe. Angie xxx
Posted by Shanesmum on August 21, 2020, 5:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie
I’m Homed
Rosie has mastered the stairs and is settled in really well x
Posted by Claire78 on August 21, 2020, 2:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
I saw you arrive yesterday. This must be a record even before the initial photo session is done already has a home. Brilliant well done
Posted by cloggyerik on August 21, 2020, 9:20 am | 👍 0 Likes