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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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Stanley
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Spanner, I agree, Stanley is super handsome, at least we get to spend more time with our fabulous hounds with us all being in lockdown, stay safe xxx
Posted by shanishoo on April 7, 2020, 2:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Stanley
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hello all Greys and Humans, Hope you are all staying safe. Just to say Stanley has been living in the Diggins household for 7 years this weekend. Apart from a bit of arthritis Stanley is as handsome as ever (well I think so I sometimes call him my Prince Charming). Daisy is her usual self - races around the house and always in my pockets as she knows there will always be a treat even if their human Tim says no!!! Take care all. enjoy the weather if you can but remember to STAY SAFE. Anna, Tim, Sue and Stanley & Daisy. xx
Posted by Spanner on April 7, 2020, 12:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Susie
I’m Homed
Glad to hear you and your mates have all been fostered at this time in view of current situation. Love to all greys and humans. Axx
Posted by Spanner on April 7, 2020, 12:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Yesterday Andy and I went to the kennels to pick up post, see Bob, sort food orders and collect Miss Pepper our resident chicken. Between myself, Kate and Jo, we have been going to the kennels every day but to reduce travelling, I have brought Pepper home and after a trip to collect a hutch from Pets at Home, Andy found himself building a new temporary home for Pepper! She is quite happy as she laid an egg for us this morning. It has been great at teaching Tigger and Momma to not go nuts when they see her (like they used to!) Just a couple of squirts from a plant sprayer and they are staying well clear! I am still taking all the calls which are redirected to me at home and we still have food in stock, so if you need any, please call the kennels on 0121 782 7702. We are just doing food collections on Saturday between 10.30 and 12.00. If you need a delivery, please call me. Again, I wish to reassure that we are here to help anyone who needs it especially if you have been affected by the current situation in any way. I have a list of foster homes lined up if needed! We can't wait for life to get back to normal - Daybreaks is just not right without the dogs and the bustle of each day. As we have cancelled all of our fundraising events, if you would like to make a donation you can do this in several ways - on line with your bank - our details are Barclays sort code 20 77 62, account number 93407764 or we have a page set up on JustGiving (we can directly claim Gift Aid with each donation eligible) or you can send a cheque (made payable to Daybreaks Trust) to 10 Coventry Road, Elmdon, Birmingham B26 3QS. As always - I am grateful for any support as without this, there would be no Daybreaks. x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on April 7, 2020, 12:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
I would like to thank Dave (Maisiemoodad) for coming in today. In true Dave style he swept the all around the kennels, not long after he finished the wind decided to take revenge and blow gusts of wind which blew more stuff of the trees. I kept hearing 'I hate nature', sorry Dave it was funny!! He also cleaned all the drainage channels in both kennel blocks :)) Arry and Maisie had a lovely time wandering around the kennels, with no other dogs they had a field day. Miss Pepper McNuggets was far more amiable today, she at least didn't decide to try and peck me when I got her food and water bowls, and there was another lovely little blue egg waiting for me. One more and we will have half a dozen! Hope you and yours are staying safe and well. Hopefully everything will be back to normal soon. Jo xx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on April 5, 2020, 6:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe (Joey)
I’m Homed
Thankyou Caro for the lovely Joe updates. I'm sure hes just keeping your oven gloves and hat safe for you. Lottie is a lucky girl to have such a handsome lad as a friend. Xx
Posted by rubytwoshoes on April 5, 2020, 2:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe (Joey)
I’m Homed
So great to hear about Joe's progress, it's lovely to know that he has settled with you and Lottie and is enjoying his well deserved retirement, love to you all, stay safe xxx
Posted by shanishoo on April 5, 2020, 7:34 am | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
I visited Miss Pepper this morning. :)) She was a happy girl today and we had quite a chat!! 🙂 She also laid another beautiful blue egg. Xx Saturday is usually a really busy day at the kennels...but so quiet today. Bob found me some jobs to do to keep me occupied for a while! Xxx Please stay well everyone! Lots of love Kate, Skip, Fletch, Lyra and Bobby Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 4, 2020, 9:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe (Joey)
I’m Homed
Joe is settled really well he has a companion Lottie there were a few minor hiccups initially but things have settled down now and he is a lovely lad. His character is starting to come out there is a cheeky side he likes to steal things like my oven gloves or hat and disappear with them to his bed. I have a large garden which he really loves exploring and sun bathing in. It was nice to hear a little bit about his previous life you obviously thought a lot of him. I will treasure him and give him a good retirement.
Posted by Caro on April 4, 2020, 8:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe (Joey)
I’m Homed
Nice to hear that joey has found his forever home I know joey very very well as I was his racing kennel hand for most of his career he absolutely hates not having a companion with him in the kennels and if we ever had an unsettled bitch we stuck them in with joey to calm them down n show them the ropes
Posted by JustJak91 on April 4, 2020, 2:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ed
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday Ed! Hope you have had a lovely day! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 3, 2020, 11:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
I spent a few hours at the kennels today catching up on some more paperwork. Checked on Bob and made him some lunch, he is doing well :)) As for resident chicken Miss Pepper McNuggets, she decided that it would be great fun when I went to get her food bowls to try and chase me and peck me. I came up with several new names for her, which I cannot post on here! She certainly is turning into a feisty bird!! It is still really strange not having any dogs in. Even my Arry didn't want to come with me today, my car has finally died and I'm using my husband's van whilst I can, I don't think he likes not being able to see where he is going! He really sulked when I got home, bless him. As ever, stay safe and take care. Jo xx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on April 3, 2020, 8:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ed
I’m Homed
Happy birthday Mr Ed, hope you had a greyt day. X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on April 3, 2020, 8:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ed
I’m Homed
Happy 5th birthday Ed. Hope you got some treats. Xxxx
Posted by rubytwoshoes on April 3, 2020, 4:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ed
I’m Homed
Happy birthday gorgeous Ed xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on April 3, 2020, 1:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Hello all! Hope everyone is staying safe and well and managing to get supplies. Michael & I are operating a "work & reward" system - we must do some sort of constructive work in the morning, then we can sit and play board games, watch films and drink wine in the afternoon! Really miss my time at the kennels and our beautiful boys & girls - hope all the newly homed doggies are settling in well, and our foster girlies are being good and learning lots about home life. Lets hope it's not too long before we can all get back together again and move forward - until then, stay safe. Love Angie x
Posted by Shanesmum on April 3, 2020, 1:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ed
I’m Homed
Happy birthday wishes Mr Ed! Hope you have a lovely day and you & your hoomans are staying safe. x
Posted by Shanesmum on April 3, 2020, 1:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joe (Joey)
I’m Homed
Well after a few hiccups between Lottie and Joe things seem to be getting better (touch wood) he is still a “tea leaf” my oven gloves disappeared at high speed out of the kitchen today and he has launched himself onto my bed a couple of times. He is making progress and realising that Lottie was here first and he is the second in command! He must be fairly content here as he roaches on a regular basis and can be seen quite often on his back with his feet in the air. The garden has been thoroughly explored and after a few very fast fly bys of my greenhouse he has thankfully realised it is a “building” phew! Hopefully he will continue to take things in his stride. Thank you Ruth for the advice and support he will get there.
Posted by Caro on April 2, 2020, 8:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
I miss you all too. Keep safe my Wednesday walkers. Jo xx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on April 2, 2020, 8:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Susie
I’m Homed
Hi, Jester Jayne, how has Susie been with other breeds?
Posted by toothfairy on April 2, 2020, 8:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes