Welcome to Daybreaks Talk
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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Gracie (Gal)
I’m Homed
Beautiful Gal is still waiting for her special someone to come along. She is a very happy and affectionate girl who loves to have cuddles. She also loves her food! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 30, 2023, 10:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rocky (Pan)
I’m Homed
Pan is a lovely young man. :)) He is very friendly and likes to lick your hand when you meet him. He is also very handsome! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 30, 2023, 10:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
A great day for Bessie, she met a lovely couple this afternoon. They were just, 'coming to have a look' and ended up falling head over heels for her! She will have a lovely home. Xxx We had lots of donations of bedding today. Thank you so much to everyone who thought of us. One lady drove passed us twice before arriving....we are very grateful she persevered and found us! 🙂 Xxx The rain stayed away for most of the day, all the dogs had two nice walks....in between breakfast, lunch and dinner. :)) A big thank you to everyone who came in to help today, especially Jayne who did a lot of extra cleaning and sorted out all of the donated bedding. Xxx I can't believe it is the 1st of October tomorrow, where has this year gone? Do hope that Rocky, Robbie and Gal will all have happy forever homes before the end of the year. Xxx xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 30, 2023, 10:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bessie
I’m Homed
A big cuddle for Bessie! She was Reserved today! She is a very sweet little girl, with wonky ears....Beautiful. :))) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 30, 2023, 9:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
A very busy day today...The Pet Blood Bank were at the kennels. Current residents, Gal, Gracie, Pan and Special were all donors. :)) Lovely Bessie was more than happy to jump into the mobile unit and meet the vet and her assistants but was a little too scared to donate today. Xxx Pet dogs Shadow, Star, Betty, Freida, Sammy, and Nadia were donors too. Well done to them all! Xxx If you are interested in your Greyhound becoming a Blood Donor, please call The Pet Blood Bank on 01509 232 222. Cath came in with her little dog Pod and we introduced her to Gracie, Special, and Bessie who were all very good with her. Xxx Cath has Fostered Gracie for us! 🙂 She is going to help her lose a little weight as she is rather well rounded at the moment. :)) And hopefully find her a new home...Fingers crossed. Xxx Alan and Declan went off to the Warehouse for us. Thank you. Xxx Thank you to the visitors who brought in donations of bedding and food. We are very grateful for your support. Xxx Thanks so much to everyone who helped at the kennels today! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 28, 2023, 11:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dukey
I’m Homed
Wishing Lisa and Dukey lots of great times together! Lots of love from Kate, Skip, Lyra and Cracker. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 27, 2023, 8:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bella (Tegan)
I’m Homed
Lots of love to Tegan! Be happy little girl. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 27, 2023, 8:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Robbie
I’m Homed
Robbie! Have a lovely break from the kennels with Maggie and Paul. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 27, 2023, 8:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Today I saw Robbie go off to foster. Next was Dukey to go out to his new home and followed swiftly by Tegan now called Bella. We have taken in Lola today on respite and have new arrivals booked to fill the kennels. It has been non stop and inbetween this I have been trying to learn how to claim gift aid! This is normally Jo's task but with her still off sick, I am trying to take this over. If anyone has experience of this and is willing to help, I would be more than grateful!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on September 27, 2023, 4:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Robbie
I’m Homed
ROBBIE HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! Ok.... don't get too excited - he has only gone out on foster but this is to assess all aspects of his behaviour which seem to have improved massively since his return at the beginning of the year when he pulled his owner over when a dog off the lead ran by him. He has gone with my dear friends Maggie and Paul who are looking after Roman. Robbie had a play in the sand run with Roman and even gave kisses to Roman through his muzzle once they were both in the back of the car. In the sand run, they both chased after a toy and played really well. Let's hope he finds his forever home soon and I will keep you posted with updates.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on September 27, 2023, 1:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Myrtle (Mari)
I’m Homed
Gorgeous Myrtle was officially signed up today! Such a sweet girl, she sat on her new owners knee to have her homing photo taken. :)) Wishing them all lots of happy times together. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 26, 2023, 10:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bella (Tegan)
I’m Homed
I have just come back from doing Tegan’s home visit. I took Tony with us and he tested out her new beds (lots of) her toys, checked out the garden and even tried on her new pjs! She is going to be a very lucky girl x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on September 26, 2023, 6:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Josh
Over the Rainbow Bridge
EXPERIENCED FOREVER HOME NEEDED (Long post warning) https://daybreakstrust.co.uk/dog/2302 On Friday morning last week, Erik and I went out to visit Josh in his foster home. Josh has been fostered by Hannah since May this year and we now feel he is ready for his forever home. HISTORY Josh was unfortunately returned from 3 homes due to aggressive behaviour. Josh came to Daybreaks in April 2021 and quickly found a home. In his first home, there had been no concerns. Just over a year after his homing in May 2022, Josh was returned as he had started growling and baring his teeth. On return to the kennels he was visibly limping but the owners told us he had been running around the garden and slipped. Back at the kennels he showed no aggresive behaviour, his limp disappeared and seemed well in himself. He therefore went out to foster with one of our volunteers who already had a greyhound. Unfortunately he was returned within a couple of weeks, as he snapped at the other greyhound and had been growling. We felt he may be best as an only dog so in June 2022 he went out to a couple who had just lost their greyhound. Within a short space of time, his behaviour became negative with growling and baring his teeth and he was once again returned. The next 12 months for Josh have involved intensive work with Erik from ‘Talk of the Dog’. Josh was taken by Erik to numerous veterinary assessments, x-rays and tests and chiropractic assessment and treatments to discuss whether this was indeed behavioural or medical. From these veterinary assessments and appointments, it was deemed his behaviour was mainly due to the fact that he was in pain which would explain his negative outbursts and in turn created behavioural problems. Erik kindly agreed to assess him behaviourally. He was started on various medications. This became a juggling act with the amount he had been prescribed but again with Eriks support, this was finally adjusted and stabilised. With Eriks behavioural assessment and training skills he responded well and along with the involvement of Erik’s wife and young daughter, Josh’s behaviour became positively controlled As part of his behavioural training, Erik worked with sound desensitisation as certain noises could trigger Josh into negative behaviour. Supporting Josh has financially had a big impact on Daybreaks. As we pledge to never give up on a dog, especially as we deemed his negative behaviour was due to being in pain, we sought every avenue of help. As Erik was already fostering Caesar, there had been a couple of instances where Josh and Caesar had not seen eye to eye so after almost a year of being with Erik, Josh was transferred to Hannah who has continued to foster him since May 2023. With the continuous intervention of Erik and Hannah, we now feel we are in a position to find his forever home. Josh is now 8 ½ years old. He is a very loving, affectionate blue boy. What does he need? A forever home to call his own which would be a quiet home He needs and loves a good routine and clear boundaries An experienced owner would be required A predictable environment with no other pets or children to stop any triggers. His positives are: He is very settled at night and sleeps through til 7am Totally toilet trained He doesn’t bark but let’s you know when he needs to go out to toilet Eats well and takes his meds easily Loves walks and is good on the lead Can be left for a full day. Not reactive to strangers Loves his toys and plays gently Very affectionate Doesn’t react to small dogs So what are his negatives? His age is now against him and his past history of behaviour He can sometimes be startled where he will jump to his feet but once he is reassured, he is ok. He is on permanent medication but Daybreaks Trust would continue to support Josh regarding this. Do you think you could offer Josh what he needs? Please contact Daybreaks on 0121 782 7702
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on September 26, 2023, 6:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
It was my first day back at the kennels today after having a lovely holiday in Devon with Skip, Lyra and Cracker. :)) It was very hard getting up at 5am this morning! Xxx I can throughly recommend taking your Greyhound on holiday with you. They like a break just as much as we do. :)) I loved being able to spend more time with them. Xxx It was great to meet recent new arrivals at the kennels, handsome Pan and beautiful Bessie, and to see Lady and Babe have new homes. Xxx I was really hoping our Three Musketeers Rocky, Robbie and Gal would have found homes while I was away but alas, they are all still patiently waiting....it was lovely to see them all. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 25, 2023, 9:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie
I’m Homed
Brilliant to hear how well little Maggie is doing! She really is a lovely girl. Sending her my cuddle tonight. 🙂 Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 25, 2023, 8:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie
I’m Homed
If this is the Maggie I met at the kennels this weekend she is adorable. She was patiently waiting at my feet in the kitchen for her brekkie but each time I moved to do something she would block me and her eyes said "you're going nowhere until that's served!!" Ha ha what a cutie, she will go far I'm sure. Best of luck little lady xx
Posted by mutbags on September 25, 2023, 6:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie
I’m Homed
Hello! I thought I would pop on and give everyone a little Maggie update. Maggie has been with us on a trial since last Friday which we thought would only last the weekend as my youngest son didn't cope well when we tried to adopt Babe in August. Well, by Saturday morning Maggie had taken over our house and our hearts and so her weekend trial was extended to the Wednesday, and then to the Saturday and she's still with us now. She is the biggest softie in the world and so sweet and gentle. She has made herself very comfortable on our bed during the day and is enjoying lots of walks and playing in the garden. She has also won over the hearts of everyone that has met her!
Posted by LianneDaisy on September 25, 2023, 3:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Pip
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you for all your kind words. She was a very special ltitle lady and I miss her dearly. She bounced and bowed her way into my heart xx
Posted by Pip'sMom on September 25, 2023, 9:41 am | 👍 0 Likes
Lady
I’m Homed
Wishing Lady a very happy new life! Xxx :))
Posted by LadyVictoria on September 24, 2023, 9:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dukey
I’m Homed
So lovely to hear Dukey has found a lovely and peaceful home. I think he will make an amazing companion. Enjoy little man, I wish you infinite love, snuggles and relaxation in your new home. Gorgeous boy xx
Posted by mutbags on September 24, 2023, 6:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes