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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Bobby
I’m Homed
Wishing you all lots of happy times together! Sending your beautiful Bobby a big cuddle tonight. Lots of love Kate Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 23, 2023, 8:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Betty
I’m Homed
Happy birthday Betty! Xxx
Posted by jetlucy on August 23, 2023, 8:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Josh
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Super proud of this little lad, I hear he had a settled stay at Daybreaks; thank you for supporting us all xx So great you got to see each other Erik!! That made me so happy!! Josh has settled back in really well, slept all night, eaten all his food (I only use burns with a token taste of loaf dog food!!! Haha!!) and, well... Business as usual! Any questions about Josh, please do ask at Daybreaks and I can help answer them to the best of my knowledge and experience with this little lovely lad xx
Posted by Moo&Mozzy! on August 23, 2023, 7:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bobby
I’m Homed
Fabulous picture of the 3 of you xx
Posted by Nifty'sMom&Dad on August 23, 2023, 11:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Dukey
I’m Homed
Dukey is gaining confidence every day. When we arrived this morning he greeted us with a waggy tail! Xxx He loves to bury his head on your lap and has the most beautiful eyes. With extra grooming his coat is beginning to shine. He is a very handsome lad. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 22, 2023, 10:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Myrtle (Mari)
I’m Homed
Mari has really been making herself at home this week...she has spent most of yesterday and today enjoying the sunshine in one of the runs, on her back with all her legs in the air! She looked so comfy. :)) She will be going off to her new home very soon, I'm sure there will be a Mari sized space waiting for her on the sofa! :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 22, 2023, 10:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Josh
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Josh has been staying at the kennels for a few days whilst his Foster family have been away. He has been an absolute pleasure to look after. He was relaxed and enjoyed joining in the walks with the other dogs. :)) He was great with all the volunteers and loved a cuddle. He was very happy to see Erik when he popped into the kennels, he had a very waggy tail! :)) He wasn't too keen on our meals! Think he prefers his Foster Mom's cooking. :)) He went back to his Foster home this afternoon, he was so very happy to see Hannah and she was very happy to see Josh. :)) Xxxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 22, 2023, 10:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Layla
I’m Homed
We met this beautiful girl at the park on Sunday with her lovely owners. I make a bee line for any grey I see when I'm out so I can get my greyhound 'fix' and I always ask questions and where they're from and found out about little layla! Must say, she was a perfect ambassador for the breed and I had lots of snuggles so I was over the moon! That park was one of mine and jets favourite places, we've spent many an hour there so I do love seeing greys there even if I do usually end up in tears! Well done layla, such a gorgeous girl xxx
Posted by jetlucy on August 22, 2023, 9:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
On Sunday 22nd October 2023 we have been invited to join the local car boot sale in Measham. We can take a van load of items to set up for sale on the day as well as kennel dogs for walking round and bucket collecting money for the kennels. I will be going and I ask you – please please help us out on this one as it is another huge opportunity that can’t be missed. I want to have at least 4 volunteers for the day. If you are available for this day please let me know as soon as possible and I can start planning it. If you think someone else would be able to help that would also be great. I will confirm details closer the time regarding where exactly it is, timings and what I may need bringing from the kennels like items. If there is anything you think we could sell at the car boot then that is another great help. Date: Sunday 22nd October 2023 Times: TBC but possibly from 7am til 1pm Tasks: Selling items on the stall, walking dogs, collecting money in buckets, looking after dogs on site Own dogs: If you are bringing your own dog you MUST let me know as this will be crucial to the logistics side of this event. If you are available please email me on rob.daybreaks@outlook.com
Posted by RobT on August 22, 2023, 3:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Thank you to the "birdies" who came and caught their early "wormies" from me at Saturdays tea event......I hope you all enjoy your gifts and crackers! DB are grateful for the money raised. For those who didnt attend please dont forget you can always ring DB & put in an order for crackers......this years offerings are chocolates & wooden ornament ones @ £1.50 each or larger ones with shower gel....mint, lemon or herbal with a rafaello chocolate @ £2.50 each. They will be off to the salons in a few weeks so again early birdies catch the wormies as they usually sell very well. If anyone is interested in xmas cakes again please call DB or ask Alan (Belle's dad) re a rating....he is at the top of the list!!! Thank you everyone. Seana
Posted by sirenmelody on August 21, 2023, 7:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
A big thank you to Phil, Rio and Ella's Dad. He very kindly got together with his work colleagues and ordered us lots of supplies from Iceland for our Residents. :)) We are so grateful to you all. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 20, 2023, 9:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dukey
I’m Homed
Oh Duke, I have thought about you a lot since your arrival & talked to Auntie Ruth yesterday about giving you a break from kennel life for a while. Sadly, she explained why you would be much better as an only child. I really hope that a nice mature person or couple will come into your life soon whether that is for fostering or adoption as you really need a loving environment outside of the kennels where all the attention can be on you and building your confidence. I shall hopefully come and visit you soon lovely boy. Keep your chin up...your turn will come. Sometimes, the shyest and nervous boys.....like my Teddy .....make the most loyal and rewarding companions. Xxx
Posted by sirenmelody on August 20, 2023, 12:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Josh
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks cloggyerik and Moo&Mozzy! - he indeed is a totally different dog to the one that was returned due to aggression. Thanks to both of you with your hard work and perseverance whilst he was being assessed and treated he is so much better and having that secure and safe environment is perfect for him. He was originally thought to have neurological problems and following many appointments that Erik took him to with the vets and chiropractor, he was helped greatly. He remains on pain relief. Hannah has been fostering him and I took some video footage of her talking about him - and has given him a glowing report. This is going to be posted on facebook later! If you think you could offer him a furever home, please get in touch. He needs experienced owners with a quiet home..... I am sure this is out there somewhere.....
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on August 20, 2023, 10:37 am | 👍 0 Likes
Josh
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a great update. I was at the kennels today and busy with getting my free consultation on the way. As a result, I did not realise Josh was there, but Josh did recognise me and he was pleased to see me. We had a cuddle, unfortunately, I needed to start the consultation. I did go an look him up after the consult, and we had such a nice cuddle. He usually, wants to come up to me very close. I call it, Josh wanting to crawl into me. I spend some time with him. Josh will always have a special place in my heart. Having read the last couple of updates, what Josh is showing is that he needs a calm, confident, quiet and supportive environment. When he first come to me he was very noise sensitive and would respond to overstimulation whether that be noise or activity. As has been indicated, and I support that. Josh needs to be an only dog, ideally with an experienced owner in a calm and supportive environment, where there are no children. I know Daybreaks would support my involvement in guiding new owners and helping Josh to settle in a forever home
Posted by cloggyerik on August 19, 2023, 7:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Josh
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Nearly 4 weeks since our last check in. Josh is continuing to make such wonderful progress. We've stopped Josh doing the stairs and this has had a positive effect on his self confidence that he is OK to be alone. He is sleeping through the night now too. We have a good routine and I think this is really helping him. Josh continues to love his walks. He trots along all happy and looks up at us like he's just so chuffed!! He doesn't pull and stops when we do etc... We're working on walking past other dogs (both of us!) And he's doing good. No barking or snarling, nothing! He's naturally curious and will follow my lead to trot on by; I ask other dog owners to control their dog too. We believe Josh has something called sleep startle (you can read lots about it). So we are working on this, we don't let him sleep on the sofa, and make sure we wake him by calling his name before we walk past. It seems to be settling so we are really pleased with this gentle exposure, trust he's building. (It's similar to a trauma response, it's not his 'choice', like a hypervigilance). **At the moment we wouldn't advise Josh went to a home with another dog, for both their sake. If he was to be woken suddenly then who knows what could happen so it's not worth it. Same for children. Someone who can offer him a calm home, patience and routine, with lots of love would be just wonderful. Josh loves cuddles, my goodness me, he is the biggest fusspot!! So it's been hard to NOT let him fall asleep sitting by us. He's getting plenty of love so don't worry!! He met a new human friend the other day and was just so delightfully happy and gorgeous with them, I explained a bit about him to make them aware of how to approach and fuss him (Erik taught me that). We have not witnessed any aggressive behaviour. So yes, gorgeous boy. Breaking my heart!! Still some work to be done but having had greyhounds before, they all need human living skills taught them with patience, love and time. Thank you for all your hard work to get him to where he is Erik, Daybreaks and Wendy x
Posted by Moo&Mozzy! on August 19, 2023, 10:12 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rocky
I’m Homed
Love this feedback from malteser! And totally agree, Rocky stayed with us on foster for 9 weeks and was such a wonderful, fun, happy and clean house guest. He's a big pup, he has energy. He however has SO much love to give too, with some more patient human living skills and enrichment training he will shine xx Good luck Rocky, we think about you alot, you are a real sweetheart xx
Posted by Moo&Mozzy! on August 19, 2023, 9:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Martha (Babe)
I’m Homed
Lovely update on Babe! Sounds like she is having a great time! :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 18, 2023, 10:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Myrtle (Mari)
I’m Homed
Wonderful news for Mari, sending her my cuddle tonight! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 18, 2023, 10:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Alan has a trip to the warehouse tomorrow....if anyone is free, he would be very grateful for your help! He has 20 bags of Burns Dog food to collect! If you are up for an exciting journey to West Bromwich please call us at the kennels in the morning... 0121 782 7702. He is planning on leaving around 11am. Many thanks! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 18, 2023, 10:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Martha (Babe)
I’m Homed
Babe goes from strength to strength. She’s sleeping through the night downstairs in her own crate. No noise until I get up. Today we had a bit of a mega walk (with Kitty & Pod) helping some friends on their boat up the Lapworth flight of locks. We managed to stay dry until about the last 15 minutes of an almost 2 hour walk - lots of waiting around while we did the locks and plenty of sniffing. So she’s seen and heard lots of new things today. But most importantly she was pooped when we got home which meant she was a really good girl in her crate while I went out again for almost 2 hours (I checked on doggy spy cam). I think she’ll be fine being left for reasonable periods without pre-planning a mega trek, though! Babe is going to Stoke Bruerne Sighthound Playgroup tomorrow so fingers crossed she might meet someone looking for a lovely little black girly. She’s such a sweetie a can’t believe she’ll hang around long!
Posted by Clock on August 18, 2023, 8:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes