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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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Alice (Mixie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Mick, Lyn and Alice, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Really hoping for a positive outcome, such a very worrying time for you all. Love Jo xxx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on June 18, 2019, 9:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Alice (Mixie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We have received some worrying news today. Poor Alice has been taken ill while on holiday in Devon. She has not eaten for 24 hours and keeps vomiting. A local vets has treated her and if the vomiting doesn't stop she will be admitted for x-rays. Our thoughts are with Mick and Lyn at this time as we know they are worried sick for Alice xx
Posted by Alan&Paddy on June 18, 2019, 8:12 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jess (Rosie)
I’m Homed
Happy 2nd Gotcha Day little Jess xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 18, 2019, 8:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Murphy (Billy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Billy today paid a visit to Elmdon Park. After travelling well in the car his behaviour in the park was perfect. Very relaxed on the lead and no problems when meeting a small fluffy at close quarters. a lovely dog to to take out who will be a wondeful companion to the family who eventually give him his future home
Posted by Stormin on June 18, 2019, 11:52 am | 👍 0 Likes
Annie
I’m Homed
Awwww. Poor Annie. You've been in the wars - although it sounds like poor Dessy has come off worst? As the longest stayer you get my cuddle today. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on June 18, 2019, 10:31 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jess (Rosie)
I’m Homed
Happy 2nd gotcha day to Jess. Have a lovely day. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on June 18, 2019, 10:29 am | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Barney was in the dog house yesterday he done is shredding with a lot of envelopes belonging to the wife. He tried it with my Father’s Day card while I was reading it on Sunday. Cheeky boy.
Posted by BigEars on June 18, 2019, 8:23 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jess (Rosie)
I’m Homed
Happy 2nd gotcha day to our girl can't quite believe we have had her 2 years already, she is still scared of everything but copes with it now, loves her little sisters Ruby & Gracie (Jack Russells) especially Ruby she even stands over her while Ruby wee's, she has quite a funny character and we laugh everyday at the antics she gets up to but she is a very well behaved baby and we love her to bits xx
Posted by willerby on June 18, 2019, 7:41 am | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
A day of ups and downs today... Annie and Dessy had a disagreement in the kennel run which resulted in a trip to see the vet. Nothing serious but it meant a little bit of glue for Annie and a few staples for Dessy! 🙁 We have now put them in separate kennels. Obviously not a match made in heaven! Xxx Good news is Maisie is doing great. She had more visitors throughout the day. When I was closing up the kennels tonight, she made sure I had very clean hands to go home. Xxx Poor Honey gave us all a fright when she squealed whilst waiting to go for a walk this morning. She had managed to put her bottom on a stinging nettle! She did a very high skip and a jump, but was happy to go off for a walk. :)) Many thanks to everyone for their help today. It didn't rain!!!!
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 17, 2019, 11:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Annie
I’m Homed
Had a great time with the dogs today loved it can’t wait till Thursday when I’m back with them thanks to all the staff that made me welcome
Posted by 23nettypool on June 17, 2019, 8:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bocko
I’m Homed
Bocko earnt a trip out to Sheldon Country Park today by being rather noisy in his kennel! As Jo wanted to reach the end of the day with her ability to hear in tact, I offered to take him off her hands for a few hours! He jumped in the car happily and lay down quickly. Once at the park, I didn't hear a peep out of him. He started quite strongly in the lead but calmed down quickly. He was well behaved around other breeds and didn't even flinch when a staffie jumped up him (several times!!).He wasn't so keen to jump back in the car at the end, but I guess he knew his adventure was over for the day. He's a very handsome boy xx
Posted by Liz_beth on June 16, 2019, 9:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
A very busy morning, only Ollie and myself in to clean the kennels and feed the dogs. We had reinforcements arrive in the shape of Gloria and a visitor from the Isle of Man who has homed dogs from us in the past, thanks Bob for your help. Honey G and Bocko both went off to the Sheldon Country Park walk. Good reports on both of them when they came back. We had a visit from Basil, who was Conte, he has settled really well and has his family wrapped around his paws. It is really nice to hear and see how ex residents are getting on. He went home with a new collar, harness and toy! Charlotte greyhound came for a pamper with Lorna, she was such a good girl. Ruth and Andy popped in for Andy to put some tags on the memory wall, it is looking lovely. Raffle tickets are still available for our birthday open day, there are some fantastic prizes up for grabs, I would like the 1st three prizes please, a week's holiday, £500 cash and a booze hamper. Would be more than happy with that!! If you would like, or need a snow shovel (bear with me on this) we have quite a lot in stock and all at a suggested donation of £1.00 each!!! With the unpredictability of recent weather, who knows or maybe think forward planning. So stock up now whilst you can before we sell out..... Bolt went out to Brueton park with his new mom, he jumped straight into the car, he had a good time and is due to go home this week. I sadly didn't get a chance to go and sit with Maisie today, she did do kisses through the kennel door. She is a completely different dog to the one who came through the gates on Wednesday. She will now happily come out of and go back to her kennel without any fuss. She also really loves her food. Hoping for a good week ahead, we are starting to make final arrangements for the birthday open day. If you can spare any time helping to set up or make a cake please let us know.
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on June 16, 2019, 6:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Honey G
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Honey is a real smasher. We took her to the sheldon walk today. She got in and out of the car by herself, she was a bit unsettled in the car but I'm sure she will be fine once she is used to it. She walked really beautifully on the lead with no pulling whatsoever. She met a few other breeds and whilst interested in them, she was not particularly excited and not at all aggressive. She was calm and happy to walk with our dog Katy and even gave me a 'hug' before we dropped her back at daybreaks. I hope somebody will soon give her the retirement she deserves x
Posted by Katyandmoe on June 16, 2019, 4:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Skip
I’m Homed
Happy 1st gotcha day Skip, sorry it's late. Lovely to see you and Sam yesterday. So pleased you had a greyt day. See you soon. X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on June 16, 2019, 7:40 am | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Jayne brought Ruth in for a few hours today :)) It was good to see her and she brought Momma in too. Hoping it won't be long before she wiil soon be fit and well again. 🙂 Xxx Rosie went home today! She is such a lovely girl. Sorry the homing photo isn't on yet but we are still having problems with the computer! :(( It was almost a dry day today...but we did have a torrential downpour during the afternoon walks. Thanks to everyone who once again got very wet! Louis came for a visit. He looks good and enjoyed his Saturday morning cat watching. :)) Xx Thanks so much to everyone for their help today. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 15, 2019, 11:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Skip
I’m Homed
Happy Gotcha Day Skip, hope you have had a fab day xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 15, 2019, 10:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
I’m Homed
Masie had lots of visitors today and responded well to them all. She has gained so much confidence in the last couple of days. Thanks so much to Julie and friends for the harness for her. :))
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 15, 2019, 10:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Skip
I’m Homed
Happy Gotcha Day to your lovely Skip...he and brother Sam are a very handsome pair. 🙂 The cake was lovely, thank you. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 15, 2019, 9:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Skip
I’m Homed
It's Skip's 1st gotcha day anniversary today. It's been quite a year. He got through an aggressive tumour, gained a little greyhound brother and lost his greyhound big brother. Lots of friends have been made and he's got his bronze good citizen award and is working towards his silver. We wouldn't have thought it was possible when we first got him. He was so on edge all the time. Very broken. He learned to give and get affection and is particularly fond of his human Dad. He's been camping and we now have a tow caravan where he's allowed on our bed! To celebrate his gotcha day we went to training class where he and the other dogs had sardine cake - humans had lemon drizzle cake. We then went to the kennels where he and Sam had a rest while we helped walk the kennel dogs then he and Sam had a blast in the sand run. Photos and videos on Facebook - he's hilarious throwing the toys around to himself. Back home, dinner the SLEEEEEEEEP. They are zorsted! Another busy day tomorrow at the Sheldon walk then visiting family. Skip, we love you SOOOOOO much. Here's to many more wonderful years with you and your brother. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on June 15, 2019, 9:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maisie
I’m Homed
What a lovely girl Maisie is. We knew she was nervous so we cautiously went to her kennel. She came to us for strokes on the face and head, so I went in and sat with her for a little bit and she even gave me a little kiss for my trouble. Hopefully she will gain her confidence, I am sure she will with all the love from Daybreaks to help her x
Posted by sarah on June 15, 2019, 8:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes