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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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Harry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well done harry and pleased you've got siblings to go with too xxx
Posted by jetlucy on June 5, 2019, 10:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
Over the Rainbow Bridge
How dare my hoomans take me to the horrid vet! They know I don’t like it there! Was shaking and was determined to not enter the scary building. I was forced. Forced I was. Poor little old me had to sacrifice the pain. Thankfully everything was all ok! I’m a healthy Grey. The vet lady couldn’t see anything wrong and she even gave me a treat. Not so bad after all but I will still refuse to enter every time! Barney Xx
Posted by CuteBarneyGumbleS on June 5, 2019, 9:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Lots of volunteers both morning and afternoon, so all dogs had lovely walks down the lane. Thanks to everyone who helped. We had our two lovely French students start today. After being shown around the kennels, they went on walks, bathed 2 dogs fed the chickens and met our resident cats! My French is now pretty much extinct, thankfully their English is quite good. Denise and Emily both had translation apps downloaded on their phone's and I downloaded it on to mine tonight. So between us we should get by quite well. Thanks for the donations of bedding and items for our donation table and car boot sales. Handsome Harry was reserved pending a home check, he has really started to be more confident. His new greyhound brother came to meet him, they got on great, unfortunately his potential fur sister did not come as she gets car sick, bless her. Hoping we have more viewings, reservations and homings this week.
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on June 5, 2019, 8:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Harry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh my goodness, well done my beautiful boy!!! I was so worried that your shy nature might mean you would have to wait a while. Teddy & I are just squealing with delight. Such a massive, massive thankyou to whoever has reserved you. Now, I just need another hero for my beautiful shy girl Bell. X
Posted by sirenmelody on June 5, 2019, 7:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Harry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Must admit a sharp intake of breath from me when I saw that this special, gentle boy had been reserved, Harry sweetheart I am over the moon for you, now you will be able to relax and get used to all the new experiences that will come your way, safe in your new forever home, well done gorgeous xxxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 5, 2019, 7:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Am so sorry to hear you are feeling so poorly again. It must be so miserable and frustrating. Hopefully the operation will make you feel much better. Did you get the photos of Bell I texted you from the roadshow??? Seana xx
Posted by sirenmelody on June 5, 2019, 2:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
I am so fed up and offer my apologies to all those who have asking me when I can do nails and corns etc. I am currently off sick as the pain relief I am taking is making me too dizzy to drive. I had an MRI scan yesterday and hope to have my operation in the next few weeks. I am missing being at the kennels more than I can say - it is a huge part of my life but I am going to entertain myself at home today with registering microchips (it is a long and tedious process for each one) and the rest of the paperwork. However I have the company of my gorgeous Tigger and Momma who are just beyond fabulous! Ruth x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on June 5, 2019, 8:25 am | 👍 0 Likes
Barney
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Barney is off to the Vets to today for a little medical. He seems to be his normal destructive scrounging mad self.
Posted by BigEars on June 5, 2019, 7:58 am | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Richard, Shirley and Lucy took Six of our residents on a field trip today. We were asked if we could help with a Dog Walking Workshop at Blythe Valley Park in Shirley. Bocko, Dan, Honey, Eric, Bolt and Bell went off to help out with lunchtime walks with some of the employees of the various businesses. It was hard work for our Greyhounds as they had to do four twenty minute walks in a row to cover the various lunch breaks. 🙂 I believe they were all very well behaved and enjoyed all the extra attention. :)). It was nearly time for their evening meal when they all got back to the kennels. The weather was very kind and only started to rain ten minutes after their return. 🙂 Those of us left behind did normal morning and afternoon walks, health checks and weighing. 🙂 Thanks so much to Gloria who went up to the top of the drive armed with dustpan and brush to collect up glass some irresponsible person had smashed all over the footpath, :(( Thanks so much to everyone for their help today. Xx All the doggies were very quiet when we left them tonight. :))) Have to say a BIG thank you to Richard, Shirley and Lucy, not only for all their help today but for bringing back MacDonalds Chicken nuggets and fries after the walk. :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 4, 2019, 11:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Popped into kennels today. Gloria & I had lovely cuddles with Annie & Harry. Annie gave Gloria kisses & just as I said I wonder if Harry will ever kiss anyone he gave me several gentle kisses so I did an impression of my Teddy & squealed with delight. I do love this boy and he always walks so placidly. Laughing at LM's post......I have had the same problem with Master Robbie, as did one of the DoE volunteers last Friday. I thought we would never get him going again! I think he would just prefer to be carried and cuddled!!!!!! Another lovely character. No matter how many come and go they never cease to amuse me! I think Annie is finding it strange without Thena.....I have never seen her so quiet but she & Harry were sharing the top bunk nicely so that was good to see. Looking forward to the Sunday park walk.
Posted by sirenmelody on June 4, 2019, 7:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Rest of my post!.... Fingers crossed Annie and Harry get on well together and keep each other company. Poor Robbie. The first time I walked him was along the road (turn right out of the kennels rather than left) and he walked well. The second time I walked him was down the lane. When he was moving he was fine, but he stopped at the point we turn around and took some coaxing to get moving. On Sunday Simon walked him and it took a lot more coaxing to get him going, but once he got moving he was ok until he decided to stop again! He's loose on the lead when he does move so hopefully he'll get over his anxiety when he gets his forever home. Hopefully the right person will come along soon. I'm starting to put names to my volunteer days. For example, there's the "mystery of the Greggs vegan sausage roll" day (either Skip or Sam [SKIP!] got 2 of Jo's sausage rolls!) and Sunday was the "how to track a lost tracker" day. One of the dogs shook off the tracker down the lane. Between us all we managed to locate it with Bella looking at the GPS and Robert listening out for the beep - it was quite deep in the hedgerow so it was a good test. Every day at the kennels is wonderful and I highly recommend being a volunteer. Lynne x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on June 4, 2019, 9:35 am | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
After our visit to the kennels on Sunday and seeing Annie so sad after Thena was rehomed and also seeing Harry look rather lost, we wondered whether they would be paired together. Fingers crossed they get
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on June 4, 2019, 9:25 am | 👍 0 Likes
Eddie (Dan)
I’m Homed
Well done Dan. You are gorgeous and I'm so glad you've found your forever home. You're going to have a fantastic retirement. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on June 4, 2019, 9:24 am | 👍 0 Likes
Shaun
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thinking of Shaun, he really was a super dog, he was a lucky boy to have found his forever home with you all. Lots of love Kate, Skip, Fletch, Lyra and Bobby. Xxxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 3, 2019, 11:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Torres
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Happy Birthday Torres! Hope you have had a great day. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 3, 2019, 11:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Harry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We all love Harry! He is a very sweet and very loveable lad. Hoping Annie will cheer him up after kennel mates Rosie net out on foster. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 3, 2019, 11:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Flloyd (Lurch)
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday for yesterday Flloyd! Hope you enjoyed your cod in parsley sauce! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 3, 2019, 11:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Flloyd (Lurch)
I’m Homed
Happy Birthday Flloyd! Florence sends her love. Xxx
Posted by Thethirdronnie on June 3, 2019, 11:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
It was lovely to see Dan reserved today. He is such a very happy, friendly lad. His new Mom has lots of plans for places they can go together. 🙂 x As Annie and Harry were both on their own after seeing their kennel mates go home at the weekend we have paired them up together. 🙂 Touch wood they seemed to like each other! Xx Despite being a little late with morning walks all the dogs went out and enjoyed the sunshine....except for Robbie who just didn't want to go 🙁 He has been used to walking around a paddock doing his own thing at his Trainers kennels. It will take him a while to get used to street walking. Xx Thanks so much to everyone for their help today. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on June 3, 2019, 11:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Eddie (Dan)
I’m Homed
So happy for Dan, well done fella xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 3, 2019, 8:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes