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2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
I had the great pleasure of taking Bell to the Mell Square roadshow today. After helping her into the car she settled down straight away and lay very quietly until we parked above Marks and Spencer. I had walked her during the week and she walked very nicely and today was no different. We met up with Lisa, Jill & Paul who had set up very nicely outside Touchwood so an excellent spot and a change from where the setup has been before. Considering this is the first time Bell has been out into the wider world she coped very well. She is a placid and shyer girl but I believe that is a positive. She was not phased by any of the noise coming from the new bank being worked on and she was excellent with everyone including all the children from tiny toddlers through to teenagers. It is obvious that she absolutely adores people and would happily be cuddled 24/7!!! She did not show any reaction to some of the smaller varieties walking nearby and eventually just lay down very calmly and had a bit of a snooze. She was very good on the return journey and even managed to climb out of the car herself!! She is a very pretty girl and in my opinion and experience will be an asset in the right home. I believe she will learn quickly and just needs the right people to bring out her personality and instil some confidence in her. I think she will thrive in either a family or adult only home. She is a very pretty and gentle girl and I know she is finding kennel life a little bit overwhelming at times. I am hoping to take her next Sunday on the Brueton Park walk as getting her out of the kennels and experiencing new things will I hope show her how lovely a life will be outside of the kennels. If I was in the market for a third child Bell would undoubtedly be at the top of my list. I think she is fabulous and I really love her to bits. It was lovely to see old favourites, Buddy and Nifty & Cilla etc. It was also great to see Jet again and finally meet his mum Lucy. I love meeting the parents behind the racing and stage names as it were!! It was an excellent day overall and I was amazed at how generous some of the people donating were. Some had rehomed greyhounds from elsewhere but all said the same thing........you never look back or rarely move to another breed as a greyhound is such an amazing, placid and gracious creature with such a great temperament. Once you have had one you just go back for more and more!!! It was good to see Fat Neck Finn & Nina again this week on their holibobbles but I'm sorry I didn't get to meet Loveheart. However, FNF doesn't seem to be quite as chunky as he once was so I guess the diet has worked......missing the updates Loveheart. Hope you are keeping well. Thank you to everyone for their company today and look forward to seeing you all again soon. Seana xxx
Posted by sirenmelody on June 1, 2019, 10:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Firstly....after a couple of months of not being able to access the website due to severe technical difficulties with various appliances I have now got access restored.....albeit just on my laptop which I hate using!! It has taken a few days to spend time catching up with everything that has been going on as although I visit the kennels I do not usually get to hear all the news. And so it is with a heavy and sad heart that I offer my belated condolences to Richard & Shirley, Alan & Pam and all who have had to make the dreaded decision or have had their loved one succumb to old age. Whilst possibly a certain acceptance of yet another goodbye comes to those of us who are seasoned animal parents it does not mean that the process gets any easier....in some ways I feel it gets harder. I would like to share the following words which I am sure all the boys and girls who are now resting in rainbow bridge would say if they could. If it should be that I grow weak, and pain should keep me from my sleep, then you must do what must be done, for this last battle can not be won. You will be sad, I understand, do not let your grief then stay your hand, for this day more than all the rest, your love for me must stand the test. We have had so many happy months and years, what is to come can hold no fears, you would not want me to suffer so, the time has come so please let me go. Take me to where my needs they will tend, and please stay with me until the end, hold me firm and speak to me, until my eyes no longer see. Please do not grieve, it must be you who has this very painful thing to do, we have been so close, all of us these years, do not let your heart hold back the tears. Rest in peace boys and girls. Seana, Melly & Teddy xxx
Posted by sirenmelody on June 1, 2019, 10:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Luna
I’m Homed
Happy birthday Princess Luna. Xx
Posted by Lewisfuggie on June 1, 2019, 9:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Luna
I’m Homed
Happy birthday dear Luna xxx
Posted by PamD on June 1, 2019, 8:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Honey
I’m Homed
Happy 4th birthday to this beautiful little girl. xx
Posted by Shanesmum on June 1, 2019, 5:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Luna
I’m Homed
Happy 12th birthday Luna, hope you have a fab day xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 1, 2019, 4:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Well ive had a lovely morning at mell square today. It was mine and my moms first roadshow and we loved it! We wanted to do our bit for the kennels as mom doesn't get time in the week but thought this sounded fun! Any way we left with our pot feeling rather heavy so we're hoping we helped raise lots of money! All the volunteers are lovely and made mom and i feel very welcome and aunty Lisa brought me a sausage roll so, sausage roll and fuss all morning...absolutely no complaints from me! Looking forward to our next one now! Lots of love jet xxx
Posted by jetlucy on June 1, 2019, 4:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Honey
I’m Homed
Happy birthday honey hope youve had a good day xxx
Posted by jetlucy on June 1, 2019, 4:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bell
I’m Homed
Bell you are even more beautiful in the flesh than your photo's and you were a very good girl at the roadshow today considering how busy it was with everything going on so well done you xxx
Posted by jetlucy on June 1, 2019, 4:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Luna
I’m Homed
Happy 12th birthday to my special girl. Xxx
Posted by skinnyme on June 1, 2019, 3:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Honey
I’m Homed
Happy birthday sweetheart xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on June 1, 2019, 2:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
We had a Daybreaks day out at the seaside yesterday and Brean was our destination! A few of us took Annie and Thena two of our longest stayers along with Bobby V, Fletcher, Skip, Lyra, Millie, Cello, Ellie, Gem and Tilly! Thena was an absolute star and Annie just needs more socialisation and an experienced owner as she spent more time with her feet off the ground then feeling the sand between her toes!!! they enjoyed a paddle in the sea once the tide came in. We certainly got people talking at Gloucester services too! Such a great day. Big thanks to Angie, Jo and all the volunteers who covered the kennels to make this trip possible xxxx photos have been added
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on June 1, 2019, 2:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Honey
I’m Homed
Happy birthday to beautiful little Honey. She is such a little sweetie. X
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on June 1, 2019, 10:24 am | 👍 0 Likes
Harry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So happy for Harry xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on May 31, 2019, 8:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Harry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So glad to read that Rosie is keeping Harry company and giving him confidence. Watch and learn Harry xx
Posted by Sillasmum on May 31, 2019, 6:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
It was an early start at Daybreaks today as we got Bocko ready for his trip to the Vets to be neutered, and made sure Annie & Thena had a good breakfast before they collected their buckets & spades in readiness for their seaside adventure!! At the time of writing this post the convoy of Daybreakers hadn't returned from their trip, but I am sure Ruth will update everyone with news of the day at the beach as soon as she can. It was a very quiet day, not surprising really being the end of the half term week, but big thanks to everyone who came along to help out and ensure the doggies had lovely walks both this morning and this afternoon. It is so lovely to see the change in Harry. He was paired up with the beautiful Rosie and he is thriving in her company - obviously needed a confident friend to show him the ropes. I cant believe it is the weekend again, I am sure someone is taking days out of the week without telling me!! We have our Mell Square roadshow tomorrow, and it is also Greyhound Day with a parade through Birmingham city centre. Lots going on to raise awareness of just what lovely pets Greyhounds make. I will make my usual toast, accompanied by a glass of red wine, that we see some red signs for our boys & girls over the next couple of days. Have a lovely weekend one and all. Angie xx
Posted by Shanesmum on May 31, 2019, 5:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daisy
I’m Homed
Brilliant to hear how Daisy is getting on. So pleased she and Stanley love each other! Sorry to hear Stanley's Arthritis is worse. 🙁 Hoping that Daisy will learn to accept little fluffies! Lots of love to you all. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 30, 2019, 11:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Teddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Same goes for you teddy hope youre ok xxx
Posted by jetlucy on May 30, 2019, 9:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bert
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh no poor bert but at least you've gone straight out to foster. Hope you're ok sending our love xxx
Posted by jetlucy on May 30, 2019, 9:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sara
I’m Homed
Big cuddles to Sara, hope everything goes well when she does have her operation xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on May 30, 2019, 6:22 pm | 👍 0 Likes