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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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Sam
I’m Homed
We took Sam to the Hall Green Worcester walk today to give him a break from kennels. He needed a bit of help getting into the soft crate in the campervan but lay down straight away and travelled without a sound. He walked very well and merely looked at other breeds, no pulling. Off lead dogs playing in the field interested him but he didn't pull or bark. A quick pull on the lead and a call and we were on our way. We went to the cafe after with the other greyhounds and owners and he was VERY interested in treats and human food so will need training but the fact he's food orientated should help enormously with training. We took him back to kennels and could hear him whining once in his kennel (not unusual at feeding time and with people around) but it tugged on my heart strings especially as he's such a baby. So we've brought him home for a day or 2 to see how he gets on in a home with other dogs - we have Bert 13 and Skip 5. Right now they are all flat out after a busy day but we haven't left them alone. When one of us goes out of the room, Sam goes to the gate but we think it's inquisitiveness at this stage. He clearly loves people. He didn't make any noise. I'll put another post on tomorrow. Hopefully he'll sleep! Also I hope Skip sleeps as he's finding it a bit odd having a newbie around. Bert doesn't seem to care less! He takes it all in his stride.
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on April 28, 2019, 7:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Honey
I’m Homed
We are appealing for owners with other breed dogs to help us with Honey and the other current residents at Daybreaks. As you know many (not all) of these dogs are unsocialised with other breeds and this is why we use muzzles. With our help and training we can overcome this but we need your help! With Sara visiting, we used to have the help of Louis the Border Collie but sadly this will not be so often now. My second greyhound Holly was terrible with other breeds - whether they were larger or smaller than her as she just didn't understand what she was dealing with. It took several months but she ended up not needing her muzzle as she became great with all breeds, even cats, became Pets As Therapy registered and even was used for helping a child overcome his fear of dogs. Honey was returned from her previous home because she ended up biting another dog because she was unmuzzled whilst out with a dog walker. Therefore we want to ensure we can do everything we can for her to help continue to socialise her. Therefore if you are an owner of another breed especially if they are used to Greyhounds (as we don't want to scare them), please could you give the kennels a call on 0121 782 7702 between 9am and 5pm so we can arrange for you to visit and help us out.
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on April 28, 2019, 6:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bella (Susie)
I’m Homed
Susie looks lovely and was great to walk this afternoon
Posted by NickandMif on April 28, 2019, 6:03 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ruby Rebel
I’m Homed
Hello Friends. It’s my first gotcha day after being adopted from daybreaks kennels , who took care of me after I retired from racing. I’m really happy with my new family and and I think they are really happy with me. This is my furever home; I’ve got space, choice of 2 sofas, 4 coats, 2 leads and the garden to walk around in. Occasionally I run for fun in the garden, but I’m too fast so am careful. I have 2 bowls, water and food and get breakfast and tea. Fish is my favourite. Fit and healthy and happy. Being a greyhound is great! So what have my adopted family got? They got me! A companion, happy to walk anywhere, happy to travel anyway (but not share the driving), happy to just be there, but never in the way. Someone who’s happy to wake up early in the morning. They got someone who brings smiles to people they meet. They got a bigger family. Today I thought back to kennel life and so had a walk with some of the hounds currently staying there, telling them to look forward to their furever homes and their first gotcha day
Posted by NickandMif on April 28, 2019, 5:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buster
I’m Homed
Yay Buster, happy to see that somebody has fallen in love with you and has reserved you, well done fella, fingers crossed for you xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on April 28, 2019, 2:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Breeze (Rita)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am so so sorry to see your sad news.... Run free little one xxxx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on April 28, 2019, 8:24 am | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
What a difference in the weather today from last Saturday! It was back to winter, cold and wet. :(( We put the cool coats away and got the fleeces back out again! We had two new arrivals, Susie and Bolt. Both lovely happy dogs. Thanks to Jayne and Lucy for giving them both a bath and checking them into the kennels. Xx Pretty little Cara was reserved by a lovely family this morning. 🙂 Her tail is healing well. We are so grateful to Shirley and Richard for fostering her after her operation. She will stay with them until her new family are ready to take her home. Xx Hector came in for the day. He really is a fabulous lad. He spent some time in the office and also met Lucy's Ellie and sat with her in the kitchen. He was absolutely no trouble at all and was very calm when meeting visitors to the kennels two and four legged. Jayne did change his name to "Horace" on several occasions!! If you would like to meet Hector or Horace :)) he will be spending the day at the kennels again tomorrow. His foster Mom and Dad are happy to speak to anyone who might be interested in offering this handsome boy a forever home. Xx Thank you so much to everyone who came left a message in the Memory Book for Sara and gave a donation. Her Dad came in this morning and brought Louis for a play in the run. 🙂 If anyone would like to join Sara's family for a drink after her funeral next Tuesday, you are invited to the The St Bernard's Grange Pub, Barrows Lane, Sheldon, B26 1QJ. Xx Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 27, 2019, 10:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Breeze (Rita)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sorry for your sad news. Run free sweet Breeze. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on April 27, 2019, 10:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Breeze (Rita)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Keeping you in our prayers. Xx
Posted by Thethirdronnie on April 27, 2019, 8:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Breeze (Rita)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So very very sorry. Just so sad for you and I could feel your pain in the words you wrote. Run free beautiful Breeze with all our old friends who we miss so much xxxx
Posted by LindaPaul on April 27, 2019, 7:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Breeze (Rita)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Breeze. Yet another beloved hound gone to the bridge. Run fast and free with all our Rainow Bridge hounds. Hugs to you, and again so very sorry. Shine bright beautiful. Jo xxx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on April 27, 2019, 7:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cara
I’m Homed
Well done poppet, so pleased for you xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on April 27, 2019, 7:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Breeze (Rita)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So very sorry. Run free, Breeze. xx
Posted by helenanddave on April 27, 2019, 7:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Breeze (Rita)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Run free with all our angels at The Bridge xx
Posted by PamD on April 27, 2019, 7:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Breeze (Rita)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am absolutely heartbroken for you all and so very sad. Sending lots of love. God Bless your beautiful Breeze, Kate Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 27, 2019, 7:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Breeze (Rita)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
with heavy hearts and many tears we have lost our Beautiful Breeze - she entered our family like a hurricane and left us with a sigh. She became very poorly very quickly and we made the best decision for her and the hardest for us and on Wednesday curled up in my lap she slipped over the bridge. Sleep tight little lady. Xxxx
Posted by NMD07 on April 27, 2019, 6:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cara
I’m Homed
Well done cara so pleased for you xxx
Posted by jetlucy on April 27, 2019, 6:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cara
I’m Homed
Beautiful little Cara has been reserved! Shirley and Richard brought her to the kennels to meet a lovely family who were interested in her and they fell in love! 🙂 Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 27, 2019, 5:41 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bella (Susie)
I’m Homed
Aw Susie looks gorgeous, what a lovely kind face xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on April 27, 2019, 5:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bolt
I’m Homed
Bolt looks absolutely gorgeous xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on April 27, 2019, 5:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes