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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
Myrtle (Mari)
I’m Homed
Oh mari I'm so pleased (selfishly as this stops my pickle!) I am gutted it's not me who's reserved you as you sound perfect but not quite the right time yet. Good luck in your new family xxx
Posted by jetlucy on August 18, 2023, 7:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dukey
I’m Homed
I’m in Love with this beauty . I lost my Emily 3 months ago so not sure if ready for another yet. I keep looking at him though. Im sure with patience he will become confident in no time x
Posted by wardie on August 18, 2023, 2:10 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Brae
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Brae's Mom and Dad,came to the kennels this afternoon to oversee her tag being added to our Memory Tree. Now reunited with her sister Rosie, next to each other on a branch of the tree and running happily side by side at Rainbow Bridge. Xxx Brae had a long and very happy life with Tash, John and Rosie. It was lovely to hear all the happy memories they have of their two beautiful girls. Rosie and Brae were inseparable and had many adventures together. Xxx At Daybreaks, what we want is for every Greyhound to have a wonderful home, just like Rosie and Brae had with Tash and John. Sending them both lots of love Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 17, 2023, 11:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Martha (Babe)
I’m Homed
Babe continues to do well with us. Took her out on a bit of a mega van trip yesterday evening (as i didn’t want to leave her at home without building up the time first). Finished at a pub so she came out and met lots of people. I’ve now got a crate for her and she slept in it next to Kitty in her deluxe residence and neither of them made even a murmur until 7am. Babe likes her new raw diet and is eating well. She’d be a bit of a Velcro dog if you let her so today I’ve been doing stuff (aka housework) upstairs and had the stair gate across. She mithered a bit at the bottom then lay down to wait for me to come down. I also left her for 30 minutes today (again, in her crate next to Kitty in hers) and all was fine. I set up a doggy spy cam and Babe was just lying in her crate not making a sound. She’s a real sweetie and likes some fuss. She’d be happy as an only dog or with another, I think.
Posted by Clock on August 17, 2023, 2:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Myrtle (Mari)
I’m Homed
I know how you feel. I get so attached to these dogs, even without meeting them. The heart has a habit of casually disregarding all practicalities!
Posted by Longingforanothergrey on August 17, 2023, 1:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Myrtle (Mari)
I’m Homed
Please don't tempt me! My heart aches for another grey and I know my boy will send me one when it's the right time, mari just sounds exactly our family but we just lead such busy lives with the children, work, animals at home and at the stables that I don't know if I could cope with another dog yet? Xxx
Posted by jetlucy on August 17, 2023, 9:54 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie (Dyson)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Fly high precious xx
Posted by RobT on August 17, 2023, 9:23 am | 👍 0 Likes
Myrtle (Mari)
I’m Homed
Perhaps she's waiting for you, jetlucy!
Posted by Longingforanothergrey on August 17, 2023, 6:31 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie (Dyson)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
God bless you Rosie xxx
Posted by jetlucy on August 16, 2023, 8:40 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Myrtle (Mari)
I’m Homed
Mari, mari, mari...you need to find a home and quick because you are playing havoc with my head vs heart talking to each other! Xxx
Posted by jetlucy on August 16, 2023, 8:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lyra (Maggie)
I’m Homed
Hoping you enjoyed your special day Lyra. Xxx
Posted by Thethirdronnie on August 16, 2023, 8:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie (Dyson)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Very sad to hear Rosie has gone to Rainbow Bridge. 🙁 Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on August 16, 2023, 7:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lyra (Maggie)
I’m Homed
Belated birthday wishes sweetheart- hope the egg custards were yummy. Xx
Posted by Shanesmum on August 16, 2023, 7:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes