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Nick
I’m Homed
So sorry Nick but keep hanging in there it'll come xxx
Posted by jetlucy on November 7, 2018, 8:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bez (Bubble)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Join the club Lindygrey. I still keep shedding tears. My boys dont understand why mummy is so sad. I keep hugging them & telling them how much they would have loved her. They love boys but they love the girls. Bez would have probably been sharing a kennel with my Mel if he had been in there. He was always partnered up with the girlies when he was in residence as he was always a calming influence. Now that the weather has really turned I just thank god she isnt out there on her own. The majority of people who adopt from Daybreaks & other charities are great owners....for the life of their chosen ones. However, some decide after whatever period of time, that a dog is not for life. Sometimes there are genuine reasons for a return but sometimes there are not & working longer hours, wanting to travel etc suddenly seem to become insurmountable problems. I dont want to nag but can I just remind all of us and those who are maybe thinking of adopting an animal that it should be for life, through hard times, illness, etc etc. Whilst Mel was a retired boy I have rehomed 2 boys (not from daybreaks) in the last few years both of whom were returned after 7 years in a home for basically no reason other than they were ageing & becoming an inconvenience. The cruelty of some humans never ceases to amaze me. I nursed Cheets thru probably a brain tumour with dreadful seizures & had to make the dreaded decision after a horrific seizure at the vets. I always felt in the 15 months I had with him that he was underlyingly sad, as though he could not understand why he was living with me & not the family with children where he had grown up. My current boy Teddy will celebrate his 1st anniversary with me & Mel next month & I know he does not miss his previous owners who did not show him the kind of love and attention he deserves. Whilst I personally find these kind of characters so rewarding it nevertheless upsets me that they have been essentially thrown away like a piece of rubbish. Ruth & Kate know every single day how hard it is to find good homes for these wonderful boys & girls who have given their all to earn money for their owners/trainers. They are there predominantly as a rehoming charity & whilst they will do everything in their power to help owners who have a problem the onus is on the owner to keep the commitment they make, to keep the dog safe, to keep the dog well tagged etc.etc. I do not use social media and this is the reason why.......I have heard that many negative comments have been made against RGT regarding the situation with Bez. I was one of the many people who helped search. We all did our utmost. We willingly gave up our time. We are not professional trackers. Every single person involved has been traumatised & devastated by what has happened. I met the new owner & she knows that she & her husband have to live with the fact that a momentary lapse of concentration bought on a tragic set of events. I do not envy them that dreadful burden but apportioning blame is also very unfair. Let all of us try to learn & relearn from this sad experience about the importance of checking doors etc when the doggies are about. That is I am sure what Bez would want.
Posted by sirenmelody on November 7, 2018, 7:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Trevor (Bobby)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
You are in our thoughts. Xx
Posted by Thethirdronnie on November 7, 2018, 7:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bez (Bubble)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Still thinking of you all the time Bez. Lots of love xxx
Posted by LindyGrey on November 7, 2018, 6:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie (Gussi)
I’m Homed
Be happy Maggie xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 7, 2018, 6:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Skip
I’m Homed
Keeping my fingers crossed for skip xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 7, 2018, 6:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Trevor (Bobby)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful boy, taken too soon, run free sweetheart RIP xxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 7, 2018, 6:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
A sad morning with Bez's ashes being laid to rest in the memorial garden, many tears were shed. Then the heavens opened, Jill said it was as if all at rainbow bridge were crying down on us, it was however more like a synchronized mass weeing as it was so heavy! It was good to see Ruth briefly there. X Little Gussi, now Maggie went off to her new home, she is so pretty and did need some persuasion to walk to the car! Thanks to all of our Wednesday walkers who got drenched on their walks this morning, they are so committed (or maybe should be), the rain was horrendous. . This afternoon the dogs managed to have a run in the sand, they do enjoy it. Remember you can book the run via booking with the kennels. So sad to see Mr Nick no longer reserved, he is a firm favourite with volunteers and visitors alike. He really does deserve a forever home. Come on guys, let's get him into a home, we are working so hard to achieve this. Hope tomorrow is a good day, Teddy is going off to his new home, so that will be a good start. Jo. Xx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 7, 2018, 6:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nick
I’m Homed
So sad to hear it wasn't meant to be. The right home is there waiting. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on November 7, 2018, 5:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Trevor (Bobby)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Run fast and free. Xxx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 7, 2018, 5:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Skip
I’m Homed
Skip I hope is all ok. Xx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 7, 2018, 5:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie (Gussi)
I’m Homed
Best wishes to the three of you. I've seen you on a couple of your visits to Daybreaks on Saturdays and I am sure that Gussi is going to the perfect home to help bring her confidence. You'll soon be going out on long walks with her!
Posted by Jembob on November 7, 2018, 4:51 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Paddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Today Paddy came with me to visit a friend. My friend has a lovely lurcher called Poppy and Paddy quickly made friends with her. She is cat friendly as there is a cat called Rosie in the house. When Rosie came in Paddy went over to say hello so slowly and gently with a wagging tail. Rosie is a timid little cat but Paddy was very good with her. I was very proud of him,he's never shown anything but good manners and friendliness to everyone and everything and this now includes cats too. He was just happy to make friends then back to Zzz on his bed....a super boy xxx
Posted by Alan&Paddy on November 7, 2018, 4:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Maggie (Gussi)
I’m Homed
Wishing you lots of happy times in your new home Gussi. Xx
Posted by helenanddave on November 7, 2018, 3:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Trevor (Bobby)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So very, very sad. Trevor was a lovely, sweet lad. Only saw him last weekend. God bless yet another new Greyhound angel. Xxx Sending lots of love to Trevor's family from Kate, Fletcher, Lyra and Skip your Brother. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 7, 2018, 3:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Trevor (Bobby)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sad to hear of yet another crossing the bridge so young. Run free Trevor. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on November 7, 2018, 2:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nick
I’m Homed
Nick - so very sorry that new home is not to be. There IS one out there somewhere and your turn will come. Xx
Posted by helenanddave on November 7, 2018, 1:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Skip
I’m Homed
Please keep Skip in your thoughts. He had a lump behind his ear tested and the lab are concerned and want it removing asap. So he's booked in for Friday at Willows. They say the cells are neoplastic so there's a good chance it's benign.
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on November 7, 2018, 1:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dolly (Darcy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
taken far too soon, run free over the bridge beautiful girl xxxx
Posted by Lucy&Ellie on November 7, 2018, 9:28 am | 👍 0 Likes
Trevor (Bobby)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
so sad, run free trevor, you were a sweet soul xxxx
Posted by Lucy&Ellie on November 7, 2018, 9:27 am | 👍 0 Likes