Daybreaks Trust

01/07/2025

📣 We’re looking for Events Volunteers!

**Urgently looking for volunteers for this Saturday at Acocks Green Carnival**

Love dogs? Enjoy meeting new people? Want to have fun and make a difference? 🐾 Join us as a volunteer for Daybreaks Trust, a greyhound rehoming centre, and help out at our events throughout the year!

🎟️ Free entry to events
🐶 Meet lots of lovely greyhounds
🗣️ Chat to the public
🎉 Have fun and gain experience
📝 Great for your CV
💙 All while supporting a fantastic cause

Interested? Email: [email protected] or call 07501 339394 (leave a voicemail if no answer and we’ll get back to you ASAP).

We’d love to have you on the team!

30/06/2025

⏳It's the Final Day to Double your Donation! ⏳

Today is the last day where every donation will be matched up to £2,000 – helping us reach our goal to secure all the care Barney needs for the rest of his life. 💙

Barney has been in pain every time he eats, and we’re raising funds for vital surgery to have all of his teeth removed to finally allow him to eat without pain for his birthday, and enjoy life the way every dog should. 🐾

Please, if you can, donate now and your gift will go twice as far:
🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/save-barneys-smile

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far – we’re so close to giving Barney the happy, pain-free life he deserves.

29/06/2025

⏳ Just 2 days to go to double your donation! ⏳

Today is the penultimate day where every donation will be matched up to £2,000 – helping us reach our goal to secure all the care Barney needs for the rest of his life. 💙

Barney has been in pain every time he eats, and we’re raising funds for vital surgery to have all his teeth removed before his birthday. This allows him to eat without pain and enjoy life the way every dog should. 🐾

Please, if you can, donate now and your gift will go twice as far:
🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/save-barneys-smile

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far – we’re so close to giving Barney the happy, pain-free life he deserves.

28/06/2025

🐾Just 3 Days to Go to Double your Donation Thanks to a Generous Match Offer! 🐾

It’s Payday for many today — and the perfect time to give if you can! We’re already almost halfway to our target, but with just 3 days left, we need your help to make sure Barney gets the surgery in time for his birthday 🎂🐶

We’ve received an incredibly generous match offer — every donation will now be doubled up to £2,000! That means your support will go twice as far to cover Barney's dental surgery that he urgently needs 💙

Barney has been in pain every time he eats due to a lack of vet care in his past. He needed all of his teeth removed so he can eat comfortably and live without pain 💔

Please consider donating today — every pound is matched and brings us closer to our goal of saving Barney’s smile 🦷✨

💛 A huge thank you to everyone who’s donated so far — your kindness means the world to Barney and all of us!

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/save-barneys-smile

27/06/2025

📅 Save the Date – 20th July! 📅

Join us to celebrate 19 years of Daybreaks Trust at our Greyhound Summer Fayre – and it’s set to be our best yet!

Don’t miss the fun dog show, have-a-go agility, doggy demonstrations, photo shoot, and plenty of stalls to enjoy. There’ll be refreshments for both humans and hounds, including tasty pupcakes and puppuccinos.

We’ll also be holding a special rescue parade, showcasing some of the beautiful dogs currently looking for their forever homes.

Mark 20th July in your diary and come along for a fantastic day out in support of a great cause!

25/06/2025

IMPORTANT: EVENT POSTPONED

We have made the decision to postpone the Greyhound Summer Fayre due to temperatures expecting to reach 28°+
Our new date is Sunday the 20th of July, we hope you are still able to attend.
Any questions please get in touch.

23/06/2025

🎉🐾 1 Week to Go! Double Your Donation to Save Barney’s Smile – Matched up to £2,000! 🐾🎉

It’s nearly Barney’s birthday, and the best gift we can give him is the chance to eat without pain. This lovable boy urgently needs dental work — and we’ve got just ONE WEEK to reach our goal so he can get the treatment in time for his big day! 🦷💛

We’re already a third of the way there, and now a generous supporter has offered to MATCH all donations up to £2,000! That means your gift will go twice as far in helping Barney get the care he desperately needs.

Every pound counts — and every donation will be doubled! Whether it’s £5 or £50, now is the perfect time to give.

🎂 Let’s make Barney’s birthday a truly happy one — full of tasty treats he can actually enjoy! Please help us Save Barney's Smile before time runs out.

👉 Donate today: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/save-barneys-smile

Thank you for showing Barney the love he deserves! 💙

22/06/2025

What's Going On at Our Greyhound Summer Fayre?

Join us on Sunday the 29th of June at Daybreaks Kennels, free parking at the Birmingham Exiles RFC, Old Damson Ln, Elmdon, Solihull B92 9ED.

22/06/2025

🎉🐾 Just 1 Week to Go! 🐾🎉

The countdown is ON for the Daybreaks Greyhound Summer Fayre – and we can’t wait to welcome you next weekend! 🐶💙

All money raised will go directly towards the care and rehoming of our beloved ex-racing greyhounds – so every game played and treat bought helps a hound in need! 🙌

🌟 There’s something for everyone:
🎯 Party Games & Dog Agility
🏆 Your chance to win our coveted ‘Best in Show’ title
🐕 Tasty dog treats for your four-legged friends
🛍️ Fabulous stalls full of goodies
🎨 Face painting
🍦Refreshments

📍 Where? Daybreaks Trust Kennels, Elmdon
🚗 Parking at: Birmingham Exiles RFC, Old Damson Lane, Hockley Heath, B92 9ED

Bring the whole family (dogs too!) for a day full of fun, laughter, and fundraising for a truly wonderful cause. 💕

See you there! 🐾🌞

19/06/2025

🎉🐶 Join us for the Daybreaks Greyhound Summer Fayre! 🐾☀️

We’re so excited to invite you to our Summer Fayre at Daybreaks Trust Kennels, Elmdon at the end of the month! It’s going to be a fantastic day out for the whole family — dogs included! 🐕👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🌟 What’s on:
🐾 Fun Dog Show
🏃‍♂️ Have-a-go Dog Agility
🎨 Face Painting
🛍️ Loads of Stalls
🎉 Dog Party Games
🍦 Refreshments for both humans & hounds!

📍 Location: Daybreaks Trust Kennels, Elmdon
🚗 Parking: Birmingham Exiles RFC, Old Damson Lane, Hockley Heath, B92 9ED

Whether you’re bringing your own pooch or just love dogs, there’s something for everyone. Come along, have fun, and help support our amazing greyhounds!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾💙

18/06/2025

🐾💔 Have you read Barney the greyhound’s story in the news?

👉 https://solihullobserver.co.uk/news/greyhound-charitys-bid-to-save-barneys-smile-in-time-for-birthday/

This sweet boy has been suffering in silence, in agonising pain every time he ate. Incredibly, Barney even taught himself to splash water onto his dry food to soften it—just so he could manage a meal. 😢💧

The team at Daybreaks Trust were amazed by his cleverness and touched by his gentle nature. But now Barney needs urgent dental surgery to remove all of his teeth – yes, all of them – to give him a pain-free future. He’ll be a little gummy bear, but still the same loving, affectionate sweetheart who adores human fuss!

💙 With his birthday just around the corner, we’re asking for your help. Please donate to Barney’s fundraiser so we can save his smile in time for his special day. Every penny makes a difference to this brave boy.

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/save-barneys-smile

Let’s give Barney the happy, pain-free birthday he truly deserves! 🎂🐶

18/06/2025

**Please note: We now have a Sponsor for our guess the name of the Caterpillar Competition!!

Thank you so much to Hair by Laura Elizabeth! You're support means so much to us and we can't wait to recieve our new Caterpillar! **

You are more than welcome to still purchase a Caterpillar as our Greyhounds LOVE them!

Could you Sponsor Cleo the Caterpillar?

We are looking for a sponsor (or multiple) in time for our Greyhound Summer Fayre!

Why? We would like to use Cleo (obviously not called Cleo) as a prize for our Guess the Name of the Caterpillar Competition.

How do I sponsor? By purchasing Cleo the Caterpiller and getting it sent to Daybreaks Kennels, 10 Coventry Road, Elmdon, B26 3QS!

Who? Anyone or any business can sponsor the competition, you will then be advertised on the stand and we will broadcast your support! You can also sponsor anonymously if you prefer!

Make sure you let us know (either privately or in the comments!) that you have purchased a Caterpillar for us so we can ensure you get the recognition you deserve!

Buy a Caterpillar here:

Buy Cleo the Caterpillar Soft Toy 190cm at Smyths Toys UK! ✔️ FREE DELIVERY over £20 ✔️ Click & Collect available