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About Me
- Color
- Black
- Sex
- male
- Date of birth
- 12 feb 2015
- Land of birth
- B2
- Racing Name
- Riveting
- Ear mark
- QL YLX vet code 266
All information from the excellent Greyhound-data.com
River
male, 9 years old, Black
Discussions
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Tuesday 14 Feb 11:22
Wow River. Have a lovely time in your new home gorgeous boy. Xxx
Monday 13 Feb 19:22
Well is that not just the best photo ever! I bet your previous mommy will be over the moon to see this! Good luck gorgeous river xxx
Monday 13 Feb 16:19
So surprised to see you rehomed wow fastest rehoming as I left the kennels around 5 yesterday. I do hope this time it will be your forever home and really hope it works out for you. Sorry didn't get chance to kiss you goodbye Rivs. Love you lots. Be happy your foster mom. Xxxx
Sunday 12 Feb 22:51
I am SOOOOOO happy for you gorgeous boy. What a fantastic birthday present. You really deserve your forever home x
Sunday 12 Feb 22:41
This is the BEST news! Happy birthday gorgeous River - such a wonderful birthday present xxx
Sunday 12 Feb 19:23
Woo hoo River! Happy birthday and a double reason to celebrate xxx
Sunday 12 Feb 17:54
Lovely Birthday present for River! Xxx
Sunday 12 Feb 15:27
Oh River, this is just the best birthday present ever, I am over the moon for you sweetheart, well done xxxxxx
Sunday 12 Feb 12:51
Its like its CHRISTMAS!! But its his birthday... amazing birthday present for you pal! Pleased to see the red banner
Sunday 12 Feb 09:25
Yay!!! ????????
Sunday 12 Feb 09:06
Big Happy birthday wishes and hugs to the absolutely gorgeous lad 'The Rivs'. Please don't overlook this boy, he may be an older dog but he still loves to play, enjoys his walks, a run in the sand run and is very affectionate. The best present he could wish for is a forever home. Xx
Sunday 12 Feb 08:34
Happy birthday River... Have a great day Mister!!
Everyone, don't forget new video going live today on YouTube at midday!
Link: https://youtu.be/C1IYxB566gs
Sunday 12 Feb 07:46
Big birthday wishes to our lovely lad River. Really hope that he won’t have to wait too much longer for his forever home to come along again - this precious boy would enjoy some home comforts. Have a lovely day. Xxx
Friday 03 Feb 04:30
River, River, River... What a joy you were to film over the past couple weeks. I have now completed the video which can be found here: https://youtu.be/C1IYxB566gs Please note you will need to copy and paste this link. Also note the video will NOT be live on YouTube until Mr. Man's birthday on 12th February... Reminders for the premier of the video will go on here closer to the time. I hope you can join me and as always like, comment and subscribe to my channel for more Daybreaks Videos!
Sunday 29 Jan 20:19
I have been gathering photos and videos of River for his video but I need more. Do any of you wonderful people have any recommendations (locally) where I can take River for good secenery and possibly use my drone? Has to be well away from Birmingham Airport. I'm open for options that I can review before Tuesday.
Monday 09 Jan 22:19
Hi Vick&Brett, You are right, River is a lovely lad! Loves lots of cuddles. Xxx
Thanks so much for your very kind donation. :)) Xxx
Monday 09 Jan 18:38
Beautiful gentle little boy. Hopefully wont be long before you get your forever home. Xxxx
Sunday 08 Jan 18:51
We met the beautiful Riv today whilst dropping off some bedding. What a beautiful soul…not stopped talking about Riv and Lorna all day! Lost our Greyhound rescue March 21
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Thursday 05 Jan 23:20
River is back at the kennels after his Christmas break. He had a wonderful time and I know his foster family loved having him with them. Hoping his forever home comes along soon. Xxx
Monday 02 Jan 09:38
I visited River's foster Mum on New Year's Eve. I already know River from kennels and was enthusiastically met by this lovely lad. He loves to give you a lean and tail wag. He loves playing with toys. Don't let his age (nearly 8) fool you. He is so full of life and often the older ones are more suited to some families. He does have issues with sleep startle so anyone adopting him will need to be informed of and understand what this involves but as I understand it he's more than happy to sleep outside of the bedroom. I also understand he can be left for a reasonable amount of time without any concerns.
It would be lovely if this gent could find his forever home very soon. If you're interested in meeting him, give the kennels a call. As with all foster dogs who are up for adoption, they can be viewed by appointment.
Thursday 29 Dec 20:27
River has been the perfect Christmas guest. He settled in so fast he is so good on the lead. He sleeps all through the night. He loves to play with his new toys and has lots of energy. He now waits patiently for his food and enjoyed his Xmas dinner. Everyone loves him who meets him he is extremely loving. He really is a fabulous dog and so deserves his forever home now. He has so much love to give. I will so miss him.
Saturday 03 Dec 13:54
Oh River, I do hope somebody offers you a forever home soon, it's breaking my heart seeing you still in kennels, keeping my fingers crossed for you sweet boy xxxxx
Tuesday 29 Nov 14:36
What a fabulous laid back boy. Big kisses xxxxxx
Tuesday 15 Nov 23:13
River has settled back into the kennels routine and is a happy lad. Xxx Hoping a new home will soon be his. Xxx
Sunday 06 Nov 21:03
Oh River.....I am so sorry.....it is such a nightmare for both of you. Reminds me of Alan & Eoghan 2 years ago.
Sending all our love to both of you. Xxx
Friday 04 Nov 20:20
Such sad news for both River and his owner, I hope you soon find your forever home soon sweetheart xxxxx
Friday 04 Nov 20:14
Thinking of River and his owner....Very sad for them both. Xxx
Friday 04 Nov 19:09
Oh god bless you river and your poor owner. So sorry for all concerned. Hope you find a new home soon xxx
Friday 04 Nov 15:42
Very sadly River has been returned today, his owner is unfortunately unable to look after him.
Sunday 21 Aug 21:31
So lovely River and his owner are back together again. :)) Xxx
Sunday 21 Aug 20:46
Oh fantastic news, I'm over the moon xxx
Sunday 21 Aug 12:19
Fantastic to see River go back home with his mom. He instantly recognised her and was so excited as was she. A huge thanks to Carol for fostering for the past couple of weeks and also to Ann who had him on foster before that.
Saturday 20 Aug 08:21
Great news that Rivs mom is out of hospital and he is going home to her Sunday. We have had lots of laughs and fun with him and he's been such a good boy. In only 2 weeks totally besotted with him he will be missed so much but it is great news he can return to his mom. Special thanks to My friends Bern and Darc for looking after him on my work days and couldn't have done it without them. I know they have come to love him too. He's a very special dog and deserves his happy ever after so much. Love you Rivs. xxxxx
Wednesday 10 Aug 18:18
Thanks Jo the pleasure and privilidge to look after Mr River is all mine. He's having walks. He has an aunty Bern and uncle Darc that come and see him on my 2 days I work. Bless them. They love him and he's being spoilt rotten and so he should raced until 7 no dog deserves to be spoilt more than him. He's the sweetest boy and so good I cannot believe how he has settled and adapted to his new surroundings so quickly. He tells me when he wants the loo. Saw a cat running up an alley wasnt the slightest bit interested. These dogs are amazing. I fully understand that 1 is never enough. I will so miss Rivs when he goes.
Monday 08 Aug 14:01
I had a lovely call from Carol who is fostering River. He had his dinner when he got home yesterday and a little later had a lovely walk. He slept downstairs initially, Carol woke up around 3am and couldn't hear him and went to check he was OK. He was, got up had a drink and Carol went back to bed. A short while after she heard him coming up the stairs and he jumped on her bed and settled until it was time to get up. Another walk this morning, I think he is one happy contented hound. I think Carol is happy too. Thanks so very much for her fostering River. Xx
Wednesday 27 Jul 21:24
A big cuddle for River tonight. Xxx Do hope his owner will be better soon and he can go home. Xxx
Wednesday 27 Jul 19:24
Very glad to see River has found a foster home. Hope his owners is soon better and home.
Wednesday 27 Jul 13:58
Hi, my name is Mary! I'm starting my "Animal Management course" in September. I offered to help volunteer today for a few hours.
On behalf of Ruth I'm appealing for an urgent foster home for River. His owner has gone into hospital as an emergency - if you think you can help please call the kennels on 0121 782 7702.
Thank you - Have a nice day :)
Sunday 01 May 08:49
So happy for River xxx
Saturday 30 Apr 23:56
River is doing great in his new home. He is loving having zoomies around his enormous garden! :)) Lots of love to him. Xxx
Tuesday 26 Apr 21:12
This is fabulous xxx
Monday 25 Apr 22:34
A big cuddle for River tonight! Hoping all goes well for him In his new home. It was lovely to meet his new Mum today. :) Xxx
Monday 25 Apr 17:54
soooooo happy for the wonderful River just goes to show how sometimes you have to wait a little longer but then that special sofa is just around the corner have a happy life xxxx
Monday 25 Apr 17:37
So very happy for the gorgeous River. What a lucky boy he is to have found his forever home. I had a call yesterday from a friend of the lady who has adopted this lovely boy to say very sadly the lady had very suddenly lost her greyhound on Saturday. She desperately wanted to visit us to find a new companion. I mentioned River, gave them some information about his circumstances and said I thought he would be the ideal boy, pleased to see that they agreed and have taken this super lad home. He so deserves to be happy and loved, I am very sure he will be. Good luck sweet boy. X
Monday 25 Apr 16:55
Oh my darling boy this is fabulous news!! Be so very happy in your lovely new home. xxxx
Monday 25 Apr 16:33
Made my day to see that River has been rehomed.......yyyaaaayyy, enjoy your retirement sweetheart xxxxxx
Monday 25 Apr 15:48
Just logged in to see if the lovely boy River has been reserved so pleased to see rehomed. Oh Rivs so pleased for you. Wishing you a long and happy life I will miss you sweet lad.
Saturday 23 Apr 22:20
So sad to see River come back to Daybreaks today. Such a fantastic lad. I'm sure the perfect home will soon be his. Xxx
Saturday 23 Apr 16:51
Just gutted to see that this gentle soul has found himself back in kennels, I really hope somebody offers him the home he deserves bless him. Big hugs for you River xxxx
Saturday 23 Apr 13:39
Heartbroken for the gorgeous River, he is such a sweet gentle boy and so very loving. So very sad for him. Let's hope you get the forever sofa you deserve very soon. Xxx
Saturday 23 Apr 13:25
Never mind River being the most wonderful hound that you are you,ll be back on a sofa in no time hugs for you big lad xx
Saturday 23 Apr 13:15
Absolutely gutted for you my darling boy, so sad. Let’s hope we can get you back out on your own sofa again soon. Xxx
Saturday 23 Apr 12:47
Sadly through no fault of his own, River has been returned today.
He is absolutely adorable - clean in the house, good on the lead, good with other breeds and quiet and gentle. Ruth (using Kate's login!!!!)
Saturday 09 Apr 13:40
What a fantastic photo of River and his new family, love it, I agree Jetlucy I also love seeing children with Greys, such gentle souls xxxxxx
Friday 08 Apr 21:47
Lots of love to River! Be happy little lad. :)) Xxx
Friday 08 Apr 21:38
Beautiful photo. Melts my heart seeing children with a grey...such wonderful gentle pets xxx
Thursday 07 Apr 14:31
Ive just been to do Rivers home check and what a lovely home he has got to spend his retirement in as well as wonderful new owners. Lucky boy x
Friday 25 Mar 22:50
So happy to see River has been reserved again! Fingers crossed this will be his happy forever home! :)) Xxx
Friday 25 Mar 18:09
I am thrilled that my boy has found himself reserved. Hoping things work out for him and he has the very best retirement, he deserves it. Plenty more snuggles to come though before he heads off to his new home. xx
Friday 25 Mar 17:42
Well done gorgeous boy x
Friday 25 Mar 14:54
Oh wow, this has made my day, well done gorgeous boy xxxxcc
Friday 25 Mar 07:46
Just love this boy, fingers crossed that he finds his sofa soon and he enjoys a peaceful retirement which he so deserves. Good luck River xxxxxx
Tuesday 22 Mar 20:23
All of our hounds deserve their forever home but this boy so deserves his when it comes after 176 races. He has earned his retirement 10 times over so I hope his wait will be short. He does have a fan club going at Daybreaks and its not hard to see why, he's a super boy with lots of love to give. So sad his recent reserved sign cancelled but as we always say, it has to right for everyone. Keeping everything crossed your forever family come along soon xx
Sunday 20 Mar 22:25
So sorry to see River is no longer reserved. I'm sure his forever home is just around the corner...he is such a lovely affectionate lad who loves a cuddle. Xxx
Sunday 20 Mar 15:10
Oh River, I am so sad that you are not reserved anymore, big hugs and kisses for you xxxxx
Sunday 20 Mar 13:44
Ah sweetheart, so sorry things haven't worked out for you. On the plus side for me though, it means we can have plenty more snuggles until your forever sofa comes along.xxx
Sunday 20 Mar 10:47
Sadly, River has been unreserved. Hopefully his forever sofa is not too far away.
Monday 14 Mar 22:05
It was great to see River reserved today. :)) He is such a lovely lad, can't wait for him to have a sofa to call his own. Xxx
Monday 14 Mar 19:06
Oh River, this is fabulous news, I am over the moon for you poppet xxxxx
Monday 14 Mar 16:59
Oh this is brilliant news - well done my gorgeous fella, your very own family to have snuggles with. xxx
Monday 14 Mar 16:51
Fantastic news for Mr River, after 160 plus races this gorgeous boy deserves his forever sofa. He is an amazing boy, so happy and will be an amazing pet. Good luck my sweetheart. Xxx
Friday 11 Mar 21:35
I had a lovely time in the sand run with this fabulous boy today. He enjoyed a little trot around, with plenty of sniffing, then trotted back to me when he’d had enough and we went back to his kennel. There we enjoyed lots of snuggles, and each time I stopped cuddling he gave me the “paw of more” - I was there for some time!!! Big cuddles for this gentle soul tonight. Xxx
Monday 07 Mar 22:41
Oh River, you are adorable, just love that gorgeous grey face, I hope this boy finds a lovely peaceful home to enjoy his well deserved retirement in, good luck River xxxxx
Monday 07 Mar 19:50
Please do not over look the slightly older ones I have an 8 year old going on 3! Loads of love to give and a true gent. River I hope you find a home soon on
Sunday 06 Mar 14:37
So gorgeous. Hope he soon gets his own forever home after such a lot of races.
Thursday 03 Mar 11:19
Oh River, what a distinguished-looking hound you are. I like to think that grey airs show wisdom (especially since I got them lol) I just love the older black guys and Fat neck Finn says couldn't we swap him for Steve. I had to explain it doesn't work that way lol Hope River gets his own settee soon x
Tuesday 01 Mar 23:29
Shirley, Richard and I fell head over heals for River when he arrived this afternoon. He is so very happy and has a little trot when he walks. :))
He has had a long racing career and so really deserves to have a super retirement with a soft sofa and lots of love! Just gorgeous! Xxx
by shanishoo
Wednesday 15 Feb 14:57
I agree Jetlucy, what a fabulous photo, River looks over the moon bless him. Xxxxx