Vivi was sighted again today at 12:30 wandering on the street in the vicinity of Utopia Parkway and 47th Avenue. The caller said she allowed him to get close, but when he reached out to grab her she bolted toward Flushing Cemetery and ran along the cemetery fence line toward 162nd Street.
Another woman called to say she saw Vivi in the cemetery last night, but did not think to call searchers. Presumably locked in the cemetery overnight, Vivi must have escaped this morning when the gates reopened.
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Posted by: Beth Thompson | March 20, 2006 at 10:17 AM
I read here last night that someone had blocked the part of the fence that she could slid under and come and go into the cemetery as she pleased. Can someone unblock that area... she may have liked the cemetery to hid or seek out shelter... having a place she likes to go will help keep her in the area. I hate to think she will get locked in or out of a place she is used to going... she needs to be able to come and go into the cemetery as she is used to.
I am wondering WHY there are not searchers at all exits to the cemetery, including the holes in the fence? Is this not possible? Are the fence bars wide enough that she can go in out and anywhere she wants to? Will someone PLEASE let me know if they need more searchers??????? I am about 4 hrs away, but can possibly arrange to go if need be. I am free on weekdays if that is when they need people. Is there someone I can contact to see if they need searchers? My email is bellacani@aol.com, 607-592-0544. I have Italian greyhounds and have been involved in many searches. Thanks.
Mary, try calling Bonnie. Her cell is 917-626-1374.
Time to pull an "all-nighter" and set up a grill cooking hamburg in the cemetery. Surely the caretaker would allow it if he is in line for part of the reward!! Maybe the smell of beef cooking will entice her...it would my whippets! Also- heat sensing device and night goggles are a must during these last few days! I would be there in a heart-beat if Maine weren't so far away. All the "retired greyhound" placement folks here are following the story and sending positive energy. We will not give up hope!
Are the searchers carrying those kind of leashes that they give you at the vet (lasso type)? It sounds like she is coming close to people, but it's hard to grab a wiggly whippet. Getting a leash around her neck is going to be the only way to catch her, unless she is caught in a trap.
Thanks Dina....I will!
The kind of leash is a catch-pole. We used those when rescuing dogs during the Katrina rescue -- it's actually not a bad idea, but the person who spots her has to have one!
Mary, also try Honi Reisman, NY ground coordinator at 516-776-0923 or 516-378-9081; email: roxiethedoxie@aol.com
I had suggested a grill be set up yesterday, but with the wind, maybe a camp stove would be better. A big pot with something good cooking.
Leave this post open for people searching, so they can update here only. Go to Note from Bonnie.
NO keep posting under Vivi Sighting Flushing
This is a real good thing, if she is being locked in the cemetery at night, at least we know where she is. Has anyone contacted the Humane Society (you know those "Animal Precinct People from Animal Planet". They have extensive experience in catching run-a-ways and have the equipment to do it too. I might know someone who can help in contacting them directly, just let me know. I also live in Bayside and in the morning I take the bus which passes the area where Vive has been seen alot lately. I am not seeing any posters along the cemetery route. Please contact me and I will drive by after work and put as many posters as you have up. I have a staple gun and would be happy to do it. You can call me at 718-428-9525..
If she isn't inside the cemetery when the gate closes at night then she will be locked out of the cemetery. I think she had a way to get in and out on her own... I am concerned when I heard that the part of the fence she could slip under that someone blocked it off last night. She needs to come and go as she was used to... it might of been her only safe haven that she would go to.
KEEP POSTING UNDER VIVI SIGHTING FLUSHING until we hear further notice.
Kathleen: Pls contact Honi Reisman @ 516-776-0923(Cell)Thanks
It is such a helpless feeling to be so far away from all of this, read about it every day, and not be able to do anything except pray. I can't even imagine how Vivi's family feels. To all of you who are donating your time, energy, and hearts to this effort -- I commend you. I would want you on my team if my Whippets were every lost (God forbid). I believe she has not forgotten her mom and dad. She's a pretty smart little Whippet, if she's gotten this far. I hope and pray that Vivi will soon come into contact with the just the right, gentle-spirited person, and she will sense that she can trust enough to allow them to rescue her so she can be returned to her mom and dad.
Susan, I hear your concerns - perhaps you can contact Honi to let her know. She is the NY ground coord. and let her know. 516-776-0923 cell and 516-378-9081 home and her email is roxiethedoxie@aol.com - things have come too far to chance her "moving on" .....if you cannot contact Honi let me know I will.
i was just viewing some websites...i found one
that is ' the north american police work dog'
website....they work with k9 law enforcement all
over the country, and have specially trained
search dogs, and offer training and seminars to
the police on k9 search tactics....could they
be of assistance...? melanie
DebbieK, Honi doesn't know me... i don't know if she'd except my calls? If she knows you it might be better if you contact her... PLEASE do because i don't want anything to interfere with ViVi's normal habits...they have been what is keeping her alive so far... also don't want her to leave an area she has started to feel comfortable with!
Susan - done. Seconds ago, I spoke with Honi about that blocked area at the cemetary & she said "somebody already took care of that." Whew!
Sorry Sophie...last one here...promise...moving over to "VIVI SIGHTING FLUSHING"
Just wondering if the man who tried to reach for Vivi commented on her condition.
Hi, I would like to find out if I can come out tonight to help in Vivi's search. If so, is there an organized group meeting place? I would like to help in any way I can and I only live about 35 minutes from the cemetary area.
cb:
The people that are out and about searching for Vivi aren't around computers reading this Blog. You should probably call either:
Honi 516-776-0923
or
Bonnie 917-626-1374
I'm sure they would be HAPPY to have help.
LET'S ALL BUT THE LOCAL SEARCHERS HANG OUT ON "A NOTE FROM BONNIE" THREAD? MAYBE IF WE LET THE MOST RECENT POST BE THE LOCALS "POST", THE ONES THAT ARE OUT OF TOWN CAN GO TO THE SECOND TO THE MOST RECENT ONE? SOUND OKAY?
I am wondering....is Vivi still wearing her collar and/or coat?
PLEASE set up in your cars, with the heater on ALL NIGHT, by the cemetery..will the keeper allow you to STAY INSIDE THE CEMETERY OVERNIGHT? Can you use a NET to throw over her when she approaches? IT'S SO COLD and will be for the next week. Maybe we should hand out HOT DOGS to everyone in Flushing along with the posters...my dogs can't resist the smell and taste of a hot dog. WE GOTTA GET SWEET VIVI SOON.
Karen, I do not believe she has a collar on or a coat (perhaps just a string).
I will be out tomorrow afternoon posting flyers if anyone is going to be in the area let me know as I will be posting the perimeter of the cemetary with the neon ones, I have food and treats I can leave under the fences in case she goes back in.
Vivi has no coat or collar on.
Hi it's me---I have been in deep meditation and energetically infusing light force into Vivi all night and in meditation contact al day to keep the force generating the contact succuss to capture her and keep her vitals going. the group is still visualizing and the group is getting larger as more and more people are recruiting others to join the vigil for Vivi. I feel the need for those on the group on the location to be in that calm state when (rather than if) coming in contact with Vivi and when the connection begins it's important to stay calm and at that time consciously connect with divine forces (God) and ask for WHEN to grab her---it's works for me every time. there is that magic moment when the forces create the space---but it is important to remain energetically calm and breathe calmly too. Being that she is now hyper sensitive to everything any little anxious blip in the radar she will most likely react to. It might be better to go for her body and grap between her front legs and under her belly that way you could get a good hold on her regardless of wiggles, but if in the energ moment there will be all the support of the forces we are cultivating for her safe capture and return supporting the people ready to be in that space. I really feel the strong presence of spirits keeping her safe and she does feel as though she has found a safe haven for now. With the area I sense she is able to grab little varments and have something to eat (they do hunt) and there are safe places to get out of the elements and places to rest (cats like to hide inder the pines and evergreen bushes---and since Whippets are like cats in dog bodies, I would check under and hang around those trees near the fencing). think like a cat and you will get a feel for how she can be conducting her day. She sounds like she's setting up a routine now so go with that. I will keep high contact and send everyone into the light force field and keep generating the intensity of the visualizations happening throughout the states to support Vivi and everyone in the search. Let's draw this sweetie pie to loving arms---safe and sound.
TO THE VIVI SEARCHERS!!!!!
I have been tracking the Vivi sightings on Google Earth and she has been sighted on the SE (Auburndale and Bagley) to SW sides (the man who fed her the bread) of the cemetery ONLY for the past three days!! Please consider concentrating your searches there unless there is a conflicting sighting. Today she was sighted on block off the SW side (47th and Utopia) but was seen running towards the SW side (fence line towards 162nd St). Again, she has been sighted ONLY on the SOUTHEAST and SOUTHWEST sides of the cemetery. I hope to be able to get to NYC to help the search on Friday.....
I'm sorry, today she was sighted one block off the SE side! but running back towards the SW.
Hi can someone please email me a directions (NSEW) map of that imediate area---I have been viewfinding the area for many days now and it's time I get a map of the area a bit so I can get finetuned into the area---I am going to be teleporting tonight and tommorrow so I can be in the area with a physical energy and hold Vivi with greater force so she can be more readily approached---and with Jil on her way to be there tues that's great news. I have been in constant connectionenergetically and psychically with JIl Bo and Paul for many days now and also through the doggie relatives so the connections are ever gaining in force so this should be the hottest spot light force-wise on the planet for the next several days! so let's get this little darling in safe arms. asap. the divine forces are containing the area and the spirits of the cemetery are getting some wonderful views of everyone in teh light field helping this little prize sweetie pie. Be sure to check by the pines and the everygreen bushes too because they help block cold and wind and the weather (the cats love those places) and it sounds like Vivi has taken up a routine place now and the visualizations have contained her with the light force working to create a bubble area. I keep seeing someone luring her in. Know I am with everyone there and can even be seen at times energetically so if you see me or feel me energetically just tap in and stay calm---know the forces are with you, and breathe steady---feel the energy integrating into you and holding you in so you stay in active mode rather than reactive mode and you remain a pack leader radiating confidence and trust and represent a safe haven force. With Go;s speed let Vivi come in.
i wish i could believe this energy thing......if its true....find a winning lottery ticket for me....i wll use millions for animal shelters all over the country....like i said to the psychics...show me somthing real so i can become a believer...i want to believe...not one psychic mentioned anything about vivi in flushing...all they talked about were big yellow machines and cargo houses and boxes...gee sounds like any airport..please folks be right so i can believe...b
My perspective is it's like everything else- let what needs to pass go by. Part of what has to happen on a public forum. We sure seem way closer than a couple of weeks ago.
Ha as long as I am on Maui I can stay up as late as you.
Has anyone thought to do a steak-out and just sit parked in your car and watch in the areas she was sighted, which all seem to be the same general area. You could go real early in the morning and watch into the day... you might even be able to see where she is coming in and out of the cemetery.
Just a thought... I know it night be hard to just sit in a car that long... but it seems like if someone just sat and watched they would see her.
I think Bo did that...I think.
It seems to me that the only way to recover her now is with the humane traps set properly by experienced recovery people. You all know WHERE she is (approximately), but you can't capture her even if you see her. She'll simply run from fright and be out of the area, and we'll be starting from scratch.
Wouldn't this be the time to bring in experienced Whippet rescue personnel now that we have her staying in the same general area?
I'm so afraid for her, I just cry all the time.
Hi,
I got notice this web page was updated earlier http://pionet.net/~mtrul/vivi.html. All possible leads need to be considered and one is she was caught and is being held. Dogs can easily be disguised and misidentified. Put a pretty sweater on, bright leash, and walk proud down the street and no one would give the dog a second look at the end of a leash, especially considering the whippet, greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds which who have accompanied searchers out looking.
Emily
Emily that link doesn't work....hmmmm
remove the . after html
Emily, thanks for that link. Quite thought provoking indeed...and you are right, at this point anything is possible.
LET THIS BE THE DAY...
bo has posted
http://www.awc2006.com/index.php?page=vivi&show=Vivi_20Mar06
Everytime we get close to snagging Vivi we seem to have a problem. I really don't know Laura's plan regarding when she is coming back but it appears we need someone (perhaps someone locally) that would have the necessary equipment and tools of the trade needed to lure her into submission. If this situation continues much longer, I'm afraid we'll find ourselves in the same situation we were in last week.
If Laura is returning within the next day or two then hopefully she will be able to capture her--I think we need (Laura and or ?) to monitor the areas of sightings with adequate equipment on a 24 hour basis for a couple of days with the hope of a HAPPY CONCLUSION AND SAFE RETURN OF VIVI TO HER OWNERS.
Just mho!!
My own thought is that Vivi has not been picked up or being held...sometimes I wish that was the case because she would at least have food and out of this awful wind and cold. I do believe that the boy and his girlfriend who fed her bread did see Vivi and probably had a chance to catch her...too late now.
I am wondering why psychics always seem to "see" things the day after they actually happen??? Geez, I could do that, too! Give me the Mega millions numbers for next week and I will be a believer...or better still, why doesn't the psychic get the numbers and donate the mega millions to animal shelters all across this country?
I am heartbroken, exhausted and frustrated...and CRANKY...I know that and I hate myself today.
Vivi so much needs help and we can't get our hands on this little girl. If I could just see her, I feel in my heart that I could get her close enough so I could get my slip knot around her beautiful little neck. Three badly injured dogs have taken a few steps to come to me and I didn't even have food as a lure...I just got down on the ground and talked softy for as long as a half hour...Vivi, please, come to me...you are wearing me out and you need a Vet, now!
Going to my church and ask St. Francis to help us, please!
Irene Wilson
Brian, I didn't find this out until last night but Gail was right on regarding a large statute of a horse. There is such a statute I believe at the opening of the cemetery - do you believe now - I know I do and have for years. I could tell you stories of psychic things that have happened to me that would curl your hair.
Emily, don't put too much stock in that web site - I don't know who that person is, there was one Whippet searching yesterday, the Greyhound - one Greyhound - is mine and I never saw any IGs. Also, my Greyhound is a nudist - he won't wear a coat - nor will any of my 5 Whippets, but they were at home.
Does the local SPCA have any resources that could be utilized to try to catch/trap the dog? It seems that she is not going to be caught by someone using food as a temptation. Strangers that might see her don't realize how hard it is to catch a whippet. It's frustrating that she is still running on the streets, but she's definitely a survivor.
In support of Gale...
Whether you believe or not, please just have the positive energy and thoughts for Vivi that she is talking about.
We also need to understand, psychics have brought comfort to Vivi's family. Maybe they have a reason to believe that some of us can not understand.
Brian, I never met a psychic that can give lottery numbers. My Grandmother was one and honestly, spending the first 13 years of my life with that beautiful person proved to me there are those who have a gift. And, there are many who claim to that do not.
My Grandmother passed on her gift to someone who uses it rarely when it can do some real good, not to win a lottery.
Although, I would certainly welcome winning the lottery. Been playing 2,7,12,13,27 and so far it never came in in my state of PA. So much for a psychic and lottery numbers.
SUGGESTION: Antibiotics - should be put in the food/water that is being left - I have 400mg Amox. that was left over from a toe operation my boxer recently had as well as Rimadyl for pain/inflamation. I am making plans to take a vacation day from work Friday 3/24 to hang out around the cemetary, etc. from around 9-10:00a till about 4:00p. I will have & leave slightly boiled meaty marrow bones, hot dogs, dry dog food and water (Amox. mixed in.) This is the best I can do physically - I feel so inadequate and pray I won't need to make this venture. I hate this! Are we 100% sure she is hanging around this area? Has there been an actual "stake-out" and has she been spotted more than once? Has the man with Italian bread come across her since he was spoken to ny the searchers? Has the little girl & family? Perhaps it is time for the surveillance equipment Laura spoke of? I will try and rally some folks together (pay them if I must) cause somethings gotta happen...then there's Sniffles and that horrible pit bull story Ashley told in her update...I am so on the wrong planet - or on the right planet at the wrong time! No updates from the key persons is bothersome.
I was thinking of the NYC ASPCA. Annemarie Lucas to be exact. I don't think they would come out to help, unless it was on their own time, put the wiuld be a great source of information on how to capture her. Since she always appears to be the front runner I'm suggesting her.
Brian, you posted what I didn't want to say. Afraid I'd ruffle to many feathers.
Debbie K.
I'm with you..."beam me up, Scotty." Time to try another galaxy here!
Just came home from church. Candles lit and prayers said to St. Francis for Vivi, Sniffles and Biggie and to keep Ashley safe!
I don't know what to do anymore...drove around for more than 3 hours last night and did not see Vivi.
I just feel I could get her to come to me if only I could SEE her! I've done it before, 3 times, with strange and injured dogs. Vivi, please, let us help you, you need a Vet, now!
Oh God, how will this end?
Irene Wilson
Has anyone staked out a possible water source Vivi may be using? A nearby stream or pond would be a great site to watch for Vivi. Hopefully there is one near the cemetary.
RECEIVED MESSAGE NOT TO ADD MEDS of ANY KIND as they COULD DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD due to SIDE EFFECTS..No Antibiotics, etc. will be added. Caught up in the "moment" (aka panic mode) Thanks Kathy!
If she is locked in the cemetary at night (it sounds like she has made her den there) no one will see her unless she walks by the gate. I can't be there but if I could I would probably stake out by the gates of the cemetary with the night goggles on. We still wouldn't be able to catch but right now just to see her would help. The goggles would pick up anything giving off heat, and aside from some raccoons and cats, etc. I don't think there's much else there with heat to it :-) JMHO
As per Debbie K's suggestion that she put out food with Amoxicillin.
While well-meaning, I do not think this is a good idea at all, and definitely should be approved through Honi Reissman before even considering it. For starters, 400mg is about double the dose that would be appropriate for Vivi. Second, you do not even know if she will eat the food laced with Amoxicillin, or if some stray cat will do so and get REALLY overdosed. Third, a single dose (or even occassional random) doses of Amoxicillin will not do Vivi any good, and would possibly select for resistant strains of bacteria, which could endanger her further. This is NOT a good idea.
Debbie, is your plan to put out food for Vivi part of the effort coordinated by Honi? From what I"ve read, they have a plan that includes known feeding stations and traps. Once Vivi is eating from known feeding stations, they will probably be taken away, so she can be lured into a trap. People putting a bunch of food out in locations that are not known to the "trappers" may be counterproductive, and could delay Vivi's capture.
Just my 2 cents, I don't have any inside information.
Jill Hopfenbeck, DVM
What about the Discovery Channel/Animal Planet network? Do they know any pet people and/or have resources to capture a wayward whippet? It would be great television too...
Good Morning, Jill:
Would the Amoxicillin diluted in a bowl of water be that detrimental? Don't think it will help much because I've always had to give it not diluted (from an eye dropper) several times a day.
I think everyone so much wants to help and we are totally frustrated here. The runny eyes and pus in her eyes described really worries me...if I could just see her, I really feel I could get her to come close....that's what I pray for, but I've not seen her no matter what time I roam around...
Please, Vivi, you need not be afraid...we will make you warm and take you home, promise!
Irene Wilson
agree completely with Jill H. - food placement should be coordinated with those in charge of the search effort. Getting her used to coming for food in specific areas is crucial to capturing her. She's still got a good nose, she'll find it.
I just read the post about medications, also from time to time people have mentioned "tranquilizer darts" I'm a licensed Vet Tech and work in an vet emergency critical care/rehab specialty hospital 2 days/wk PLEASE DON'T MEDICATE VIVI'S FOOD. For one thing, antibiotics aren't one size fits all...Nobody knows what type, if any infection, this dog has and some meds do more harm than good, wipe out her immunity, upset the GI tract etc. She could have parasites, too. There are different antibiotics for different types of infection. Also, with tranquilizers, we don't know her weight and other medical conditions, she could be overdosed or have an allergic reaction (sighthounds and tranquilizers are dicey)...and tend to depress respiration. I have post-grad training in emergency care and fluid therapy yet I wouldn't give her one thing unless it was prescribed by a vet who actually EXAMINES her.
Jill, thanks so much for your post and your professional opinion about meds.
Everyone on these blog sites MUST realize that all of the searchers are very experienced professional dog people who are conducting this search and rescue operation under the direction of the pet detectives and others who know the best techniques for safely recovering Vivi. There is a plan and it is being followed. Honi and her sister Carol have been involved with sighthounds for many, many years. Absolutely no actions should be taken by anyone without the approval of the main search team. I'm sure more people would be very helpful, but those wanting to help should seek out the main team for direction as to what needs to be done.
Ideas are always appreciated and helpful but should not be carried out on an individual basis. Keep thinking positive thoughts and stay calm.
Thank you Irene - wow - did I cause a stir! I will not make any moves w/o an okay from the proper persons.
NANCY:
I WAS IN NO WAY SUGGESTING THE TRANQUILIZER DARTS FOR VIVI....PLEASE!
I WAS TALKING ABOUT MYSELF!!!!
IRENE WILSON
Hi, I was wondering where you would send a donation for Vivi?
DebbieK.
Not to worry, happens to me every day! We will survive and it's about Vivi and not what anyone says to me or about me....we can all argue later!
Back to prayer, people!
Irene Wilson
kathy I agree with you everyone is probably putting the food at the cemetary. I saw them put it there Sunday night in case she was locked in I do know where one trap is but not the other nor do I want to know for fear of scaring her away. I have food to put out but since I saw this I don't think I will because she will never go back to the traps. I am going to be heading out in a little while to start posting again just made up 15 extra large neon flyers with a 12inch picture of vivi, if that doesn't catch someones eye they must be blind, also have some smaller neon ones to put around perimeter of cemetary again. Have a whole tub of smelly jerky treat that can last a while if I see her. Will check back later
Ginny:
With all due respect to the people who are "professional dog people", and I most certainly am not, I can tell you that if I find myself (Please God, let it be!) with Vivi right in front of me and calm, I will most certainly slip my rope over her beautiful neck! I am not going to lose an opportunity to consult with "professional Dog handlers"....
We are all intelligent and mature people here...no one that I know is going to rish her life and make rash moves. I've taken 3 injured dogs off a busy traffic street, injured at the side of the road, and sat on the curb talking till they made a move to me...I saved 3 lives that way.
If given the opportunity in a safe situation, you can just bet I will give it my all!
Irene Wilson
Ginny, is that true? Ideas are always appreciated?? I'm asking because on another site I was told "too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the soup". If that is the case I will keep my suggestions to myself. I fear Vivi would pay the price for that.
Irene, what is an Experienced Professional Dog Person? I've showed dogs, done agility and personal training. I've been owned by dogs for over 5 decades. I's it someone with a license? That I don't have.
Gail: This morning, quite frankly, I don't give a damn what a professional dog handler is. I am doing all I can to help this little girl...I am not a child, I truly love animals and everyone can rest assured that if a miracle opportunity is in front of my eyes, I will do what is sensible to get Vivi into my arms. I will know the opportunity if it is in front of me. See is a Whippet, and I've never even met a whippet in person(?), but she is also a DOG! Three different breeds of dogs, when the chips were down, reacted in the same way to me. They came to me and trusted me....I can only try.
I pray, I look for her in my car, slowly, through each and every street, I have turkey, hot dogs, dog treats, etc., etc., and I pray. Walking a distance without a place to stop every little bit, is out of the question right now. My eyes work, however, and the rest is in God's hands...He will do what is best.
Irene Wilson
DEBBIE: YOU THERE?????
I thought I had better post this one here as well. Brian asked me to pass along this information... this is great news. This little girl is not getting out of the spotlight! Thank you Brian...
I HAVE SET UP AN INTERVIEW WITH JIL AND THE DAILY NEWS....AT 2PM ON TUESDAY.......JIL WILL ALSO BE WITH DENISE IN THE AM......THE TIMES WERE OUT RIDING WITH THE SEARCHERS TODAY.....THE STORY LIVES.......WITH THE POST AD AND THE QUEENS COURIR AD WE WILL BE IN GOOD SHAPE.....
Hey guys... Brian wanted me to make sure that you were all aware that his hotel is having a book signing party for Cindy Adams, author of "Living a Dog's Life" and you are all invited. It will be held at the Rein Bar & Bistro between 6:30 and 8:30 PM on March 22 (tomorrow!). Check out his web site at www.gardencityhotel.com
I wish I could link you to the ad they are placing...at the bottom of it is a picture of Vivi and states "Speaking of a Dog's Life Vivi the Missing Whippet Still at Large". All those phone numbers are displayed prominently - it is beautiful. If you click on his hotel site, enter the "Rein" and then "Entertainment", you might be able to get to the link where it says more information.
which Debbie Irene?
DebbieK
It wasn't me, it was DARLENE who is asking for
Debbie....getting confusing, right?
Irene Wilson
SORRY GALS - DEBBIE FROM MINEOLA LONG ISLAND....
Please don't put out any medication without checking with Honi. Vivi needs all of her senses to be sharp -- she is in tremendous danger. Medicating an animal in a piecemeal fashion under these circumstances isn't likely to be helpful. The owners have asked that everything go through Honi.
Right now, the most productive thing we can do is get the word out to the people living in that area, through posters (and LOTS of them), through talking to people, and through spending time in the area -- everything the NYC volunteers are now doing. They are truly our best (and maybe only) hope of a good outcome. We only get reports of sightings people people know to call when they see her.
For those who want to donate to help find Vivi, you have to choices. We are collecting a fund, which Lois has generously agreed to monitor. This fund will go to pay for Laura, the pet detective and will be used for other means to aid in the search. However, if you want to claim your donation as a tax deduction, please do not send to Lois. Donations for this fund should be made payable to Lois Baker and go to this address:
Lois Baker (make check payable to Lois Baker)
PO BOX 211604
Eagan, MN 55121
If you want to claim your donation, donate to Bobbi & The Strays, and you can indicate that you want the donation to go to the Vivi Fund. Do a google search for their website -- you can donate right there.
Thanks to all for their generous donations.
Hey Mamma Darlene heading out soon to post. by the way my arm is black and blue gotta stop climbing fences at night.