Another update from search coordinator Bonnie Folz:
<<Last sightings of Vivi placed her in Glendale and then Forest Hills on Thursday. With all of the rain I don’t expect many calls of sightings. Vivi most likely is lying low and those who are out and about in the rain don’t usually walk with their head up but look down to keep the rain off so the eyes looking out just won't be there.
We received a visit from Michael McCann, greyhound searcher and rescuer from Massahusetts, on Saturday. He was nice enough to make the trip to see the areas Vivi’s been traveling and what it is we’ve been doing and advise us on what else, if anything, we could do. I have to tell you, Michael was amazed at what it is we ARE doing and says we’ve gone above and beyond what he’s seen before.
This could not be done without the help of so many. Thanks. Seems the Vivi searchers are doing all we can right now but we must continue to get the word out that Vivi is still missing.
There are feeding stations which are being monitored with the help of the motion cameras. We covered quite a bit of the Forest Hills area with posters and the folks at Forest Park have been outstanding in allowing us to post in the park. They also offered to make an announcement during the summer concerts in the park and said we could hand out fliers as well.
Rick spoke to the police at the 112th Precinct and they will alert the officers that Vivi may be in the area and have put up fliers at the station house.
We are working on having magnetic signs made and are looking for companies that will help us out by placing these signs on the back of their vehicles (trucks, vans, cabs, etc.). Quite a few of the searchers have flyers and posters in the windows of their vehicles and many people read them as we are driving. If you work at a company or know a company that would like to help in this way, please have them email Honi at Roxiethedoxie@aol.com and she will make arrangements to get signs to them.
We will be re-establishing our contacts at Flushing Meadow Park as we feel Vivi may be making her way back there soon if she isn’t already there now. Also need to expand our posting area to Rego Park, Elmhurst and Corona. These areas do not have much info, if any, posted.
Three calls of real time sightings on Friday at noon jolted the searchers into action. Callers saw a whippet running loose in Bayside. Gail, Rosa, and Darlene were there in a hot New York minute! They were able to catch the whippet. Although this was not Vivi, hearts raced till this was confirmed as this was the first call of sightings that searchers, once they go to the sight, actually SAW a dog! Way to go ladies!! Another dog saved from the streets of Queens! The dog apparently got out of its yard through a breach in the back fence
Now that this capture was successful, consider it practice, it’s time to find the whippet we’ve all been looking for!
I wish it were that easy. Miss (Vivi) Independence is still out and about and will probably show up in a new Queens town soon. All the more reason to keep the word out. If you tell two friends and they tell two friends and so on and so on.... well, you know how it goes.
We’re fortunate to have a network of out-of -towners calling, faxing and emailing many companies in the Queens areas. You folks are great! I can’t thank you all enough.
Keep getting the word out and keep the faith!!
Thanks!
Bonnie>>
Comments (13)
Hey Bonnie , thanks for the update. I'm sure Michael was amazed, he should be , you searchers are just wonderful to keep it going... THANK YOU ALL! Very good to hear about the other dog being caught, I can't imagine how intense that must have been getting there and thinking it was Vivi, the good side is the dog is now back home with it's family just like Vivi will be soon. Keepin' the faith ... Good day.
WOW you got a whippet!!! That other little rascal is really doing up NY good isn"t she?
Checking in and wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone, as you are in my prayers. The search for Vivi continues, and we will not stop until she's the little girl who is coming home.
I'm happy they found a Whippet! Maybe the next one caught will be our girl, Vivi!
Elizabeth - how you doing girl - hope things are getting a little better for you.
Hi everyone,
Getting caught up on Vivi and all the amazing efforts that continue for her.
I was at the Springer Specialty in R.I. and it is just amazing how many dog people have her in their thoughts and prayers every minute of the day.
We were saying we hope she isn't just hanging out waiting to attend Westminster in Feb. 2007!
How in the world did those guys end up catching the loose whippet in Bayside on Friday? Unbelievable! Congratulations Team-Vivi! I think that is awesome! You all should quit your day jobs and go into the dog-catching business full-time. :) They've got pet detective classes going on several times a year. I think in October they are holding one in Massachusetts! That's not too far is it? I'm sure you've travelled that path back and forth a couple times on your wild race for Vivi. The only problem is, you probably already all know what they present at the classes!
Anyway, I'm thinking of you all...
I know it's not our Vivi, but how wonderful the searchers rescued a Whippet off the streets Friday!
I'm sure some of what they've learned searching for Vivi all these months helped them to know just the right things to do!
Lois, You're right, our searchers would be great at their own pet detective business! They could probably open their own school and teach the classes!!!
I've been asked to let you all know that Ashley has not yet made it to see if the foster dog (the one that sure looks like Sniffles!) is Sniffles. She has been very busy with her job (she has been working 16 hour days at the shelter) but is still planning on visiting the Sniffles-look alike as soon as she can (we sure are hoping it is Sniffles!)
Just wanted to pass this along...
TY for the update, Lois!
Bless everyones hearts who have not given up on this precious little girl...she is so lucky to have people who love her so much...VIVI, WHERE ARE YOU???
O God of life, this night,
O darken not to me Thy light.
* O God of life, this night,
close not Thy gladness to my sight.
* Keep Your people,(and animals) Lord,
in the arms of Your embrace.
Shelter them under Your wings.
* Be their light in darkness.
Be their hope in distress.
Be their calm in anxiety.
* Be strength in their weakness.
* Be their comfort in pain.
* Be their song in the night.
(Ita Compline)
Creator, Father, Be a guiding light to us and to these little animals who need to find a way home:
Vivi, Biggie, Sniffles, and Apple Riley. Thank you for the protection you have given to Vivi, Biggie, and Sniffles--continue to keep them in the safety of Your embrace, and Your ever vigilant eye. Send them to the volunteer You have chosen to be their guide. Make Vivi's return Jil's Birthday present (and the present to all our volunteers with July birthdays.)Thank you for the healing that is taking place in Baby Girl, Madison, JL, Pamela, and Lance. Thank you for the healing that is taking place in your animals- CJ,Dante, Felice, Max,McGee, Murphy, Mylie, and Yoda. If someone has taken Apple Riley the Yorkie, let them take care of her, and please Father God send a special angel to be with that baby too wherever she is. Let Susan's daughter serve as an example to other young people of faith. Let them find a way to express their love of Your creation. Bless all who like Darlene are enjoying a well deserved rest, bring them back safely.Greet all, human and animal alike, who will make the journey to Paradise this night. Reward all the animal companions who have brought us so much laughter! Let all who are homeless know Your love, and ours, too. Send your angels and saints to work with Vivi's angels.Bless Bobbi, Charleyne, and all rescue workers. They, and the NYC volunteers serve as Your compassionate presense on earth. Let our faith grow as a result of this experience! Restore as we sleep, Heavenly Father, as we turn over the night watch to you! YOU ARE IN CHARGE! AMEN!
Candles, anyone?
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