Animal House

Other people that have whippets might disagree with me... but I think Whippets are a bit different than other sighthounds... salukis, Afghans, etc, in that I do think they are very much people loving dogs... there are some that may be aloof, but all the Whippets I've owned or been around, are very friendly not just with their own people but also strangers. Also mine have never been independent as far as not wanting to be with me. They are basically Velcro dogs... mine have never wanted to be any where that I'm not and also sleep wrapped around us in the bed at night. They have all suffered separation anxiety in one degree or another.
The breeder of my first Whippet 20 years ago, told me she doesn't sell her puppies to anyone who works a lot of hours because Whippets hate being separated from their owners and are unhappier than a lot of other breeds being left alone.
Of course most need to be kept on lead when outside because of their instinct to take off and chase small critters they see.

Were you watching my Whippet and me in Obedience?? You described us so well! I'm sure the HIT over-achievers thought we were a disgrace (it wasn't pretty). By the time Lucy earned her CD it was apparent that a CDX would not be in our future.

Vivi is the "Martha Stewart" of dogs. She "does" life on her terms!

(Catahoula's are like that too.)

Thanks for this info Denise, but I certainly hope you are not suggesting Vivi will never be rescued. I cannot accept this if so, read too many stories on the WWW about whippets that have been rescued. The fact she is still out there just tells me we need to find another way to let New York know about Vivi other than flyers and posters. The pure volume of people and area in New York alone is totally impossible to cover with a handful of volunteers posting. We need media coverage in the newspapers, TV, buses, airports, cabs, and whatever else possible.

The many sightings of Vivi up to this point tells me alone the pure dedication of the volunteers who have been working with the posters and flyers - it is just time to give them more help and the media coverage they need. Could you possibly help with the media coverage using your contacts with Newsday? I feel this would probably bring this whole sad story to an end.

I love animals, and I cannot stand to think of this lonely animal out there and her confusion and fright.

Thanks,
Kathleen in Memphis, TN

Susan - greyhounds are the very same way - velcro hounds - love people - most of them don't know a stranger. Makes it nice for meet and greets that I take mine to

Kathleen - good suggestion to Denise

Let's not forget about helping another dog that we do know where he is - Duke the Bulldog - that could be put to death -we may be able to stop this travesty (if he is temper tested and not aggresive which I don't believe he is):

Please make these calls and fax Supervisor Murray and the rest- FROM the website:
http://www.longislandbulldogrescue.org/index.html :

URGENT PLEA FOR HELP
UPDATE 6/1/06: Supreme Court Decision

Supreme Court Judge Davis ruled against us. We are awaiting the Appellate Court’s ruling on the Stay of Execution.

We still need to keep contacting the Town of Hempstead asking for If he is deemed adoptable LIBR will place him in a secure, responsible, loving and experienced Bulldog home out of state.

Email addresses and phone/fax numbers are listed below.
Supervisor Kate Murray
Direct line 516-812-3255 (assistant, Kim)
516-489-5000, x 3260
fax 516 538-2908

Town Board:
Dorothy L. Goosby (D)
Ed Ambrosino (R)
James Darcy (R)
Anthony J. Santino (R)
Angie M. Cullen (R)
Gary Hudes (R)
all have same main number 516-489-5000, x3200
as well as same fax 516 538-2908

Let's not let this poor little bulldog be a victim of circumstance.

She has to allow herself to be caught sometime - well, that's the hope. She needs a home. I can't imagine if she does not "slow" down and settle into a "home" nest.

Maybe the Nassau County area, which I read is a rather wealthy County, has horse stables for her to settle around. I hope so. I hope she doesn't keep running.

If she moves far away, then who will post or track her? How many miles can a sighthound travel?

Maybe she isn't meaning to, but Denise does make it sound like it's impossible to catch a sighthound. I am on a few online Whippet groups and yes they can be found and caught!! They are found all the time. Luckily, almost everytime I hear of a Whippet gone missing it has a happy ending.

Lydia - done

I tried to catch a lose dog last night that I saw across the street while I was watering my growing Dahlia Bush. He just stopped and looked at me and kept going. I opened my car door and whistled for him. I didn't chase him though, not with a semi-highway next to my place. I so wish we could bring Vivi in. I think she just gets better at being on her own the longer she's out.

I thought these roamings evole into a set territory.

I wonder if Vivi could hear a train near Jill's ranch? Just a thought.

Thank you Kathy, I hope it helps get the action I feel we so desperately need to bring Vivi home safe and sound (and Sniffles and Biggie too).

I'm going to copy to Bonnie's post also. I want to make sure Bonnie sees it as well.

It is time for action, this "small scale" search is not going to work. Also, we do not only have Vivi to worry about. There is the safety of these women who have been going out by themselves often. Do we want a large headline of one of them murdered while out searching for Vivi? I hope not.

I ask you in the name of God's creatures, let's all get together and listen to each other and do what we all set all to do in the first place - rescue this animal.

Oh my, I'm preaching again. Sorry for being so long-winded.

Kathleen in Memphis

Good girl Kathy- go have a pina colada and imagine you are on a beach with scantily clad nubile men;-)

Lydia - I'm ready - this has been a tough week to only be a four dayer - but this Vivi sighting has given me renewed strength - like I just got my second wind.

Kathleen - you go ahead and preach dear - we have a sighting - praise the Lord - hope a miracle happens and she gets caught - safely - this weekend. Go Team Vivi -

I do believe a larger scale search will benefit Vivi, but have you seen the map of this area, and how does one form a larger scale search?

I still wonder what is pulling Vivi away from her known turf up North? Maybe nothing, she's just moving and knows nothing else - instinct. Maybe too, she just wants home. Now what happens? Where does one send fliers?

Read the last paragraph of Denise's post cafefuly. She says that she does NOT think it's impossible for Vivi to be rescued. Here we go again with the jumping to conclusions and misquoting.

This the address for Holy Name of Mary Parish in Valley Stream is it feasible for anyone to take flyers there?
Holy Name of Mary R C Church: (Rectory - 0.6 miles E - 55 E Jamaica Ave, Valley Stream, 11580 - (516) 825-1450)
I just talked to the pastor he said anything we sent could be put in the bulletin or they would post flyers. Fr. Tom implied(he was nice) that they get too many requests for announcements at Mass that they can't honor all of them. People this parish has a huge blessing of the animals in honor of St. Francis each October. What does this mean?
The place is chocked full of animal lovers who would certainly be on the look out for Vivi. Others might be willing to help you post!
Long story short- Can someone please get them some flyers! (No Fax machine)They're your kind of people!
First Mass is at 5:30 PM this afternoon.

Denise just added that Addendum to her post... I'm glad she clarified that she dosen't feel it's impossible to catch her.

Thank you Denise for clarifying how you feel about the rescue of Vivi. I appreciate this very much.

I still feel this part of my post to be an appropriate assumption. It is just common sense to me to realize something here is missing in this search. A handful of people cannot notify all the people who need to be reached in an area the size of New York.

Here is what I posted again. Thank you.
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The fact she is still out there just tells me we need to find another way to let New York know about Vivi other than flyers and posters. The pure volume of people and area in New York alone is totally impossible to cover with a handful of volunteers posting. We need media coverage in the newspapers, TV, buses, airports, cabs, and whatever else possible.

The many sightings of Vivi up to this point tells me alone the pure dedication of the volunteers who have been working with the posters and flyers - it is just time to give them more help and the media coverage they need. Could you possibly help with the media coverage using your contacts with Newsday? I feel this would probably bring this whole sad story to an end.

I love animals, and I cannot stand to think of this lonely animal out there and her confusion and fright.

Thanks,
Kathleen in Memphis, TN

Could there be people willing to volunteer who belong to the local sighthound clubs of any of the canine groups? Have the local shelters or vets been notified yet? Thinking Vivi could double back, St. John's Univ. has a new poster and instructions that were faxed to their public safety dept. Very nice people there who will keep an eye out and will notify other areas of the campus. You never know where employees live who might be in the right place at the right time.

Thanks for pointing out the addendum. I like the word serendipity better than luck. Has anyone ever heard the quote: "Coincidence is when God works a miracle, and remains anonymous." ?

Just popped in to see if Vivi is caught on this wonderful Sunday Morning.

I sensed last night that she was near a race-track or speedway of sorts. Sensed Zooming speeding visions and sounds. Then back to the concrete canals this morning early, and up into "streets" checking the areas out.

I do believe she may head back towards the Airport. I get a strong sense of the airport. Maybe its a memory of the area or a smell she remembers.

She is well and in good spirits - quite a spunky little gal.

She's not running, slight trot, and peering around, sniffing. I sense pavement under her paws, not dirt. Distant horns honking.

Well, that's it for this Sunday. Time to head over to Office Depot with my little "Mercy".

Next Saturday is the SPCA Doggie Dash in Sacramento William Land Park. I will be doing "Pet Readings" - Donations go to the SPCA. Hope to see you there.

Prayers today for little Nell and her Mommie. God Bless.

Psychic Musings – Vibrations of Vivi and along came the Coyote.

Since most of my psychic readings of dogs (and some cats) are done in person with hands on the animal, following Vivi through the parks and haunts of Queens and into Nassau County, has given me a wonderful insight into how “animals communicate with humans”. I’m learning also about cross transmissions as I attempt to channel our little Miss Vivi through her months of wanderings.

My understanding and theory of animal communication is, of course, from my personal experience and my conclusions are taken from the viewpoint of - how it appears to me and nothing else. Reading vibrations is not science and probably a lot of luck is involved too because vibrations are quite subtle at times.

When Vivi was first lost at the airport, I began meditating on her plight and joined the fracas of Psychic’s e-mailing Bo with insights, and for good or bad, I offered my gleanings in the spirit of being helpful. Then when I discovered the Vivi Blog on Newsday, I added my insights and opinions to the pool of ideas and the discussions and doubts began.

In the beginning, my visions and gleanings from Vivi were quite strong. It was impossible to remove them from my mind and I had almost a 24 hour cinema of her wanderings – from her viewpoint, of course. During that time I was certain of my link to Vivi.

Remember the day Vivi saw the birds flying overhead? Just after that I received the strong impression that an animal spirit wanted to fly with the birds and I was so concerned that I asked the bloggers to pull Vivi back to earth. Even though I did not understand the exact nature of the desire, I instinctively knew the animal’s desire was harmful.

In retrospect, I think both Vivi and another animal (The Coyote) were watching the birds, one wanted to chase them and the other, wanted to fly with them – to leave earth and go into heaven. The conflict was strong, but at the time I certainly didn’t understand that I was channeling two animals.

The night the Central Park Coyote was captured and subsequently died the following Thursday at 1 a.m. his spirit entered the forefront of my visions as I was watching television. I wasn’t meditating. And the Coyotes spirit captured my consciousness, like a friend seeking comfort and understanding. I didn’t realize it was the Coyote at the time, because I only “felt” the animal’s plight and its fear. It was as if he was lying on my chest, breathing, and dying a little with each failing breath. I wrapped mental arms around him and tried to reassure him that he would be fine as he released his last breath.

The night Hal died, I thought our Miss Vivi was in serious trouble. It was a sad and difficult time for me. I had never before experienced such a phenomenon. The next day when I meditated on Vivi, she came through alive and doing fine and her breathing was strong and calm. Needless to say, I was a bit confused.

After the news reported that Hal the Coyote had died, I researched the time and cause of his death - stress. But I knew the truth of the Hal’s death. He did not die from stress exactly, he gave up his spirit. He could not tolerate being captured - living behind a fence, caged, and the poor creature didn’t know freedom was only hours away.

The week Rick was in Queens searching for Vivi, a little boy had Vivi. Remember “No News is No News.” And when she was released, on her birthday, sightings returned.

The next extremely strong vibrations, other than the usual hunting rabbits etc., happened when the dog (and I thought it was Vivi) was captured by two women near Kissena Park. I think these vibrations could have been from another dog in distress. I say could be, because, of course, I do not know for sure. During this time, sightings were not reported, even though perhaps they existed, and then after a few days, when the dog became adjusted to its new environment, I again began channeling Vivi, but I also had visions and gleanings of the dog captured. Others shared dreams supported the “captured” dog theory. So I reported the confusing gleanings, and waited for sightings so I could make sense of my gleanings.

I am certain I was channeling two dogs at this time. Until eventually, the other dog faded, and Vivi returned. During this time I had conflicting gleanings and could not separate or create a coherent picture. Later, I knew Vivi was headed “out” of Queens and posted it.

Then last week I received strong vibrations of a dog with a hurt left hind leg, and I again thought it was Vivi, but the next day I gleaned Vivi in the concrete Canals with her leg fine.

So what I think is happening is that if a dog’s energy is near Vivi and needs to communicate, a strong message comes through as I try to focus on Vivi. It is as if the animal piggybacks my “energy link” and transmits its message, for lack of a better working image.

I don’t want to hold back my gleanings and risk not sharing a hint of information that may help, so I usually just post them (right or wrong) and try to make sense of inconsistencies or errors later.

But isn’t it an interesting and wonderful idea to think that animals want to communicate with people or maybe even need to seek comfort, and they too are able to transmit their feelings and states of “being” to receptive humans?

I’ve heard that in the beginning, when we were created and lived with Animals, man could talk to every creature and perhaps this is how communication between us has always taken place, by understanding their “feelings” - something akin to “Empathy” work, and this empathy work is a talent that can be developed by any person receptive to the process. It is a “gift” from God to communicate with animals, but a gift he gives to all of us if we are open and willing to take a leap of faith.

I have always admired “Coyote” Spirit, the Trickster, but now I feel a deep bond to his wayward nature. He is an animal deserving respect. My grandmother was Native American and her great grandmother traveled the “trail of tears” and was relocated to Oklahoma from Tennessee. The women in my family have always honored “animals” and I believe an open heart to nature and the animal kingdom helps usher the willing soul into the world of animal spirit.

What a wonderful concept that man could share and understand the world of animals via a silent “Psychic” language. I have only communicated with dogs and cats, and then Hal the Coyote appeared. Perhaps in the future, I will also learn to communicate and channel wild animals.

I am willing to answer questions or help anyone along their path to communicate with animals sharing my approach. I was hoping to have a web site by now but it is still in the development stage.

It is almost nine p.m. on the West Coast, and I am preparing a healing ceremony for little Nell. God bless all.

Cynthia Annie Williams
P.S.
I will post this Monday Morning June 5th. Just a reminder, if you live near Sacramento, I hope to meet you at the SPCA Doggie Dash at William Land Park on the morning of June 10th. I will be there with my white dog “Samurai” so look for the psychic with the Large Happy White Dog.

I get a sense that Vivi is around metal trash cans, not trash bins. She's in an alley peeking around the corner of a brick building. She's mostly listening. There's someone in the distance and she ducks down and is now lying on the ground making herself low and invisible.

The airport is not too far away. She is going to travel on the back street for awhile and then head back to the "green" areas.

I get the sense that Vivi spends a lot of time under an "Overpass" and perhaps even between two roads. She likes being under the concrete, it is a good shelter for her, and the cars don't seem to scare her.

(If there was some "magic" that would bring Vivi in, I'd try it. I do encourage her to trust a person. When I do the healing ceremony for little Nell, I will also do one to heal Vivi's heart - so she trusts again, a ceremony so she remembers who she is - she wants to remember." )

Vivi's plight is sad and poignant and at times disturbing. She needs us all to be strong even in our despair.

Thanks to all who keep Vivi on their prayer list.

I sense that Vivi is curled in a little ball up against a concrete retaining wall - she is in the weedy grass.

She is content and at peace - she will go out hunting after the traffic slows.

I sense that she is near "Anise".

I sense that Vivi is in a grassy area. She sniffs at a bug and trot’s in the weeds. She is near a square piece of concrete in the ground but no buildings around. Muffled sounds of cars echo in the distance. She runs to the trees.
I sense that she wants to stay near and around the sound of the airplanes.

Oh Vivi, what are you doing today?

"I'm a little leprechaun, here today and gone the next. Catch me if you can. Ha, ha!"

Oh silly Vivi. You're a silly little Whippet girl. We're hot on your trail and soon you'll be ours for keeps.

I will try to do a gleaning in the Am and also again in the early PM, and that's the best I can do right now.

God is shadowing our little Vivi and keeping her safe. He is answering our prayers.

(P.S.) Believe it or not, I think when we stop bickering, it helps Vivi's Karmic energy, and perhaps even ours too.

Two nights ago while going to bed, a voice screamed in my head: "Alley Pond Park" and I ignored posting it, because after all - she went south.

From now on, I'm posting all screaming voices for good or bad (of course, I don't hear bad voices - it's just a literary phrase. And it's really not a "voice" it's like an "internal message" - can't describe it really - so for the lack of a clear description - I'll call it a screaming voice!"

And for all you weak-kneed Vivi lovers, please avoid reading my posts if you are of the sensitive type.

But this I know, and I know it for sure: Vivi is coming home!

Cynthia asks: Viv what are you doing?

"Eeee---ah--- I'm spinning and its fun," Vivi says.

"You near the playgrounds again?"

"I'm a little Leprechaun and it's play time."

Well, I'm glad someone is enjoying themselves today, might as well be our little Miss Vivi.

Vivi licks her lips. "Ummm, chicken," she says. "I remember where some juicy chicken was once. Ummm, I think it's this way."

Ummm...wonder where's she's headed?

Vivi must be smarter than we all thought if her vocabulary includes the word leprechaun!

I asked Vivi, "How come you're so smart?"

"Umm, heeee...ah...I'm a little princess. I was born smart. In my past life, I lived in wisedomville."

"Oh Vivi, there's no just place as Wisedomville."

"That's where the leprechauns live."

Oh my, I think she's being silly again. That's our girl, our little Miss Vivi.

"Vivi, where you gonna sleep tonight?"

"Rwoof, Rwoof Rwoof.."

"Come on little imp, tell us where to find ya."

"I'll be in marshland - that's a secret place."

And tomorrow morning, where ya going?

"Morning donut time and I eat donut crumbs."

Okay, little pricess girl from the ancient town of Wisedomville, that's enough silly answers for today. See ya tomorrow. Sleep tight.

Until we meet again tomorrow, bye all. Today has been a good day in Cynthia's Psychic Neighborhood.

Just popped in for a "peek" at the blog before I'm off to care for my family and canine friends.

Newsday is showcasing Psychics on their "entertainment" page - Psychic's making a fortune - ummmm.....that must be nice.

This musing gal must be behind the times. Guess I better catch up and start by pinpointing our little needle nose.

I'll give it a try after my prayer ceremony tonight.

Night All.

I asked Vivi where she was going today. She said "West."

I also sensed she was watching a ball, it seemed like a tennis ball bouncing.

She's trotting around the city streets and has left the marshes and the freeway underpasses.

I've changed my mind. Cytnhia's Psychic gleanings is leaving for good. I sense it just doesn't belong here any more. God bless all.

Why am I leaving?: I do psychic gleanings and visions, mostly about Vivi these days, at least on the Blog. I try to add humor and psychic insights to those interested, even though at times I post some of Vivi's trials.

I cannot be a part of a blog that is, God bless them all, focused so much on illness and death or pain and now not just the pets but people too.

I know these people need prayers and I'm not against that in its own setting; I will be a part of a blog that has a spirit of fun and positive outlook, or even that is silly; I can't post inbetween comments about illness and pain. It's just too ridiculous for me to post now, and there's so much support for these posts that include physical illness - which is fine - good. I am the one that doesn't belong.

And yes I was going to post about communicating with pets in the here-after, but not a negative post; I was to focus on releasing the old grief and allowing the pet's memory to be sent into a better place. I am not for even attempting to communicate with those that have traversed the great divide into heaven.

So, continue all in your good Vivi search. It is I that don't belong - let the majority voice rule.

Cynthia - I am really sorry and very disappointed you feel this way. Do whatever you feel comfortable doing.

I do not agree with your views above. Yes, illness, death and pain are mentioned on this blog, and I will not make any apologies for asking people who I have sensed to be very strong religious people to pray for either of these two precious little girls both fighting for their health and lives. Kindness and love transcinds many barriers. If not for my postings about Madison, her name would not be going into a niche at the Wailing Wall next Sunday (again, thank you Nancy for this).

You fail to mention the celebration that also goes on over the improvements of all of the situations of rescue and illness for ALL involved, whether an animal or child.

I have posted blogs about the great improvements in Madison. We have all celebrated Susan's passing as another angel in Heaven watching over all of these. We have celebrated and been thankful for improvements in many animals such as Nell. We have supported each other and cheered (and cried) about Vivi. And most of all, we have prayed and thanked God for these blessings.

I'm sorry once again, but I will not apologize for caring about animals AND children, and asking for prayers for them. As has been mentioned before on this blog by Sharon (MI), if we do not like a post we can just "scroll by and not let the God dust hit." (I believe that is the way her quote went.)

Hugs and kisses from Kathleen, Tinkerbell, Madison and Baby Girl

Okay, I have received many e-mails asking me to continue with the psychic "Vivi" postings. But I cannot post in-between posts about people's illness (God bless them all) and then my Psychic or light hearted comments. It makes me appear so uncaring. So to solve this, on the main thread, I will only direct people to another thread, and save all my comments on the off threads. Everyone can be happy, but mostly it saves my "energy" and directs it into the "Psychic" realm instead of sitting in the "Sadness" - because if I read and focus and feel this sad "ill" energy, then I am stuck for quite a while and can't move out of it, until it is resolved internally. And sometimes, I just have to sit with it and go to bed, and then in the morning it is gone, but that rather spoils the day and night for me.

So I will post later regarding the issues of "Communicating with the Pets that have gone into the After Life" and as always, it is from my experience that I speak and I will give examples: The Wolf Dog that roamed the hills crying.

Best, Cynthia

Kathleen - it is nothing personal. Everyone is trying to do good in life and add to the betterment of this world - what could be more wonderful than this? I understand - supporting each other is so very important. I hope I explained it enough so you understand how it affects me. And if I create a "wall" around me so I don't take in the energy, it lessens my abilities. Heavens, I can hardly watch television because of it, and forget the news!

I solved it I think. I still do healing prayers for the sick animals when people e-mail me their pets name - it is included, little Nell too.

So issue solved. God bless, keep up your kind and caring "posts."

To those who follow the "Vivi Psychic" happenings:

I have received kind supportive e-mails asking me to stay in the two-hours between my decisions. I also received an angry one from one of our bloggers accusing me of being "evil" for my position of not wanting to read about the illnesses of our loved ones or friends etc. and accusing me of not receiving supportive e-mails. People simply would not do that in the two hours. Really? Maybe this person thought that no-one reads my gleanings.

I can't really apologize for my position and I appreciate that some do not understand, but I have to limit my interactions at this time when I am opening myself up to intense "Psychic Energy."

Many have asked me to me find Sniffles and Biggie too. I tried Biggie, and did post what I gleaned, but the sadness overwhelmed me, and I asked the blogger who requested the Biggie and Sniffles read to contact their owners and request that they try to "tone" down their emotions, a hard request I understand.

I did my best. And when Vivi was sleeping on the graves, I felt and tuned in to the latent emotions of those that mourned for the loss of their loved one. Needless to say, it was overwhelming.

It is not because of selfishness that I cannot read these posts or comment, and I hope certainly it is not because of "evil" intent on my part. Doing Psychic energy work is not like on television, where the Medium or Ghost Whisperer tunes into the energy, feels the emotions, and then smiles and makes love to their spouses. Really, can anyone do that. Switch emotions on and off with a smile? I can't.

I don't believe in sending angry e-mails to fellow bloggers.

Enough said. I certainly will not post this e-mail taking out their name, of course. To those that e-mailed me asking me to keep posting, thank you for your kind support.

Tonight I will write the post about the benefits of releasing our pets when they pass over into the bliss of God (not just for us but for the well-being of the animals) and also write about the Wolf-dog that roamed the hills crying and post tomorrow, as I have a project to finish now.

God Bless.