Search coordinator Bonnie Folz sends this update in the wake of news that yet-another pet detective, Harry Oakes, is alighting on the Vivi case:
<< Vivi Update - September 12, 2006
First off, there have been no new sightings of Vivi. The last sightings were from August 7.
Rosa continues to monitor a feeding station and is in the process of setting up a second. Unfortunately, one of the cameras was stolen from a feeding station last week and we are waiting to get back the others, which are out for repairs.
Large-size neon posters have been requested by Kathy Bayside and she will be out with some of the other volunteer foot soldiers posting them throughout the neighborhoods, as many of the fliers that have been put up have either been taken down or are weathered. Now would be a good time for another flier blitz, as schools are open and kids are out and about. I’m sure this will lead to some nonsense calls, but it will also make many more folks aware that Vivi is still missing.
Rick and Jil have been in contact with Harry and will continue to make arrangements with Terri [Corrigan], who’s been instrumental in obtaining Harry’s services, to have Harry help in the search when his schedule permits. ...
At this point we have nothing to lose and a happy ending -- to this long saga reuniting Vivi with her owners -- to gain if Harry is successful.
Keep the faith!
Bonnie>>
Comments (7)
Micah 7:7 NASB) "But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me."
Let us abandon into Your hands Vivi and all the lost animals. Let us rest this night in the sure knowledge that You, Father God, will send them home with their families. We lift our prayers for animals and animal lovers to you...
Vivi, You are God's loving, obedient creature. God calls you to your right place, and right volunteer, quickly and safely. Listen to His voice, come to the spot where you can go home to Jil. Good Shepherd call and bring this beautiful little dog to safety. She has been on the road long enough, and wants to follow You so she can return to Jil. (Amen)
Bowdee,Patterson,Biggie, Sniffles, Holly, African Grey, Faithful (the little girl's seizure dog), Buddy, Rags, Precious, Whippet Annie Little Aussie, Apple Riley, and Montefiore Mama, Daddy, and girl (the “tree puppies’” family)You are God's loving, obedient creatures. God calls you to your right place, and right volunteer, quickly and safely. Listen to His voice, Come to the spot where you can go home to your earthly family. Good Shepherd call and bring these beautiful animals to safety. They have been on the road long enough, and want to return home to their families. (Amen)
Duke,Doogie, and Otis,18 horses who perished, Your Creator is a God of Justice, and a vindicator for His creation. We put You in His Hands. Father,Let the courts hear our pleas on Duke's behalf. Strengthen us to speak for all who have no voice. Help us find Kristy (MI lab) a new home, she deserves people who love her as much as she loves them.
Millicent, BJ,Kathleen's Mom Mary Ann, Madison, Ruth; Gail's Mom, Jacque,JL,Lance, Pam, Chris, Abby, Kim,Rose,and Kathleen. You are children of God, a God who loves you and wishes to enter into every cell of your body and heal you--give Your infirmity to Him. Great Physician, You who made the blind see, the deaf hear, and the lame walk, heal our brothers and sisters so they can accomplish the tasks You have created them for. (Amen)
Foggy,Heather,Tucker,Isabella,Lexi, Bowen, Karen's dogs, Tinkerbell,Lady,Ellie,Darlene's Andi,Diane K-M's Boxer Dude, Dante, Trotter, Nicki, CJ, Felice, Little McGee, Max, Murphy,Mylie, the "new kittens", Barbaro, Gunner, Linus, Kiva, and Morgan You are God's loving, obedient creatures.
He created you, and He wishes to recreate you by entering into every cell of your body, and healing you--surrender to His healing touch.Great Physician, You who made the blind see, the deaf hear, and the lame walk, heal our brothers and sisters in creation, so they can continue to reflect Your unconditional love and beauty, and deepen our faith in you. (Amen)
Vivi’s Angels;you who have labored long and hard to bring this beautiful whippet home to her family- Know that the Father will honor, guide and protect you for being His hands and feet. O God. our Morning Star, send St. Francis, St. Anthony, and Your host of angels to help them accomplish Your will on Earth.(Amen)
Comfort all who mourn Father God. Greet all who make the pilgrimage to heaven tonight. Be with the families who are mourning them.Let Jett know how much he was loved, Comfort Millicent in his loss--Give him the honor of sleeping on Your feet Father God, until heaven becomes the home he never had.Hold in Your embracing arms and those of the angels and saints, 18 horses. Comfort Bev and their owners Give them to the animal lovers among You who will give these babies a real "forever" home. Give all of us the sure knowledge, Father, that we will see our loved ones, human and animal who have gone before. Let them know how much we love them and how hard we are trying to join them in Your time for us. Do not lose us Father God, keep us in Your care so that we may one day be among the flock that You call Your beloved.(Amen)
Let all of us sleep in confidence and peace, knowing YOU ARE IN CHARGE! AMEN
http://www.gratefulness.org
Sharon - Somehow I feel this may be a sign. The fact that your prayer was the first posting under the announcement about Harry Oakes just might be a very good sign from God.
Sure hope so! Vivi (and all the others who are outside, scared, cold and hungry) deserve to "go home/or have a good home adopt them, whatever their case may be, and be loved and safe forever until their time to enter the Rainbow Bridge. We owe them that fairy tale ending."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCyN-M1mWag&mode=related&search=
Amen, Kathleen. We owe that to all animals.
Wonderful are all God's works.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Now and for ever.
The animals of God's creation inhabit the skies, the earth, and the sea. They share in the ways of human beings. They have a part in our lives. Francis of Assisi recognized this when he called the animals, wild and tame, his brothers and sisters. Remembering Francis' love for these brothers and sisters of ours, we invoke God's blessing on all animals,and the people who love them and we thank God for letting us share the earth with all the creatures.
(Catholic Culture- A Blessing for the Animals)
Creator God, We lift to you all we have prayed for, for so long. In a special way tonight we ask that You care for Baby Ricky and place him with the family that has gone before. We also offer special prayers for the success of the Harry Oakes Vivi Search and Rescue (SAR).
Vivi, You are God's loving, obedient creature. God calls you to your right place, and right volunteer, quickly and safely. Listen to His voice, come to the spot where you can go home to Jil. Good Shepherd call and bring this beautiful little dog to safety. She has been on the road long enough, and wants to follow You so she can return to Jil. (Amen)
Bowdee,Patterson,Biggie, Sniffles, Holly, African Grey, Faithful (the little girl's seizure dog), Buddy, Rags, Precious, Whippet Annie Little Aussie, Apple Riley, and Montefiore Mama, Daddy, and girl (the “tree puppies’” family)You are God's loving, obedient creatures. God calls you to your right place, and right volunteer, quickly and safely. Listen to His voice, Come to the spot where you can go home to your earthly family. Good Shepherd call and bring these beautiful animals to safety. They have been on the road long enough, and want to return home to their families. (Amen)
Duke,Doogie, and Otis,the 18 horses who perished,the man making decisions about his Pit Bull, Your Creator is a God of Justice, and a vindicator for His creation. We put You in His Hands. Father,Let the courts hear our pleas on Duke's behalf. Strengthen us to speak for all who have no voice. Help us find Kristy (MI lab) a new home, she deserves people who love her as much as she loves them.
Millicent, BJ,Kathleen's Mom Mary Ann, Madison, Ruth; Gail's Mom, Jacque,JL,Lance, Pam, Chris, Abby, Kim,Rose,and Kathleen. You are children of God, a God who loves you and wishes to enter into every cell of your body and heal you--give Your infirmity to Him. Great Physician, You who made the blind see, the deaf hear, and the lame walk, heal our brothers and sisters so they can accomplish the tasks You have created them for. (Amen)
Foggy,Heather,Tucker,Isabella,Lexi, Bowen, Karen's dogs, Tinkerbell,Lady,Ellie,Darlene's Andi,Diane K-M's Boxer Dude, Dante, Trotter, Nicki, CJ,Little McGee, Max, Murphy,Mylie,Barbaro, Gunner, Linus, Kiva, and Morgan You are God's loving, obedient creatures.He created you, and He wishes to recreate
you by entering into every cell of your body, and healing you--surrender to His healing touch.Great Physician, You who made the blind see, the deaf hear, and the lame walk, heal our brothers and sisters in creation, so they can continue to reflect Your unconditional love and beauty, and deepen our faith in you. (Amen)
Vivi’s Angels;you who have labored long and hard to bring this beautiful whippet home to her family- Know that the Father will honor, guide and protect you for being His hands and feet. O God. our Morning Star, send St. Francis, St. Anthony, and Your host of angels to help them accomplish Your will on Earth.(Amen)
Comfort all who mourn Father God. Greet all who make the pilgrimage to heaven tonight. Be with the families who are mourning them.Stay close to the heartbroken of Baby Ricky.Let Jett know how much he was loved, Comfort Millicent in his loss--Give him the honor of sleeping on Your feet Father God, until heaven becomes his home.Hold in Your embracing arms (and those of the angels and saints), the 18 horses who perished at an arsonsist's hands. Comfort Bev and horses owners Give the puppies who died in the truck fire to the animal lovers among You who will give these babies a real "forever" home. Give all of us the sure knowledge, Father, that we will see our loved ones, human and animal who have gone before. Let them know how much we love them and how hard we are trying to join them in Your time for us. Do not lose us Father God, keep us in Your care so that we may one day be among the flock that You call Your beloved.(Amen)
Let all of us sleep in confidence and peace, knowing YOU ARE IN CHARGE! AMEN
http://www.gratefulness.org
Last night I accidentally printed a first draft prayer while I was trying to up date everything. This is the new and improved version which should reflect where we are right now. If You are using the prayer from this website to pray-- this should have the "bugs" worked out.
BY MISTAKE I LEFT OUT ROSA'S PHONE NUMBER THAT NEEDS TO BE PUT ON THE POSTERS. I AM SOOO SORRY IF ANYONE STARTED THEM ALREADY AND I APOLOGIZE.
ADD 917-647-4848 TO ALL POSTERS
SORRY AGAIN!!!
Account Name: Harry Oakes Fund
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