The latest report from search coordinator Bonnie Folz. As a bit of trivia, Harry Houdini is buried in nearby Machpelah Cemetery in Glendale, right off Cypress Hills Street.
<<Vivi Update July 4th
Last confirmed sighting was on Friday, at one of the cemeteries connected to Cypress Hills Cemetery. These cemeteries butt up against Forest Park and borders the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn.
We were fortunate to have Sam Connley, again this past weekend, come up from Maryland with her tracking dog, Brando, and using scent articles of Vivi that Honi has stored, Brando confirmed that Vivi had been there. Sam has made the trip a few times on her own and also accompanied Laura Totis and her search/tracking dogs back when Vivi first moved to the Flushing area a few months back. Thanks again for helping out, Sam.
The foot soldiers were out in force posting throughout the area to make the folks in these new neighborhoods aware that Vivi may be around. Rick was able to make contact with the folks in Forest Park, the Forest Park Golf Course and some of the cemeteries, before he left last week, and received permission to post at various locations within the park. I have to tell you, the people that work in the park and golf course there have been extremely nice, allowing us to post there and leave information for the golfers as well as putting up a poster in the clubhouse window.
It was quite hot in NY these past few days. I suspect Vivi may be staying cool under a shade tree or hidden in one of the many open garages in the area during the heat of the day.
Forest Park and the golf course do have a few ponds and feeding/water stations have been replenished daily in a few different spots we feel Vivi may be visiting. The cameras are being used as well but have not yet caught a photo of Vivi.
Sad to say, there are many stray dogs that live in the various cemeteries, but lucky for us, most caretakers of the cemeteries know what dogs have been hanging around and can spot a new dog immediately. Such was the case of this last sighting.
A caretaker for one of the cemeteries saw Vivi on Friday, thought what a beautiful dog this is and so skinny (as everyone thinks when they see just about any whippet or sighthound, for that matter). Come Saturday, this man was reading through his local neighborhood paper, The Queens Chronicle, and happened to see Liz Rhoades' last article, with a photo, about Vivi. He could not believe that this was the dog he’d seen just the day before and called the Vivi number immediately! Thanks again Liz for keeping Vivi in the news.
I’m currently awaiting proofs for the magnetic signs we’re having made up. Again we are fortunate to have caring folks, such as those at Sign-O-Rama in Middle Village, give us a break on the cost to help out. Thanks. Once we have them done, there are a few companies that have agreed to put the signs on their company vehicles/trucks giving us more visibility throughout the different neighborhoods that Vivi is still missing.
Not sure if I’ve mentioned this before, but there’s a great group working together behind the scenes and from afar, calling, faxing and emailing companies in neighborhoods surrounding the different sighting locations and contacting businesses to keep the word out about Vivi. I don’t know who all of them are so I can’t thank them individually, but we could never get the word out and keep Vivi’s info alive without their help. These are more of Vivi’s angels. Thank you all!
I have to say, I receive many emails from around the country, and some from other countries, thanking me and the rest of Team Vivi for all that we are doing. I appreciate all those who have sent them. It’s encouraging to know so many people care about Vivi and what it is that we are doing. So many volunteers are involved with this search, again, many I don’t even know, it’s impossible for me to forward them. Just please know, volunteers, we have the support, prayers, kind words and thanks from so many.
Denise, thank you for continuing to let us use your Newsday Animal House blog to post these updates and Jeff, thanks to you as well, for posting the updates on the American Whippet Club sight. It is through the both of you, and I’m sure a few others, that Vivi’s story continues to keep the world aware of what’s going on and that she is still missing.
Hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day, thank you to all of those who have served and continue to serve our country, in our armed forces.
Keep the faith!
Bonnie>>
Comments (24)
Thanks for the update, Bonnie. It helps alot to keep people going who are trying to support the searchers to know what is going on.
Here's an article in today's New York Daily News about Vivi. Article does have some inaccuracies but essence of Vivi's story is there.
http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/432626p-364445c.html
thanks for the post Bonnie!
I don't know if any of you are at home but on Fox cable news with Sheperd Smith, on now...he is doing a segment on Vivi.
Oh darn!!!!!!!!!! I didn't see that wonder if he will repeat it at 7 pm? guess I will watch and find out
In one NY paper today and heard from moms friend in NJ that it was on the news there! Yes keep her in front of everyone. Posted flyers in 5 Long Island train stations this weekend- you never know. A woman stopped me and asked cause she thought she saw her going over Atlantic Beach bridge- oh great that's all we'd need- she likes the beach! I described her and showed her pic close up and she said no it was another larger dog. Poor dog. Hope all lost doggies go home to their warm (or a/c'd) homes soon!
Like the coverage today!
Newsday has an article today about Vivi... thanks for keeping her story current and before the public!
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/am-vivi0706,0,6990509.story
Just caught the tail end of a segment on msnbc about vivi. Didn't see it all but saw the caption Viva La Vivi and two pictures.Also the fact that she's been sighted.I wonder who is responsible for the recent Press. Good work!!!
GLENDALE!!! I grew up there and let me tell you, this is the most exciting thing that's happened there in 50 years. Glendale is the cemetary capital of New York City. The term "Dying to get out" was coined in Glendale. On a more serious note, Vivi remains in my thoughts and prayers. Glendale is a safe place.
Thanksgiving for Surprises
For a friend's unexpected call,
for a letter unforeseen,
for the sunlight bursting through thick clouds,
for seeing an old friend "out of the blue",
for a sudden burst of playful energy from an animal companion,
for an invitation to dinner after a discouraging day,
for a request to "come along"at a lonely time;
for a new article and interest in Vivi,
for all the wonderful surprises of life
we give you thanks, O God of joy. Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson (highly paraphrased) Belief Net.com
God of Joy, We thank You for the press's revived interest in Vivi. We thank You for the safe return of so many volunteers after the holiday week(end).
We thank you for the beauty and unpredictability of Your Summer weather. We thank Your continued protection of our doggie trio;Vivi, Biggie, and Sniffles. We thank you that Kathleen saw the article on Dr.Schiff. (With Kathleen's persistance, the good doctor doesn't have a chance of saying "no" to help for Madison.) We thank you to for the persistance, and steadfastness of Vivi's NYC Angels. The greatest surprise we would like to see of course is the return of Vivi (Biggie, & Sniffles ) tonight. Let it happen, oh Loving Father of Surprises! Thank You for the laughter the Doggie Designer Style show brings us. 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,and Mylie. Help all the homeless and lost, and help us to show them Your love. Send special grace and blessings to all your animal rescue workers and especially Bobbi, and all the NYC volunteers (Vivi's Angels). Guide them and protect them as they serve as Your compassionate presence on Earth. Be with all who mourn tonight. Greet all,human and animal alike, who will make the journey to Paradise before dawn tomorrow. Reward all of our animal companions who have "gone ahead". Increase our faith as a result of this experience. Offer us Your peace as night falls. Let us turn over the night watch in confidence knowing :YOU ARE IN CHARGE. AMEN!
Candles? http://www.gratefulness.org
THANK YOU, GOD OF JOY FOR THE NEW VIVI SIGHTINGS!!
Psalm 50:15
Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you shall glorify me.
Oh Daddy God how we lift up our hearts to you this morning. You have been with us through all of our struggles. You have held us and comforted us. You have protected and strengthened us. How we thank you and Glorify your Holy Name. You are the Almighty and the ever present giver of life. We bask in your light, in your life and in your Glory as we walk into this new day you have provided for us. How thankful we are for the mighty move of your hand. Thank you Daddy God for the sightings of Vivi. We know that we are so close to the "meeting place." You are drawing your kind and precious army ever forward into the victory of your salvation. How we treaure your kindness and love Daddy God. We bring all of ourselves to your throne. We bring our little ones to you as you continue your miraculous healing in their lives. Thank you Daddy God for the miracles you are performing in little Murphy, Mylie, CJ, McGee, Dante,Max, and Felice. We also bring Kelly to you Daddy God. We ask you to heal this precious baby. We ask you to comfort Gail, and to provide all she needs financially to help little Kelly. We so love your creatiion Daddy God. They have brought us so much love, joy and comfort. Thank you Daddy God for your continuous miracles of healing Grace in Pam, Lance, Baby Girl, JL, and Madison. Thank you Daddy God that you have touched Dr. Schiff's heart. We know that he will care for Madison as you place your love in his heart toward this little girl. Thank you for raising Kathleen up in your care and for giving her such a tender heart towards your creation and children. Continue to bless your mighty army of rescuers Daddy God. How dear they are. Their strength, their joy and their endurance is such a beautiful expression of who you are in this earth. Lead and protect them Daddy God. Let your Glory flood our lives and this earth today as we walk ever forward into the victory that only you can give. Thank you for providing food, drink and shelter to Vivi, Biggie and Sniffles. Bless all your creatures and keep them in the fortress of your care. Shelter us from all evil and help us to Glorify you to all we will meet today. Use us to be a blessing Daddy God. Use us to show all we meet today your unending love...In Jesus's Name we pray...Amen
Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can read..Mark Twain
Please help Angels Gate - a animal hospice that does wonderful work here in Long Island -the town wants to shut them down:
Friend of Angel's Gate,
The Town Of Smithtown Town Board will vote Tuesday July 11th to amend the zoning code, in effect to force Angel's Gate from its home of 14 years.
Please come and be heard. The location is 99W Main St. Smithtown, NY. Or write and email the following people: Pat Vecchio - Town Supervisor at marlenew@tosgov.com
Council members Patricia Biancaniello; Thomas McCarthy; Edward Wehrheim; Joanne Gray, at http://www.smithtowninfo.com/email.cfm
Please stand with us in this fight for the neediest of animals.
thanks for the post bonnie!!!
congrats bonnie!
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