Team Vivi Update 2/01/07
The one-year anniversary of the day that Vivi was carelessly mishandled and lost at JFK Airport while entrusted to Delta Airlines to get her home, safely, to California, is only two weeks away.
Vivi is still missing.
There have been no confirmed sightings of Vivi since November. Since that time, we have received calls of people seen “walking” Vivi, unfortunately, the volunteers have not been successful in seeing these people walking Vivi while doing stake-outs of the areas. There are three areas, one in Astoria, Queens, one in East New York, Brooklyn and one in Long Island, not far from JFK Airport.
We are considering hiring professionals to try and confirm these as the volunteer’s schedules and daily lives prohibit us from checking these calls out effectively. Seems the Vivi Team is everywhere but never in the right place at the right time. I can only hope that if someone does have Vivi, that she is being cared for.
The media blitz surrounding Vivi’s unfortunate anniversary has already begun. As hard as it is, to relive what happened and all that the Vivi Team and people from all over the country have done to help with Vivi’s search, it is very important to keep the public informed that Vivi is still missing. Someone, somewhere, will see her and give us the call we have long awaited.
Besides learning about lost dog’s habits, what to do, and where to go for help, I’ve met some very incredible and caring people. The Vivi Team and Vivi’s Out-of Town Team, as well as other volunteers, brought together because of Vivi, have been instrumental in helping to rescue and re-home over 60 animals! A litter of puppies was rescued from a vacant lot in Queens by Team Vivi’s Barbara Jean and Nancy, just last week! All of these animals now have loving homes.
Many of Vivi’s volunteers, while out posting flyers and searching for Vivi, are helping to locate other missing dogs as well. Max, a white and brown pitbull went missing after a car accident in Kew Gardens, Queens in November. Bailey, a black and white Alaskan Malamute, was stolen from her home on January 18, and was seen wandering in Elmont, Long Island.
Whatever eyes were opened, because of Vivi, will never see things the same. We will always look at a loose dog, not so much as a stray, but possibly as someone’s lost pet.
A small group of us, formed from the Vivi search, had our first meeting about how to change the way airlines treat and handle animals while in their care. We do not want what happened to Vivi and the torment that Jil, Rick, Paul and Bo have been put through, to ever happen again. There is no reason for it. We never heard the outcome of Delta’s “internal investigation.” The report Delta did file is below:
Delta Air Lines
Live Animal Incident Report - REDACTED
Reporting Period: February 1 – February 28, 2006
Carrier
Delta Air Lines
Flight Number
Scheduled Flight # DL2027 JFK-LAX
Date and Time of Incident
February 15, 2006 – approximately 1100
Type of Incident
Escape
Description of Animal
Breed: Whippet
Name: ViVi
Age: 3 years
Description of the Incident
Passenger checked one dog to travel on Flight DL2027 from JFK to LAX. At acceptance, a visual inspection of the kennel did not reveal any defects. All locking pins appeared to be fully engaged. This kennel and two additional kennels were transported in a secured conveyance to the gate. When the driver disconnected the conveyance, the driver noticed that one dog was out of its kennel. Ramp agents attempted to secure the dog but were unsuccessful. Delta, with assistance from the Port Authority, provided additional resources for the search efforts.
Cause of the Incident
A manual inspection revealed that the kennel’s locking mechanism appeared defective, as it lacked adequate tension to keep the locking pins properly engaged.
Corrective Action Taken
System review of pet acceptance procedures, with an emphasis on kennel specifications. Additional procedures implemented requiring kennel doors to be secured with releasable cable ties where possible.
Delta did not return Vivi’s crate to her owners for two weeks after they lost Vivi.
We are in the research phase right now and are compiling information of airline procedures for checking in animals. We are putting together a list of questions to forward out to whoever flies or has flown an animal, and what their experience was, good and/or bad. In doing some research already, animals flying in cargo are considered baggage and it seems that many airlines subcontract baggage handlers. It doesn’t make a difference to me who handles the baggage but whoever is handling the animals checked in MUST have some sort of training on the care and handling of the animal. A trained supervisor, from the airlines, should be on hand to make sure the animal boards the plane safely and arrives safely. I will make the questionnaires available as soon as they are finished.
There are a few people on the Vivi Team that are still working on different tactics and angles. There are people on the Vivi Team that feel she’ll never be found. Everyone will have to decide for themselves when to stop their active search. Other than following up on incoming calls to Vivi’s 800 number and keeping in contact with the rest of Team Vivi, there’s not much more, I feel, can be done. In my heart, I’ll never give up hope. I’ll always be looking for Vivi as I drive. I’ll continue to check the local shelter and will continue to tell people as I see them that Vivi is still missing. And I pray, someday, Vivi is found.
Jil, Rick, Paul and Bo have told me time and again, they could never thank all of the volunteers enough for the time, effort and donations put forth for Vivi’s search. I know we are all very appreciated for doing all that we have.
I’ll be attending and exhibiting at the Westminster Kennel Club show again this year, as I have since 1998. I know this year, and every year thereafter, will never be the same for me, all because of a beautiful lost Whippet, CH Bohem’s C’est La Vie.
As always, and forever, keeping the faith.
Bonnie
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Just adding to that, I have been keeping account of the dogs and cats rescued directly because of Vivi and right now I count at least 59 in New York plus Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan and Georgia. Anyone remember any pugs rescued because of our search for Biggie? Other states I am missing?
If anyone has anything to add to this list I might have missed let me know. Thanks.
Bonnie,
Thanks for the wonderful job that you have done, and are doing for Team Vivi. I admire both you and Denise for having seen the opportunity for others to work and interact with this story. We didn't just read the story and become depressed, we became a part of the story. Vivi's legacy may be increase airline protection, and a change of heart in rescuing, and adopting animals who need love. Thoughts (and of course prayers)! Still hoping for her return -
Sharon
Bonnie,
Thanks for the wonderful job that you have done, and are doing for Team Vivi. I admire both you and Denise for having seen the opportunity for others to work and interact with this story. We didn't just read the story and become depressed, we became a part of the story. Vivi's legacy may be increase airline protection, and a change of heart in rescuing, and adopting animals who need love. Thoughts (and of course prayers)! Still hoping for her return -
Sharon
There were 3 dogs in Michigan "living on borrowed"time who were adopted as a result of Vivi networking. Michigan(Barbara P, and Mila)is still trying to bring Saffie home!As fellow Michigander Rosa says "Viva, La Vivi!"
I had 56 until you mentioned them so they are in the 59 count. That said it is great to hear the stories that go with the numbers.
crap...... crying again. this sucks!!!
All I have to say, If not for getting involved. I would never have gotten the honeymooners.. They are a joy, even if sometimes they are monsters.. They have the greatest personalities, for cats.. They love to Play & Romp around the house.. Mike & I are now just the care takers.. They have made the house there own.. I do pray every day, that Vivi is found..
I know she is out there somewhere..
Also, Of the women that I have meet while searching for the Vixen.. You guys are the greatest.. All these other animals would not have been found & would have met a different faith..
ha ha ha Linda - thru my tears for Barbaro I had to laugh - met a different faith? Would that be Catholic or Baptist or?????? I know it is a typo but it still brought a smile to this very weepy girl.
Kathy in Colo.. I do not mean faith as in religion.. I mean.
The circumstances would have been very different for alot of the animals, if they had not been found...
I know - I think you meant fate didn't you?
a slip of the fingers. Sorry!
Anyway Linda - it brought a welcome grin to me
Since USAIR has recended it's bid for Delta, Delta will continue flying animals. Although I read that they are thinking of putting a stop to it. With all the show people wanting to fly their animals to the shows I don't see it ever coming to a complete halt with all the airlines.
I believe Vivi is out there and we will find her. With the publicity coming because of Westminster, more eyes and ears will be aware that she is still missing. We can't forget the stories of pets being lost for 1 year, 3 years and even 7 years who are found. These stories are what makes me believe in miracles, human and animal. I'm in this for the duration; I hope it won't be 7 years.
Hi, Susan!!! how are you these days?
Thanks for your comments Susan. I agree 100 percent.
Hey, Darlene,
I'm fine. How is your new pup doing? Any pictures? I'm doing mailings these days for Vivi. I hope there will be big pictures of her at Westminster that can also be seen by the TV audience. I want to say again you guys are fantastic and have helped so many furry friends and found them homes. I'm so glad I met you.
Pam MN, I know others feel the same way. I hope the camera will catch Vivi's pretty face so a location can be focused on.
I agree with Susan and Pam. I still have faith she is out there.
Keeping the faith for VIVI in Texas and will be until she is found.
I'm fine, my friend and Luna is a total joy!!! i was sending pics to whomever wanted them last night, got almost 30 OF THEM DOWNLOADED and the space was way too high - 2MB of pic. and most of you guys didn't get them as the mail was returned. i will try to take it easy tonight and send only a few of them. was in the mood to brag last night :)
i am very glad i met you too!!!!! look out for Luna!!!!!! there will be alot of coverage for our gilr in the city at Westminster. she will treated like a queen, i'm sure.
Hi Bloggers, Hey this blog brought all of us
animal lovers together, and we have been through
so much. I have made some wonderful friends throughout the last year. I am still hoping and praying for Vivi, I worry about her if she is still
out in the cold, I just wish if someone had her they
would at least let the volunteers know.
Darlene - what is the latest on Duke?
Denise is still working on getting that damn court date. can you believe it??? nothing yet!!! Roby and I have been asking her what to do and she is out of ideas at this point. this dog cannot continue to sit until old age. i will send her another email to find out what in the world is going on with that. so frustrating, isn't it????
Sue G - i wish someone had her too :(
Just emailed Denise asking for an update asap. i told her i was now a fellow Pitbull owner and understand her love for them. i hope this judge gets it in gear and dismisses this thing or at least gives her the option to adopt him out to a friend or family member..... we will see.
I want to add my thanks also Bonnie for all you and Team Vivi have done. My feeling is that Vivi is with someone and let me tell you why: In the past few months Ticket, Gibby, The Whippet lost at the windy dog show and at least 2 others from K9 Amber Alert have been found. The most recent one was Bogey, found yesterday by a policeman who followed him on the road while slowing down traffic until he caught him. Although there were flyers put up for these Whippets, none of them had the amount of flyers or media blitz that Vivi had, and yet they were spotted and caught.Maybe I just want to believe that she is safely with someone out of the freezing cold and that someday that phone call will come in that we've all been praying for.
BE PREPARED TO PULL OUT THE HANKIES, GIRLS, BUT FOR A WONDERFUL REASON. AFTER YESTERDAY'S CYNICSM THE LAST PARAGRAPH IN THIS LETTER I RECEIVED, REALLY GOT TO ME...(SPIT MCGEE IS THE KITTY SUFFERING FROM CARDIOMYOTROPHY.)
Thank you all so much for the candles - I am completely overwhelmed at the faithfulness of this wonderful community holding my Spit McGee in prayer.
I wonder if Vivi's Mom knows what an incrediable ministry of love and support that will ALWAYS be Vivi's legacy....God has used this wonderful
dog in a mighty way.....HE WILL SEE HER SAFELY HOME.
God Bless you abundantly dear friends. And Thank you for keeping Spit McGee in your prayers.
Jeanine
PEOPLE, IN THE LAST YEAR WE HAVE SUPPORTED ONE ANOTHER IN MANY GOOD AND BAD TIMES--NEW BABIES, NEW PUPPIES, SIGHTINGS, FOUND ANIMALS, THE ILLNESS OF OUR LOVED ONES, AND UNFORTUNATELY THEIR DEMISE. WE HAVE SEARCHED,FAXED,DONATED,LISTENED, CHEERED, CRIED, AND ... PRAYED. THAT LOVE TOO IS PART OF VIVI'S LEGACY, ALTHOUGH IT MIGHT BE HARDER TO COUNT IN NUMBERS.
Ok - apparently we have another case of abuse - this time with an Ibizan Hound that needs our letters: here is the details - please write OR fax your letters. THANK YOU
The two boys face up to 90 years in prison, but could receive much less if the judge does not sentence them consecutively. Sentencing is scheduled for February 9th.
URGENT: Your letters to the judge in support of the maximum sentence for these animal torturers are desperately needed! Letters should be sent as soon as possible.
Mail to:
Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore
T4905 Justice Center Tower
185 Central Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
Fax to:
(404) 893-6608
(404) 730-0162
Want to do more? Here are three additional ways you can make a difference:
1. Attend the sentencing
Make plans to attend the sentencing on February 9th, and encourage other animal lovers to do the same. The defendants will probably attempt to put on evidence about "mitigating circumstances" and we need a large turnout in support of the maximum punishment.
Where to go:
Fulton County Justice Tower
Room 4-E, Judge Thelma Wyatt Moore
136 Pryor Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-730-4981
Parking is on Pryor Street SW and is approx $12.00 for the entire day.
2. Email the media
Write to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and other local media outlets and tell them why you support the maximum punishment.
AJC Letters to the Editor Form
AJC Managing News Editor Hank Klibanoff
AJC Reporter David Bennett
WXIA-TV Reporter Paul Crawley
3. Lobby for stronger animal torture penalties in Georgia
Tell Georgia officials that 5 years in prison for torturing an animal isn't long enough. Click here for all the information you'll need.
Note to the above post - not sure if it was an Ibizan or not so just mention puppy in your letters. Thanks
I'm behind, but I DID rescue a beautiful blue heeler from certain demise because of what I have learned on this website. So count my baby in as #60.
God Bless Denise Flamm for putting up with us and God Bless the VIVI TEAM!
Barbara V
Man, first Denise's last name, now my name. That's what tears do for typing!
Just going thru my notes - what has happened to Tammy Grimes and Doogie - does anyone know?
Kathy-Co,
Could you send me a little more info on the Ibizan abuse case? I don't need all the details, but I want to be able to write and know what kind of abuse I'm takling about..How old are the "boys".....
This makes me sick! It's bad enough that adult men abuse dogs, but kids? How sick and sad! Lemmme at em!
Here is something that just came to me at work - cool idea - if you know of anybody that ties their dogs, please send their address to this group.
Here is an interesting idea I read about on a site I like. The site is
www.dogsdeservebetter.com. Essentially, it's this: if you know of a dog
that is chained or tied up much/all of the time, you can send the owner's
address to info@dogsdeservebetter.org; they will in turn send a homemade
Valentine's card, made by children (I'll get to that part in a minute) to
that home asking that they not chain their dog (which is the essence of this
group, Dogs Deserve Better). They need the addresses by Feb. 7 in order to
get the Valentines out. The Valentines are not nasty, but rather sweet,
with photos of puppies, etc. stating how chaining hurts and they would
rather be inside with their families, etc.
Additionally, they are looking for homemade Valentines from children to
send--I think they need those pretty soon--check the website for more info.
I thought it was an interesting idea--I think many people know/see a dog
chained in a yard from time to time and don't know what to do about it, but
this is a nice, anonymous, non-spiteful way to ask for better treatment for
the dogs.
Ruby - sent you an email
Ruby - email me your email address - ruby@yahoo.com comes back to me.
Actually, B-J rescued the puppies the next day when the CACC guy lifted the roof off their den. . I saw them the evening before when we were out there and all I did was shriek "Puppies ! Puppies !" Big help. LOL. The little weasels backed away from us into their den and then started growling at us from the darkness.
Does the 59 include the 11 or 12 mini dachshunds who were scheduled for euthanasia, some of them very soon after we first heard of them ? Besides saving their precious lives, their adopters' lives are enriched by having them !
Yes it includes the dachshunds, Thanks
I have it in two lists, NY and out of town. They were in CT weren't they?
NJ i think Karen....
God - it has been so long since i pounded the keys on the blog at night. it feels so familiar - like it has been a day and not a year. I feel so bad - tonight i let my babies out and stood on the deck staring across Jamaica Bay lookings at the light of JFK - planes coming in, the tower lit and whispering to myself, "Damn you all for doing this to her, to us." i can't believe i have been with you all for so long. i would be lost without you :)
oh, Karen especially - on a bit of a brighter note - Wendy, Tyson's Mom, just picked a stray cat off of the streets. after she wanted to kill me, she admitted it was because we brought her along on the cemetery rescue and she adopted Tyson. she said she understood now what we all are about. the cat is sickly and she had to take him to her vet. he has blood in his lungs and has trouble breathing, along with a very bad case of worms. he is still kicking though and as of this afrternoon, was doing a bit better. so, there's another one rescued and another one addicted to saving the animals!!
hey karen, can you print the list of the 60 animals
rescued, it would be nice to see. My MIL loves
her little rescued Doxie so much, and I thank the
blog for her happiness every day
Darlene, I hope Delta is mentioned often during Westminster. Let them drown in a guilty conscience. No one should have this happen to them. And Vivi's image at the show is etched in my mind forever.
Kathy, I'll send letters also. Can you give a few general facts about the case and what should be included in the letters?
I hope they mention something as well, Susan. doubt it though.. actually, they should do an entire smear campaign against those maggots.
VIVI rescues:
NY:
1 Duke theEnglish Bulldog
2 *Pablo the Chi
3-6 The Honeymooners- the 4 kittens
7-11 Debbie’s 4 Dumpster kittens and mom
12 – 20 Montefiore cemetery pups
21-29 puppies in Jamaica (I think it was 8 right?)
30 Nancy’s old blind poodle, Homer
31 Darlene’s Romeo and Luna too
32 the dalmation BJ and Rosa found
33 Princess the Whippet
34 Murphy - that the one Rosa took from the woman in Jamaica's back yard.
35-6 **2 shepherds, at least, in the related Sniffles search, (lost the same day as Vivi)
37 one today BJ/Debbie found running loose, leashed and knocked on doors
11 dachsunds CT
Ticket GA
Shih-tzu from the woman in the nursing home MA (I think)
3 adult pitbulls
4 pitbull pups
Tasha the Siberian Husky, Kristy the chocolate lab, and Bobby a St. Clair Animal Shelter lab in Michigan
blue heeler in TX
Pugs? Related to the Biggie search
That’s at least 25 on this count and I am sure it is partial.
total 62 inc.Luna
I have another page of notes describing some of them and others in more detail.
QUITE THE LIST, GIRLS!!!!! CONGRATS!!!! GREAT JOB, KAREN!!!!!
Thanks , the doxies came from NJ not from Ct
but what exciting and happy news. Lets keep it
rolling for 2007
wait a minute - there's Rosa and Tina!!! i know for sure they just adopted out 3 kittens to a woman in Breezy Point and 1 kitten to a woman in Jamaica. there are 4 more.... i will get the tally on their loot of babies they have saved. :) and that is since Vivi - actually those are within the last month or less.
Sue G - i can grab 'em but my days of keeping them are basically at a stand still. (for now...hee!!!)
well, Luna is dragging me to bed now. she and I are tired!!!! goodnight everyone!!!!!
Hi Gang-
I haven't been on the blog much lately, especially since I can't go on during the day. I do check it almost every night, though. I had to come on here after Denise's latest post. I'm sitting here crying like a baby. I never knew a more wonderful group of people before in my life and I thank God I met you all. My life has changed for the better because of the love and support of my friends on the blog, and I know that I will always be helping animals in some way or another for the rest of my life.
The one year anniversary of Vivi getting lost is a sobering one, and I pray to God she decides to let one of us find hersoon!!! Because of you, Vivi, we have helped so many.
Karen - please don't forget Kiva, the whippet lost in California that Marty was so instrumental in helping out.
EVERYONE, please light a candle for Vivi. Snow, ice and bad weather coming here tonight. Let's ask for our little whippet to come through this bad weather.
Thanks.....
Before I go light candles, I was just reading articles from the New Bolton Center at Penn. They have pictures of Barbaro with various people and whatever you may think of horse racing, the jockeys become attached to their horses. There are pictures of Edgar Prado when he visited Barbaro and you can see the love and tenderness he had for this beautiful horse. There is also a picture of Prado crying after Barbaro is injured. This horse was so loved by his people. They have been class acts.
Hoping Vivi and our other lost animals are safe and warm tonight.
I will be starting my candle vigil at 9:00 p.m. (est), Irene. Praying for you little girl that God keeps you safe and warm.
Also, I'm feeling the warm "positive" thoughts on the blog tonight. PLEASE vivi feel it also.
Irene: Going to lite more candles for our Girl!
Laura: I Will join You in that @ 9:00 Vigil.
VIVA LA VIVI!!!
Vivi has 1200 just a minute ago....Hopey needs some too....CT is getting snow and bad weather. Poor little girl needs to come home too. It just never ends....guess we can't solve all the problems, just nibble at the edges really.
Thanks I've updated the list -
HELLO AND GOOD EVENING EVERYONE-- Yesterday (January 31st) was my 43rd birthday and I enjoyed my day.
And I am still praying for Vivi's safe and her health because the cold, brutal weather is coming very soon!
God bless you all and have a good night.
Keep faith Team V and the footsoldier gals.
You all did a wonderful jobs!
Keep up the good works.
Add Snoopy, a mini-pin. I read a post from Brooklyn Shelter mailing list from a couple who found him wandering on the street with a harness and leash "a cut and bleeding paw, freezing and terrified" and they took him in. They asked for help finding the owner, I emailed them with all the stuff I have learned from the Vivi saga, and three days later they found the owner.
Nancy, Another Great story with a happy ending.
The Vivi rescues just go on and on and on, NOW if it could just be Vivi's turn next.
We love you little whippet girl, please be safe and warm. VIVA LA VIVI!!
She is a beautiful dog and fast as could be , she has a real fancy name but we just call her Vivi. She runs like the wind and doesn't look back, the markings are wild going up and down her back. She came to town to be part of the show and before we knew it down the Cargo she goes, scared, and afraid because of some air heads who didn't know how to do their job, im came TEAM VIVI just like the mob... powerful people in spirit and soul without them I don't know where any of us would go.
Thank you Denise for letting us post here and read your stories ! Thank you to all of TEAM VIVI !!! many of us have really kept our faith for sooo long and we are doing it together... :) Keeping the faith...
Nancy, Do you still have Marty (DePorres) the "rescue mouse"? That story would bring a few smiles. Even if the little fellow has lived out his life span, the picture of you arguing with that cat over the little guy never fails to make me chuckle. You're something else lady. I think Marty should make the list of rescued animals!
A Candle Prayer- (This has been attributed to many people at many different places--but it sure fits us.I've paraphrased a bit.)
Father, This candle I have lit--may it be a light from You to lighten our way through difficulties and decisions. May it be a fire for You to burn away any selfishness and pride that suggests we can do anything apart from you. May it be a flame from you to kindle warmth in my heart and the desire to share your love with others. Let it be a beacon to light the way home for all who are lost and need your help and our caring. (MENTION YOUR INTENDED PEOPLE AND ANIMALS). Lord, sometimes I get busy and don't take much time to be alone with You. This candle is a little bit of myself that I offer to You. Help me to continue my prayer in all the work I do in Your name today. Amen.
Father- This prayer says it all for me today. Thank You for the love You show for us each day in ordinary every day things like candles! Bring Vivi and the lost ones to their families (and keep them out of the awful weather.) Heal Madison, and all our human brothers and sisters who need Your touch.
Heal Spit and all the animal brothers and sister who need Your touch. Comfort all who mourn especially Barbaro's family, and all who were involved in his care. Show kindness to all who've become hardened by the world, and no longer choose to believe. Melt their hearts and draw them to the flame of Your love. We lift our prayers in confidence to You, and in Jesus' name....
Father,continue Your watch over Vivi,Max,Hopey,Axel,Bowdee,Ticket,Saffie,Zoey,Vern, PA bullie girl, the show babies, Butttons,Biggie,Sniffles,Holly, African Grey, Faithful (the little girl's seizure dog),Shimi, Yorkie, Black Afghan, Buddy, Rags, Precious, Whippet Annie, so that not even "one paw slips". Show them to the volunteer of Your choice so that they may return to their earthly families. Surprise us by sending Vivi home to a volunteer (Kathy from Bayside,Rosa,Tina,Gail T,Bonnie,Diane T.,Diane K-M,Darlene,Debbie,Monica,Lois T.,Nancy M,Barbara Jean,Linda S. and her husband Mike, or Renee? Margot or Irene?)
Many of us also have animals which need Your healing touch. Great Physician we lift to you for your healing Homer, Mercy,Spit, Dante, Terrie's dog Cubby, G's kitty,Debbie's Fluffy, Ruby's Mr. Peabody, Briar and Sabrina Skittles, Barney, Tara, Joey,Meeko,Skeeter,Andi,Sparky,Scout,Dodge, Auggie,Billy,Ezme,Clarus,Star,Doogie, CJ,Felice, Max, Little McGee, Murphy, Mylie, Barbaro, Gunner, Linus, Kiva, Ellie,(restore all that had to be taken), Morgan, Little Andi, Nicki, Dude, Tucker, Brandy, Lexie, Isabella, Twin Kittens, Bowen, and Heather.Enfold all of us in Your healing embrace.
We thank you for healing Maureen, and Zipper!! Thank Your for the improvement in Gail's Dude.Thank You for Isabella's improving health!Thank You for McGee's weight gain.
We are frail Father and many of us need Your healing so that we can serve the purpose for which You have created us.
We lift up the following people in need of Your healing:Madison,"J"., Kathleen,Joe V.,Terrie,Amanda, Rosa C. Kathleen's Mom Mary, Renee, Pam,Millicent, Jacque, JL, Lance, Chris,and Abby.
God of Power, stand behind Tammie and Doogie, Duke and Denise, and Otis' followers,and now Boston, as they have stood behind these animals, until justice is done.Thank you for Ruby, and all the bloggers who bring these animals to our attention.Thank you so much for helping us find a good home for Homer (with Nancy) Kristy,Tashia,and Pablo,all 11 doxies and the Halloween bunch !Thank You, Ginger the Persian found a home!!!Thanks for Duke's and Bobbie's new homes. Take gentle care with Anne who has Alzheimers, and was the doxie's former mom.
Welcome all those who make the journey to Paradise, tonight, and comfort their families.Let their animal companions greet them at the gates of heaven.Comfort the families of Smitty, and Barbaro. Let Barbaro and Pia run with the wind that is You. Let Smitty sleep at Your feet until Heaven is home. Let Cody sleep at your feet until heaven becomes home.
Give blessings to all who have done Your work. Reward our faithful animal companions who have gone ahead. Let all who are homeless know Your love, and ours, too.
Send your angels and saints to work with Vivi's angels. These NYC volunteers, and their leaders;Tina,Rosa,and Bonnie, serve as Your compassionate presence on earth. Don't let them become discouraged. Let them know that prayer wise "we've got their back"!
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? http://www.gratefulness.org
Posted by Michael and Betty: Blessed be the name of the Lord: the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. HOLY IS HE!!!
Ephesians 6:9
And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Good morning Daddy God. How precious you are to us. What Mighty and Glorious deeds have been wrought by your hands. Thank you Daddy for all the lives saved, comforted, nutured and lifted up from distress and despair. You are our Rock Jesus and the light in the darkness. We come to you Daddy God in faith and strength as we wait for the safe rescue of little Vivi. Flood her with your blessings, for she has caused so many to be saved. There are many people who have made a difference in this earth, but you have shown us what a difference your creatures make in our lives and in the world also. You use all of us equally and we thank you for that. Bless Vivi with the love and warmth of home that she so richly deserves. Her struggle will never be in vain. We continue to stand in faith at your throne. We will not be moved. We ask you to calm and warm the weather for Vivi and the other lost and homeless ones. We ask you to bless us with a sighting and the deliverance of this precious little girl. Time has no effect in this search, for it will go on as long as needed till she is home. Cover her with the warm shelter of your wings. Fill her belly with good food and fresh water. Continue to lead her ever closer to your Mighty Army. Lead them Daddy. You are their Captain and they follow you faithfully. Strengthen each and every one of us, that we may fulfill your work in this earth. Fill us with your laughter and rejoicing with Vivi's safe return. How we praise you in advance and in faith!!!
Bring justice for all your creatures who are abused. Do not allow these judges to look the other way. Touch their hearts and give them compassion towards your creation. Melt all hardness into tears at the wrongs that have been committed toward these innocent babies. We need you Daddy, for without you, we could not bear it. You are our strength and our song, our Father and the lover of our souls. You have given a love that truly will never die and will never end. We bow our heads in absolute gratitude. Protect your Mighty Army as they tread where others fear to go and bless them with your presence and total guidance. We lift all of our loved ones up to you in faith and expectation for great things to come. In Jesus's Name!!!
We believe!!!
Luke 15:4
What man of you having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness; and go after that which is lost until he find it?
Daddy God, continue to speak to and lead all we have brought to your throne to the safety and love of home with their families. Help us to find them Daddy God. Vivi, Biggie, Sniffles, Rags, Faithful, Little Aussie, Mommy, Daddy and Baby Girl pup, Apple Riley, Holly, (bring her out of the desert to safety) , Precious Hosanna, Buddy, Annie, African Grey, Patterson, pointer, Jack Russel, Grey Tabby, Bowdee, Yorkie, Shimi, the cemetary strays Buttons , Ticket, Black Afghan Hound, Lola, Vern, Zoey, Saffie, Axel, Brewster, Hopey, Max, Buttons and the pitbulls. Bring them home to their families filled with love, joy and warmth.
Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we are healed.
Holy Jesus, continue to touch our little ones with your precious healing power, CJ, Dante, Felice, Max, Little McGee, Murphy, Mylie, Barbaro, Gunner, Linus, Kiva, Ellie,(restore all that had to be taken), Morgan, Little Andi, Nicki, Dude, Brandy, Tucker, Lexie, Isabella,Twin Kittens, Bowen, Heather, Doogie, Clarus, Prince, Star, Skeeter, Scout, Tigger , Ezmeralda, New Foundland, Tank , Billy, Lilly, Auggie, Sparky, Meeko, Barney. Joey, Skittles, Zoey, Diva, Merlin, Magic, Sabrina, Briar, Fluffy, Cubby, injured bird, Trevor, little Rachael who has stomach upsets like little McGee used to have before you touched him, Piper, Winnie, Mercy ,Rocket and Spit McGee. Continue your miraculous healing grace in our brothers and sisters, Madison, Gina, Baby Girl, JL, Lance, Pam, Chris, Pat, Jacque, Darlene, Kim, BJ, Rose, Mary Ann, Kathleen, Abby, Renee, Renee's uncle and cousin, Lois, Millicent , Gail T. Button's owner, Joyce, Gail's mom, Julie, Sabina, Kathy, Amanda, Ann, Cheryl, Pam, Chrissy Sharon's dear friend, Jill, little Rachael and Irene. Continue to protect beloved Israel and America as they battle terrorism to keep us free. Shelter them and give them victory. Protect the innocent and lead them to safety and provision. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Bring justice for Otis, Otto, and Boxer Puppy. Bring Freedom and deliverance for Duke. Bring your sweet deliverance to Tammy and Doogie. Give them righteous Judges who will honor your creatures Daddy God and bring Duke home to his mommy where he is meant to be. Help us to raise all the funds that are needed, for you are our provider. Help those who are looking for employment to find the place you want their light to shine. Increase and bless them Daddy. Fill our lives with your glory as we work and watch for your Son Jesus, our Savior. Flood this earth with your glory and power for all to see. Bring Vivi home Daddy God. Let this be the day Daddy God....Let this be the day INDEED...In Jesus's Name we pray....Amen
Faith in God's word destroys the darkness with His light and causes the storms in our lives to become miracles...Betty
Having been here since Day One (working from afar), it's almost impossible to believe that we are coming up on one year of loving, searching, and praying for Vivi. I have been quiet on the blog lately, but am still here and doing what I can. As this anniversary approaches, there is sadness and then the good things.... frustration and worry that Vivi has not been found, anger at Delta Airlines for their incompetence and lack of care, much more than one can say. Then, on the positive side the friendships found and established on this blog through trial and tribulation, and most of all the incredible continuing commitment and heartfelt work of the foot soldiers on the ground in NYC to find this elusive little girl. And, on the positive side, all of those who have been found and saved because of the search for Vivi. Yes, it's been quite a year.... and it is not over ... so much good has been done and will continue to be done because of Vivi's plight. I so pray for her and keep her in my heart constantly. Keeping the Faith, Marnie in CA
The other one I debated about was the injured bird in Manhattan reported as urgent on Craigs List by Tara, then I relayed that message to BJ, BJ to a bird rescue group and they rushed to an apartment building. However, they found that it had been picked up by animal control so I didn't count it. Then again BJ followed up on it to make sure it was being cared for- so maybe I can get the rest of that story. It was a pigeon. BJ and Nancy together have quite a list by themselves- BJ carried home an injured Monarch Butterfly and cared