Monday, October 15, 2012

Cemeteries, bunnies, trying to stay strong.

I got a lead that myrtle ran over the bridge from Greenpoint to Queens (down Greenpoint Ave) last Saturday early, early morning (thats when she was lost). That's all I have that's real right now. Biked around that area and there are lots of spots to hide. Called her name, kept expecting to see her. Nothing. I did see an entrance to the cemetery over there and went looking for her. Nothing but two frightened bunnies who hopped out of a hiding spot. A slight moment of panic followed by cuteness and then, of course, by disappointment.

My friend Annie snapped this pic, which I swear was not planned. I'm not looking for America, but my sweet little myrtle.

I think many people give up after a few days because this part is the toughest. It's like being at the airport waiting for a loved one to get off the plane and they never do and you're left there not knowing what to do next.

I think most of you know about my love for all dogs. I have always connected deeply with them. When I was little, during a bad point in my childhood, I had a guardian, she was a doberman named cushion. We would both curl up together and nap in her dog bed - it was a wicker basket. She followed me around and seemed to see me as a puppy. I felt so safe with her.

With Myrtle, I felt like her guardian.

myrtle aka chi-chi aka squirtz aka little tiny

Must keep moving, keeping positive, even in the face of some really rough obstacles. I'm heading over to pick up a Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue pup who needs a foster mom, I hope she doesn't mind an emotional, sometimes pathetic temporary mumma. Maybe this will help me to obsess a little less, I don't think it's helping me any more right now. This could take weeks, months... and I feel like it's already been at least 30 days since she ran away, even though it's only been just over one week. I won't be able to go at this pace emotionally or physically for much longer.

Please say another prayer for Myrtle, hang one more flier, post one more positive comment over on Facebook. I'll need your help to keep going.

17 comments:

  1. I am heartbroken over this and feel a strong connection, especially since my Norman is also an Animal Haven rescue (and former puppy mill stud). I live near Union Square in Manhattan, but aside from sharing your posts and tweets daily, is there anything else us city dweller can do?

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  2. Thank you for sharing. Hold tight to Norman!!

    Let's see, what can you do. . . email as many dog related companies as you can think of - or hell, anyone that could post a flier in their window?

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  3. Have you posted that latest tip on your Facebook page? Might be a good idea as Laura of Mobile Mutts said they were using your FB page to keep up to date. Maybe others are as well.

    That foster pup sounds like a good idea. xx

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  4. So far away, here in CA, & feel so terrible for you. My littlest guy is deaf and I lost him once for the longest 1/2 hour of my life. Someone, somewhere, will find her. All those ads. Keep up hope. Don't give up. Will post again to any NY followers I have.
    Huge blessings & prayers for you & Myrtle. xo

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  5. Fostering a pup is the best thing you can do right now! It'll give you comfort, you'll be helping an organization and a dog, and who knows - maybe this sidekick pup will help lure out Myrtle when you're hitting the streets.

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  6. I'm so, so sorry you are going through this, D. I know she's out there and I know you'll find her. I just know it. Don't give up!

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  7. Alright, I have a good feeling about this. Hit this neighborhood at night (like 1 AM) and bring the usual bait (dog biscuits, squeaky toy, whatever lures Myrtle best). Dwell in an area, sit on a stoop, play a game on your iPhone -- just stay there and squeak her toy. Maybe tonight is the night? I wish I could keep you company while you wait, but we're sending lots of love and lots of luck!

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  9. Saying my prayers for little tiny and sending my love to you....

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  10. My heart is heavy for you - I love and feel am the protector of my own little ol' man dog. I hope you find your girl real soon.

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  11. Myrtle weaves in and out of my thoughts so often, and you are right behind her. I know nightfall is most difficult, but then... the sun rises. I will continue to do what I can, tweet, fb, send out emails, post flyers, I will hit Ridgewood on Friday (if necessary).

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  12. We are thinking of you!!!! Love seeing the header I made up there!!! xoxoxo
    Lisa, Clay and Wilfredo

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  13. Sweet friend I am thinking of you & your pup-I was just stopping by to let you know I am posting all about Find Myrtle today on OMHG! I wish I was closer so I could help in real life but my virtual self will help you keep getting the word out. I know when there is a crisis you have to deal with it is easy to keep pushing at full tilt until you collapse, I've been there! I do that! But I hope in the craziness you can find a little time to tell your brain to shut up & have some comfort + rest to help you keep going through this. I want to wrap you up & Jewish nana you for awhile it is so much harder to do for ourselves! Sending love <3

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  14. You will find Myrtle <3 <3 <3 She will be reunited with you and both of you will stay forever together!!

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  15. I know the feeling I've lost a pet before twice actually and found her both times. Stay strong and keep lookin, get the word out and someone will find her. Don't forget the vet offices. Good luck

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  16. I'm praying, tweeting and facebooking and trying to think of ways I can help. I wish I could come over and help you look for her. Really feeling for you right now. Blessings Niki x

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