Trap fixed and fuller report of Gigi's activities last night

The humane trap is now fixed and being checked on a regular schedule. Gigi was in sight from 11PM last night to around 3 AM this morning, laying down (but there's not sleeping) and occasionally running around, no doubt to keep warm. She continues to approach the trap (which looks like a kennel), but did not go in. Maybe soon?
Gigi was also seen in a different area (but still away from roads) at 6AM today, and was also doing fine. So she did OK on a cold and VERY windy night.

At 3: 30 this morning, Gigi seen at trap

But the trap blew over in the wind! Will go set straight soon.

Gigi seen in same area at 5:30 PM

Gigi was seen twice around this time. The first folks thought she might have a slight limp, but a little bit later the sighter saw no evidence of this. This is second time this difference has been reported. In both instances, walking on snow/ice vs. grass may explain the difference. Or it could be a slight limp that she walks off. Given the fact that she probably crossed Nebraska Avenue at rush hour yesterday, we are not too worried about this. We know she has fed.

Gigi being observed right now at 6:45 AM

She is checking out the trap, and laying down and occasionally walking near some trees against a fence.

Better news--Gigi seen at 9 &11 P last night in safer location

Gigi was seen at 9 and eleven PM last night where she was photographed yesterday morning. This is in an area that is safe from traffic!

Disturbing new sighting--can anyone confirm?

At 4:30 PM this afternoon, Jim received a call that reported seeing a dog that looked like Gigi behind the McDonald's on Wisconsin at Van Ness, walking down Van Ness towards Nebraska. The call was from a young girl. Jim immediately drove there and canvassed the area and could get no confirmation. Both Van Ness and Nebraska were choked with traffic, and this would be the first daytime sighting of Gigi. All others have been clustered from 10PM-1Am and from 5AM-8AM--none in the afternoon. I pray and hope this was a mistaken ID because the traffic is so bad in this area. On the other hand, it is not that far down the street where she has been reliably reported--just across a very Nebraska which she hasn't crossed before.

IF ANYONE WAS ON VAN NESS BETWEEN WISCONSIN AND NEBRASKA AROUND 4:30 THIS AFTERNOON--OR HAS FRIENDS OR KNOWS AU STUDENTS WHO MIGHT HAVE BEEN IN THE AREA, PLEASE REPORT ANY SIGHTINGS!

Gigi photographed 7AM February 24

It is a blurry photo, but that's our girl. She's reported moving fine. You are probably wondering why we can't get her? Remember, she's smart and fast, and in survival mode. She avoids all humans. The great news is she's staying put in a relatively small area that is free of cars. We are advised by all the experts to be patient. It's driving us to distraction, but we are taking their advice. They have been through this many times. Jim tried sitting on the ground near here 15 minutes after this photo was taken. with my back to where she was this morning, I spoke happily to Gigi and sang badly (I can't carry a tune to save my life). It didn't work (I don't think the off-key warbling was the reason why), but I took some comfort in the fact that Gigi was there and heard every word. I left her some nice fried chicken--her favorite! She needs some nourishment with the snow storm predicted for tonight (luckily, not a deep one--fingers crossed).

Gigi just seen at 7AM Tuesday

We just received a call. Gigi was reported looking healthy and active. It's now been almost a week. We have feeding station and humane trap in the area. The good news is she seems to have stopped her wide wanderings and is staying in a relatively safe area. Now, we need her hunger to overcome her fear of being caught. Whatever your inclination--prayer, intentions, positive thinking, please send good thoughts her way.

Gigi seen this morning

She was doing OK at 6:30 AM this morning. She was seen on private property. The owner is cooperating with our efforts, but asked us not to disclose the location. I'm sure everyone who cares will respect that. It is a safe place, and we have established a feeding station, which will encourage her to stay, and give the humane trap a chance to work. We don't want anyone near her, because it could cause her to run and hit the streets again, which would be a grave danger. Since it is an open area, no one will be able to catch her. It is a waiting game, and all the experts advise patience, which is hard to do, but essential to her safety.

So keep your eyes open for Gigi on the streets or sidewalks. If you see her on the street, call either number on the top right of the web page immediately.

Gigi spotted 3 more times last night

We have proven sightings in her territory. We are working with Sam Connelly, of Pure Gold Pet Trackers, and narrowing in where Gigi is sleeping. This is real progress.

Confirmed sighting at 10:10 PM 2/19 at Van Ness and 44th

A nice man called us--he saw Gigi who was once again at 44th and Van Ness. He said she looked fit and running fast. She narrowly missed getting hit as she ran across Van Ness before running into a fenced area. This is the second specific spot we know she's returned to. The other is 44th and Harrison, many blocks north.

New sighting at Van Ness and 44th in AU Park

This is as directly reported:

I saw Gigi at 4400 Van Ness St tonight (this morning at 1:30)! She was running down Van Ness St toward Mass Ave. I pulled over, but before I was out of the car she slipped under the chain link fence to the yard of 4400 Van Ness. I considered climbing over, but it's a huge back yard and I couldn't see her anywhere and I'm not sure that its fully fenced and she was actually confined.

In the moment that I saw her -- she looked fine.
I'll stop at that yard and slip a can of cat food under the fence to establish a feeding station tomorrow morning.

Nancy, you should see if you can make contact with the people who live at 4400 Van Ness to see if they will cooperate -- let us put out a feeding station, call if they see her, NOT CHASE her, POSSIBLY let us place a trap there if there are additional sightings or Sam from PureGold finds evidence that she is hanging out there, etc.

There were several Gigi flyers on my stairs when I got home tonight (great work!) so I'll drop one at their front door as well.

This is a quiet neighborhood -- not a lot of traffic. And it may be an enclosed back yard with limited points where she can enter and exit, so this could be very good news.

On a side note, I have NEVER driven home this way. I was on my way home and testing out an alternative route to work for tomorrow to avoid snow constricted Nebraska Ave. It is also incredibly rare that I'm driving home at this hour. It is nothing short of a miracle that I happened upon her. My fingers are crossed that this is just the first inexplicable miracle in the Gigi search!

Potential sighting 2/17

Gigi was spotted at the Armenian Church tonight at Jamestown and Flint across Western in Bethesda. This was at 10 pm; she was headed in the direction of Mass Ave.

Gigi spotted last night at 44th and Garrison

Gigi was spotted last night at 44th and garrison (2/16) at 8 pm headed toward Chevy Chase Pavilion down from Rodmans. Sandy McKnight kindly tried to corral her and she came back several times, but to no avail. If you see her please let me know.

Best,

Nancy